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This newest pediatric dentistry center will focus on using the latest pedodonic techniques and orthodontics to help children achieve and maintain a beautiful and healthy smile.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Magicland, the place where kids love to smile, is designed with kids in mind. The very successful flagship location in Torrance, CA, and their second location in Rialto, CA, have put children at ease with interactive games and videos, and a thoughtful and gentle approach to oral healthcare education and maintenance. The top priority in these locations is helping children achieve and maintain a beautiful healthy smile. The new Pacoima location, schedule to open in April, will do exactly the same, featuring several treatment chairs, and focusing on providing for children ages 1-18.
The new Magicland office at 9745 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, in Pacoima will offer a full range of pedodontic and orthodontic services, led by pediatric dentists and orthodontists with specialized training focusing on providing the best and optimal care for children. The expansive space will feature state-of the-art pediatric dental equipment, and a fun "playspace" lobby meant to make children feel comfortable and at home. Patients will enjoy all of the classic Magicland events like Free Floss Fridays and Free screening for Braces.
"West Coast Dental has over 37 locations across the state of California and Washington, serving adults and children," says Lucy Juarez COO of West Coast Dental. "Expanding our pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services through the Magicland brand has been integral to our development and expansion. Here, we can really focus our energies on children and teens, bringing them oral and orthodontic care and education in an environment comfortable for both kids and their parents."
About West Coast Dental 
Privately held for 25 years, West Coast Dental Services has continued to serve Southern California with the finest dental and orthodontic care in the state. Started by a group of dedicated dental professionals who saw the need for quality, multi-specialty dental care, West Coast Dental now has 37 state-of-the-art dental care practices across the state of California. West Coast Dental Services delivers the highest standard of care using the latest technologies with a team of talented general dentists and specialists.
For more information, visit http://www.westcoastdental.com.



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Montebello Home Care receives three 2020 Best of Home Care awards from Home Care Pulse.

BEAUMONT, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Montebello Home Care announced today that it has received three 2020 Best of Home Care awards from Home Care Pulse: Leader in Excellence, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice. These awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client and caregiver satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse. Montebello Home Care has received these prestigious awards for three years running, and is now ranked among a small handful of home care providers across the country that have proven their ability to provide an exceptional working experience to employees and the highest quality care to clients.
Erik Madsen, CEO of Home Care Pulse states, "Since these awards are based on real, unfiltered feedback from clients and caregivers, Montebello Home Care has proven their dedication to providing a great work environment and solid training to employees, while maintaining their focus on client and caregiver satisfaction. We are pleased to recognize their dedication to quality professionalism and expertise in home care."
Best of Home Care providers have contracted with Home Care Pulse to gather feedback from their clients and caregivers via live phone interviews each month. Because Home Care Pulse is an independent company, it is able to collect honest and unbiased feedback.
"Montebello Home Care is continually striving to be the best, not only in delivering reliable in-home care, but in creating a work environment where our employees can grow both personally and professionally," said Mark Montebello, owner, Montebello Home Care. "We are grateful to see that our efforts are being recognized with these prestigious awards. We look forward to continuing our work to bring innovative and creative care to residents of Southeast Texas."
"Our goal at Home Care Pulse is to empower home care businesses to deliver the best home care possible," says Erik Madsen, CEO of Home Care Pulse. "We are happy to recognize Montebello Home Care as a Best of Home Care award-winning provider and celebrate their accomplishments in building a team of happy, qualified caregivers who provide outstanding care for their clients."
To find out more about Montebello Home Care's commitment to excellence, please visit http://www.montebellocares.com or call 409-276-7576.
About Montebello Home Care 
Established in 2013, Montebello Home Care is the number one ranked home care provider in Texas. As an award-winning, family owned and operated provider of in-home care, Montebello Home Care has established a culture of trust, integrity, and professionalism in order to deliver exceptional care for clients and their families. To learn more about Montebello Home Care's services in Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange counties, visit http://www.montebellocares.com.
About Home Care Pulse 
Home Care Pulse is the home care industry's leading firm in satisfaction research and quality assurance. On behalf of home care businesses across North America, Home Care Pulse gathers unbiased satisfaction ratings from clients and caregivers and detailed feedback to ensure the best in-home care possible can be provided. Powerful online reports allow businesses to identify needs and take action to increase satisfaction, reduce caregiver turnover, and address client needs. For more information, please call Home Care Pulse at (877) 307-8573 or visit homecarepulse.com.



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U.S. Hospitals are Actively Planning Expansion of ICU and Critical Care Beds

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
AccuVein Inc. http://www.accuvein.com, the global leader in vein visualization, today unveiled a short-term device rental program designed to support temporary, large scale access to vein illumination to help U.S. hospitals as they respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. This program was developed from customer feedback regarding their need to expand ICU and critical care beds during this outbreak.
Furthermore, to help with enhanced infection control initiatives, AccuVein is offering complimentary single-use Protective Covers, which slip over the AccuVein device and stand, providing an equipment barrier that can be an effective enhancement to equipment cleaning processes.
"AccuVein is acutely aware of the burden being placed on hospitals during this unprecedented pandemic," said Ron Goldman, AccuVein CEO. "We have the utmost appreciation for all that they're doing to restore patient health and save lives. We'll continue to listen to our hospital customers for any other ways that we can assist them."
AccuVein provides a map of the patient's vasculature on the skin's surface, adding visual location to the clinician's skill set. The AccuVein device has been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce pain and procedure time while increasing catheter dwell time. Vein visualization has been included in the Infusion Nurses Society's Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice and AccuVein is now the standard of care in many facilities around the world.
About AccuVein Inc. 
AccuVein Inc. is the global leader in vein visualization. AccuVein's flagship product, the AV500, was released in 2019 making it the latest in vein illumination technology. It is built on proprietary technology as embodied in its growing patent portfolio, which currently consists of over 50 issued patents, covering a broad range of imaging and medical diagnostic technologies. AccuVein has won numerous awards including the prestigious Prism Award for Photonics Innovation. AccuVein is in use at more than 5,000 facilities and available for sale in over 130 countries worldwide. To see a demonstration of AccuVein in action, please visit http://www.accuvein.com



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The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies, is pleased to announce that its Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy (JHOP) has been named the official publication of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA).

CRANBURY, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies, is pleased to announce that its Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy (JHOP) has been named the official publication of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA). As part of this agreement, JHOP will serve as a platform through which HOPA members can disseminate original findings, exchange best practices and find support for its growing community.
"It's an honor to know that HOPA and its members find value in JHOP," says Russell Hennessy, Executive Vice President, the Lynx Group. "We are excited to partner with HOPA in this capacity and to continuing to provide JHOP subscribers with access to consistently high-quality content."
David DeRemer, HOPA 2020/21 president says, "HOPA is looking forward to our alliance with the Lynx Group and being able to provide the hematology/ oncology pharmacy community with a most-valued resource like JHOP."
Since its founding in 2011, JHOP has provided hematology and oncology pharmacists with peer-reviewed information relevant to hematologic and oncologic conditions. Content, which is written by and for industry professionals, aims to help the publication's 5,000 subscribers optimize drug therapy for patients. JHOP is published six times a year.
About the Lynx Group (thelynxgroup.com) 
The Lynx Group is a rapidly growing global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies. Through its unique business model, The Lynx Group strives to provide pivotal and contemporary information and education for all stakeholders in healthcare.
The Lynx Group is the official association management and marketing company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators, Association for Value-Based Cancer Care, and Association for Oncology Practice Management.
About the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (hoparx.org) 
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) is a nonprofit, education-based organization formed in 2004 to help oncology and hematology pharmacy practitioners and their associates the best possible cancer care. HOPA supports research, provides education, encourages professional development and advocates for health policy issues that improve patient care. HOPA serves more than 2,700 members in the fields of oncology pharmacy, pharmacy administration, and research, and includes pharmacy residents, interns, and technicians specializing in hematology/oncology practice.

HOPA is looking forward to our alliance with the Lynx Group and being able to provide the hematology/ oncology pharmacy community with a most-valued resource like JHOP.




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In a study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, raster-scanning optoacoustic mesoscopy (RSOM) provided an unprecedented means of studying tumor vasculature during therapy. Commercialized by the Munich-based company iThera Medical, this technology enabled non-invasive investigation of in vivo tumor response in high resolution.

MUNICH (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
In the ongoing search for new and better means of combating cancer, localized treatments offer attractive opportunities to slow tumor growth or even eradicate existing masses without harming normal tissue. Tumors hijack the body's normal blood supply, thereby siphoning the oxygen and nutrients required to sustain their growth. By specifically targeting this pathway, it is possible to cut off blood flow to the diseased tissue and effectively starve the tumor. A key approach in this strategy involves anti-vascular therapies – particularly vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (VTP). In VTP, a light-sensitive agent is injected and activated with low-power laser light within the tumor region, triggering localized destruction of blood vessels that feed the tumor and ultimately leading to tumor death.
However, a complete understanding of the underlying mechanism of VTP treatment requires sensitive imaging modalities. Current standard imaging techniques like MRI, CT or ultrasound are limited by their insufficient spatial resolution, while high-resolution approaches require tissue specimens and are not suitable for in vivo measurements. In this study, researchers at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weizmann Institute of Science, Technical University Munich and Helmholtz Center Munich used RSOM to noninvasively acquire high-resolution images of the entire tumor microvasculature and surrounding vascular network solely via the intrinsic optical properties of hemoglobin.
"With this study, we revealed several processes behind this therapy which until now were unidentified," says lead author Dr. Katja Haedicke. "RSOM offers a great platform to study many different tumor therapies and discover new mechanisms of action in detail."
As demonstrated by Haedicke et al., RSOM provides an exceptionally detailed look into the tortuous network of blood vessels encasing implanted tumors in mice. Following VTP, RSOM revealed exactly how tumor vasculature responds to treatment. With the ability to distinguish between oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin, RSOM captured time-resolved oxygenation changes that elucidate specific mechanisms behind VTP. Furthermore, RSOM can discriminate between responsive and non-responsive tumors earlier than other imaging modalities – potentially leading to improved treatment parameters as well as earlier treatment outcome predictions.
The publication can be found here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-020-0527-8
For further information, please contact: 
Christian Wiest 
Phone: +49 (0)89 700 7449-21 
Email: christian.wiest@ithera-medical.com

RSOM offers a great platform to study many different tumor therapies and discover new mechanisms of action in detail.



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Flight made the difficult decision to temporarily close all locations as of March 16, 2020 in an effort to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

STERLING, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
"As an international brand and as a company operating in the field of family fun activities, we take our social responsibility very seriously," states CEO Steven L. Yeffa. "It is for this reason that we made the difficult decision to temporarily close all our locations as of March 16, 2020 in an effort to prevent the further spread of COVID-19."
Flight's efforts to reinforce its already strict cleaning measures in order to maintain a hygienic play area for its Customers and Team members resulted in zero reports of infection from interaction in Flight's 30 company-owned facilities. However, "The health of our Team Members and Guests is our top priority, and by temporarily closing, we hope to prevent the further spread of the virus and mitigate the growing anxiety from our Guests and Team Members. We also encourage other businesses in the community and in our family entertainment industry to do the same.", said Yeffa
The actions being taken are consistent with the directives received from the CDC and public health officials. Flight offers apologies for any inconvenience and would like to reassure their Guests that the parks will be open as soon as the current situation is resolved and look forward to welcoming Guests back to their parks in the near future.

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Mary Beth Fasano, MD, MSPH, FAAAAI, is a Clinical Professor in Allergy/Immunology at the University of Iowa with appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She also serves as the Program Director for the University of Iowa's Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Program.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is pleased to introduce its 2020-2021 President, Mary Beth Fasano, MD, MSPH, FAAAAI.
The AAAAI is the largest professional membership organization for allergist/immunologists, other medical specialists, allied health and related healthcare professionals—all with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases, including asthma.
"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the AAAAI as your President for the next year. I am preceded in this role by outstanding leaders in the field—many of whom have served as mentors instrumental in my career development. I had hoped to greet many of you personally during our 2020 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, however the unprecedented events related to the current coronavirus pandemic made that impossible and have reshaped our professional and personal lives in ways none of us could have imagined. As an organization, we are composed of members with unique expertise and skills that can help our patients and our community through this most challenging time. I look forward to our opportunities to collaborate on important issues confronting our specialty and the patients we serve over the next year," said Dr. Fasano.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Fasano's passion for allergy/immunology began as a pediatric resident and then fellow at Johns Hopkins. Following fellowship she spent 10 years at Wake Forest University/Bowman Gray School of Medicine, two years in private allergy practice in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is now in the Division of Immunology at the University of Iowa. She has been fortunate to have had the support of many mentors over the years at Johns Hopkins, Wake Forest and the University of Iowa. "Their direction, feedback and friendships have shaped my career path and provided numerous opportunities for advancement and success. I owe them a huge thank you," said Dr. Fasano.
At the University of Iowa since 2004, Dr. Fasano is involved in clinical practice and serves as the Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Program Director and medical consultant for Iowa's severe combined immunodeficiency newborn screening program. She is board certified by the ABP and the ABAI and is participating in Maintenance of Certification with both certifying boards.
In addition to leadership roles within the AAAAI, Dr. Fasano served as Vice President and President of the Iowa Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2011-2014). Her involvement in medical education has included service on the University of Iowa Graduate Medical Education Committee, membership on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) A/I Milestone Project Working Group and membership on the ACGME A/I Review Committee. She has served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI), including one year as Chair (2011-2012), and recently returned to the ABAI Board of Directors as the liaison to the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
Dr. Fasano received her MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Prior to attending medical school, she received an MSPH from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She also completed a one year research fellowship in infectious diseases at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina before starting her allergy/immunology fellowship. Her research experiences at Wake Forest related to the role of IL-1 in sepsis syndrome, followed by research during fellowship in the area of complement deficiencies and other primary immunodeficiency disorders, served as the foundation for an ongoing fascination with congenital immunodeficiencies and other immune-based disorders. "However, it has always been the privilege of caring for individual patients that has sustained my passion for our field of allergy/immunology," said Dr. Fasano.
She met her husband Mark, a native of Amarillo, Texas, during their first year of medical school in Lubbock. They have shared many adventures over the years as their professional careers in medicine have evolved. They are also the proud parents of two children, Vince and Elena, and recently welcomed a daughter-in-law (Vince's wife Megan) to the family.
Dr. Fasano's family has provided tremendous support over the years. "Their patience and understanding of the challenges of a career in medicine while raising a family has been fabulous. I am truly blessed," she said.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has over 7,000 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI's Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home.
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"...I had hoped to greet many of you personally during our 2020 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, however the unprecedented events related to the current coronavirus pandemic made that impossible and have reshaped our professional and personal lives in ways none of us could have imagined."



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As schools and daycares close across the U.S., many families find themselves in the challenging position of juggling work and childcare at home

BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are sending their employees home to work, while schools and daycares are also closing nationwide. As of March 15, public schools across at least twenty-nine states have closed, with more states likely to follow. For many parents, this means working from home while their children are also present. To help working parents adjust to these new and unusual conditions, FlexJobs is highlighting eleven tips for parents working at home with children during emergencies.
"With social distancing helping to slow the spread of coronavirus, many families are suddenly finding that not only are they working from home, but their kids are at home, too," said Sara Sutton, Founder & CEO of FlexJobs. "Whether you've worked from home for years or if you're completely new to remote work, these circumstances are incredibly challenging. Of all the distractions that may affect emergency remote working, children are likely going to be the most persistent and insistent. As a working mom myself whose kids will be home for a period of time, too, I know we are all doing the best we can right now to juggle all of our important responsibilities," Sutton said.
Although nothing is going to make working from home with children easy, there are some strategies and tactics that might help manage a little better. Below are eleven suggestions on how to mitigate the challenges of working from home when children are also present. They are elaborated on here: https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/working-from-home-emergency-kids/
1. Communication & Expectations: 
First of all, proactively communicate with your employer that your children are at home, so, unfortunately, you cannot guarantee your work or work calls will be interruption-free.
2. Assess Your Virtual Resources for Childcare Help: 
Think of friends, aunts, uncles, grandparents, babysitters, teachers. These people are amazing resources because you can use them to arrange virtual playdates for your kids. They can talk, read, play games, sing, do dances, and much more.
3. What Activities Can You Plan Without Supervision?
Different activities will apply to different age groups, depending on your schedule and the age of your children. Below are examples. 

Babies:

- Naps, swings, bouncy chairs

- Shows or videos such as Baby Einstein or whatever you trust

- Listen to songs

Toddlers through elementary:

- Favorite shows and/or related online games – look online to see if that show has related games. PBS has many options.

- Educational games and apps

If they're older:

- Reading, writing stories

- Educational, positive, or inspirational shows or movies – Nature, America's Got Talent, Funniest Home Videos, etc.

- School platforms

- Minecraft or activities that keep them social online with their friends.

4. Prioritize Your Schedule: 
Aim to schedule your most engaging/reliable activities for the kid(s) to be on their own during the time you need to be most productive. 

If you have a partner, and if your work allows, you may consider split shift work. So one person watches the kids in the morning while the other works, and visa versa in the afternoon. This can better guarantee at least some hours where your focus is purely on work.

If you're a single parent, clearly communicate expectations to both your kid(s) and your employer. Carve out hours of the day when you're available for calls or virtual meetings, and be sure to let children know what to expect from you, as well.

5. Set Boundaries: 
Try explaining to your children that working-from-home means you really are trying to do work. While it may seem like a regular weekend or a vacation day because you are all at home, these are highly unusual circumstances.
6. Reward Good Behavior: 
Working from home with kids in an emergency means maintaining harmony however possible, and this includes setting up a reward system for them when they follow directions.
7. Take Mini Breaks: 
Consider temporarily changing your style of working. Instead of tackling a project for three hours, you will need to break up the day more to give your children the attention they need. Honor the fact that their attention spans are short, so your work will likely need to be done in chunks. Expect that you may need to continue working after they've gone to bed or wake up earlier in the morning to get more uninterrupted hours in.
8. Plan Activities: 
If you can find the time, try to create activity boxes that contain games, puzzles, etc that require minimal adult supervision. This could help keep them occupied.
9. Have a Plan B: 
Have a back-up activity jar ready to go for when the activity boxes become boring.
10. Stress Less: 
Under normal conditions, many parents may limit screen time. It is worth considering adding to their daily screen time allotment to buy you more work time. Just explain to them, though, that it is a temporary adjustment.
11. Get Creative with Office Space: 
Any place in the house with Internet access can act as an office during an emergency, especially for when you have to ensure calls are uninterrupted. If at all possible, try to find a space with a door that can be closed. Creating physical boundaries can help reinforce the message that you need to be working.
As a result of COVID-19, remote work has been advised as a workplace policy by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For workers impacted, FlexJobs also recommends the following resources during this time:

How to Work from Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Your Boss Wants

What to Do if You Can't Work During Coronavirus/Impacted Industries

Guide on How to Find a Remote Job

To aid companies who are transitioning some or all of its workforce to a remote environment, FlexJobs has also created an Emergency Preparedness Section on its employer blog, which offers insight and advice on key challenges they may face.
FlexJobs recently offered insight to Good Morning America about this topic. To talk to a remote work expert, please contact Kathy Gardner at kgardner@flexjobs.com.
About FlexJobs 
FlexJobs is a premium online job service for professionals seeking flexible work, specializing in full-time and part-time remote jobs, employee and freelance jobs, and on-site jobs with flexible, part-time, and alternative schedules. Since its start in 2007, FlexJobs has helped more than 4 million people in their job searches and has created the largest vetted database of legitimate flexible job opportunities in over 50 career categories. In addition, FlexJobs provides robust career support, including curated expert resources and career coaching services, to partner with job seekers in all phases of their journey. A trusted source in the media, FlexJobs has been cited in top national outlets such as CNN, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, and many others. FlexJobs' Founder & CEO Sara Sutton has also launched two additional partner sites, Remote.co and 1 Million for Work Flexibility, to help provide education and awareness about the viability and benefits of flexible work. Sutton is the creator of The TRaD* Works Forum (*Telecommuting, Remote, & Distributed), dedicated to helping companies leverage the benefits of telecommuting, remote and distributed teams.

"With social distancing helping to slow the spread of coronavirus, many families are suddenly finding that not only are they working from home, but their kids are at home, too," said Sara Sutton, Founder & CEO of FlexJobs.




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Virtual Clinic, Two-Way Text and Mass Text Solutions Integrate with Any EMR.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Curogram, the leading HIPAA-compliant patient-centric telemedicine and messaging platform, today announced it is ramping efforts to help the containment of the global disease with its virtual clinic, two-way text and mass texting patient engagement solutions that integrates with any practice management or EMR system.
"Our goal is to minimize exposure and maximize providers' resources during this time of crisis," said Shayan Nafisi, Co-Founder of Curogram. "Using our telemedicine and text messaging tools, healthcare providers are able to improve the safety of their patients and staff; communicate real-time updates; and continue operations despite the chaos COVID-19 is creating."
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the company's Curogram Virtual Clinic telemedicine module enables remote patient visits, offering the following benefits: 

Continue Seeing Patients Regularly – For those patients who may be infected or are too scared to go into an office, the virtual clinic allows providers to continue seeing patients. With the recent changes to CMS reimbursements, many of these remote visits are now billable, allowing providers to continue operations in a safe manner.

Triage Potential COVID-19 Patients Safely – Multi-provider "walk-in" virtual clinics can be used to queue patients into an online waiting room where medical professionals can simultaneously assess patients.

The company's Curogram Messenger module can be used to combat COVID-19 with text messaging: 

Pre-Screen Patients – Send automated customizable text messages to identify symptomatic patients before an appointment and re-route those patients to the virtual clinic.

Mass Text – Keep patients up-to-date on your latest COVID-19 policies, ensuring patient safety and reducing panic.

Eliminate Waiting Room Exposure – Let patients wait in their cars versus a waiting room to reduce cross-exposure. Text patients when they are ready to be seen and take them straight to the exam room.

Reduce Call Volumes – Reduce incoming phone calls from panicked patients by communicating via two-way text. Free-up staff to help with patient care instead of being tied up on the phone.

To be an additional resource, Curogram is offering its virtual clinic telemedicine product free to children's hospitals and smaller regional hospitals if they want to set up an online video walk-in clinic for COVID-19 triage purposes. The company is also offering its mass text messaging feature "at cost" to clients for COVID-19 related messages.
To learn more about Curogram visit https://curogram.com/.
About Curogram
Curogram is changing the way healthcare providers communicate with today's patient consumer with HIPAA compliant texting and telemedicine solutions that sync with any EMR in less than 30 minutes.




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Virtual Clinic, Two-Way Text and Mass Text Solutions Integrate with Any EMR.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Curogram, the leading HIPAA-compliant patient-centric telemedicine and messaging platform, today announced it is ramping efforts to help the containment of the global disease with its virtual clinic, two-way text and mass texting patient engagement solutions that integrates with any practice management or EMR system.
"Our goal is to minimize exposure and maximize providers' resources during this time of crisis," said Shayan Nafisi, Co-Founder of Curogram. "Using our telemedicine and text messaging tools, healthcare providers are able to improve the safety of their patients and staff; communicate real-time updates; and continue operations despite the chaos COVID-19 is creating."
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the company's Curogram Virtual Clinic telemedicine module enables remote patient visits, offering the following benefits: 

Continue Seeing Patients Regularly – For those patients who may be infected or are too scared to go into an office, the virtual clinic allows providers to continue seeing patients. With the recent changes to CMS reimbursements, many of these remote visits are now billable, allowing providers to continue operations in a safe manner.

Triage Potential COVID-19 Patients Safely – Multi-provider "walk-in" virtual clinics can be used to queue patients into an online waiting room where medical professionals can simultaneously assess patients.

The company's Curogram Messenger module can be used to combat COVID-19 with text messaging: 

Pre-Screen Patients – Send automated customizable text messages to identify symptomatic patients before an appointment and re-route those patients to the virtual clinic.

Mass Text – Keep patients up-to-date on your latest COVID-19 policies, ensuring patient safety and reducing panic.

Eliminate Waiting Room Exposure – Let patients wait in their cars versus a waiting room to reduce cross-exposure. Text patients when they are ready to be seen and take them straight to the exam room.

Reduce Call Volumes – Reduce incoming phone calls from panicked patients by communicating via two-way text. Free-up staff to help with patient care instead of being tied up on the phone.

To be an additional resource, Curogram is offering its virtual clinic telemedicine product free to children's hospitals and smaller regional hospitals if they want to set up an online video walk-in clinic for COVID-19 triage purposes. The company is also offering its mass text messaging feature "at cost" to clients for COVID-19 related messages.
To learn more about Curogram visit https://curogram.com/.
About Curogram
Curogram is changing the way healthcare providers communicate with today's patient consumer with HIPAA compliant texting and telemedicine solutions that sync with any EMR in less than 30 minutes.




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Established will produce the online event on March 17 with 14 startups and 28 judges gathering virtually from 15 states since the threat of Coronavirus cancelled the famous Austin event

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
SXSW may have had to cancel this year's festivities, but the startups from Startup Night SXSW, powered by Established, will still get their chance to shine — thanks to technology and virtual platforms!
At 10 AM PT/12 CST/1 PM ET on Tuesday, March 17, grab yourself a Guinness or favorite green beverage and join us online to watch 14 rising startups from across the country compete for a pot o' gold (i.e. up to $10K in potential investment from Established Ventures), American Airlines Business Extra points, a fast-track spot to our 8th Annual Startup of the Year Summit, and the coveted golden microphone trophy. In addition to announcing the winner of the pitch competition, there will be an American Airlines Business Extra raffle, as well as the winner of the Established (Virtual) House People's Choice Award. Vote at https://soty.link/PeoplesChoicesxsw.
Judges of the competition will include tech leaders from around the United States: Sarah Kunst, Managing Director, Cleo Capital; Lesa Mitchell, Managing Director Kansas City, Techstars, Brent Wistrom, Senior Editor, American Inno; and Cezara Windrem, Innovation Catalyst, Head of VR, Enterprise Innovation and Product Development for AARP just to name a few.
Get to know a little bit more about the early-stage companies that are sure to shamrock your world:
Canairy | New York, NY 
Canairy uses changes in patients' voices and coughs as biomarkers for respiratory disease by training personalized voice models for each patient in order to detect changes in severity, character, and frequency over time.
Carpe Diem Social | Washington, D.C. 
CarpeDM provides relationship-minded singles a shortcut to chemistry by requiring a 5-10 minute real-time video chat between matches before enabling texting.
Cloud Campaign | Portland, OR 
Cloud Campaign enables marketing agencies to manage more clients on social media without any additional effort, allowing them to increase the number of brands they manage and charge a higher retainer with a leaner team.
Collective Liberty | Washington, D.C. 
Collective Liberty is a national and international non-profit that uses data and intelligence to stop human trafficking. The organization collaborates with others in the anti-human trafficking industry to provide data-driven solutions to help stop the practice.
ConverSight.ai | Indianapolis, IN 
ConverSight.ai's intelligent AI bot, Athena, tackles the problem of exploding data and hidden insights by proactively analyzing data and generating hidden insights without the need for developers.
EarBuds | Austin, TX 
EarBuds allows people to listen along live with their favorite music curators during key moments: athletes in pregame warmups, musicians on the tour bus, or even just their friends while working out together. Listeners can also discover past shared music, playing any song with a tap.
Gardenio | Austin, TX 
Gardenio is a new kind of garden club that sends their members everything they need to start growing organic food on their patio or balcony — including live plants — with an app and community to support them as they grow.
Hoy Health | Morristown, NJ 
Hoy Health is an emerging health tech company that offers a comprehensive set of digitally accessible, bilingual, and culturally relevant cash-based healthcare access programs including affordable Rx drugs, chronic condition management, and tele-health/virtual care.
Jeenie | Washington, D.C. 
Jeenie is a gig-economy, global community of language experts standing by 24/7 to jump on a voice or video call to help their users with any and all of their communication needs.
knowRX, Inc. | Austin, TX 
knowRx is a personalized medication management platform that increases medication adherence and decreases patient re-admissions to hospital and inefficient use of medical resources.
Sports Sonar | San Antonio, TX 
Sports Sonar can transmit an emergency notification in under 10 seconds with the push of a button and without reliance on the internet thanks to their use of high-frequency sounds, inaudible to the human ear, that emit a silent alert signal to trained personnel, through any sound system.
Techless | Austin, TX 
Techless' mobile OS, Wisephone, allows users to break free from app addiction with a phone that flat-out skips all social media, apps, porn, and digital compulsions so one can connect more authentically, relate more intentionally, and live life more fully.
The Tuesday Company | Washington, D.C. 
The Tuesday Company's software, Team, helps campaign, issue advocacy, and union staffers build long-lasting digital communities by becoming a space where organizers connect with supporters and empower them to take meaningful action as trusted messengers, all in a way that is tracked and scaled.
Velour Imports | Houston, TX 
Velour Imports is an online marketplace of beverages wholesale. Using the same concept as Uber Eats, Latin American importers can order pallets of craft beer, wine, hard cider, and spirits from a digital menu and then watch orders arrive from any smartphone or web device.
Prize sponsors include American Airlines and Established Ventures; design partner, Covalent Logic.
Remember to register here, and we'll see you under the rainbow!
Eventbrite: https://soty.link/VirtualEstHouse 
Vote for the Established (Virtual) People's Choice Award: https://soty.link/PeoplesChoicesxsw

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"In lieu of our 10th Startup Night SXSW event and to further support the startups originally pitching live in Austin, Established will produce the Startup of the Year Virtual (online) Pitch Competition on 3/17," says Frank Gruber, Co-CEO.



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Liquid Payments offers a payment solution for Telehealth Providers

CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
In the wake of the Senate passing an $8.3 billion bill to combat the coronavirus, with $500 million slotted for driving an emergency telehealth program for virtual care, Liquid Payments, Inc., is stepping up to let telehealth providers know there is a way to efficiently manage payments for the sudden and urgent increase in telecare patients.
Liquid Payments is an innovator in the healthcare payments space and offers a modernized, feature-rich mobile platform for improved patient-to-provider payments processing. Designed for healthcare providers, urgent care clinics, and hospitals, the Liquid Payments solution enables faster and easier collection of patient payments, to include "TeleCharge," an instant mobile payment option initiated at the time of a remote encounter.
Given the coronavirus pandemic and its rapid spreading through human respiratory droplets, Congress and the CDC are now urging patients and providers to use telehealth as an alternative method to onsite physician visits. Through Liquid's TeleCharge option, providers and patients can more easily opt for virtual visits and focus on patient care. "Our 'TeleCharge' feature can be invoked immediately, on the fly, with one click of a button, taking all the friction and uncertainty out of the payment process. We're glad to be in a position to support the public health interest and play a small role in containing the outbreak," Shashi Kapur, CEO, Liquid Payments, says. "We bring solutions to market with simplicity and transparency in mind, supporting both patients and healthcare providers. We like to say that our technology connects providers and patients for a better payment experience."
Liquid Payments specializes in helping healthcare providers take greater control over patient payments by improving services and lowering costs. The Liquid PCI and HIPAA compliant payment-card capture, along with SMS technology, allows healthcare providers to auto-charge patient balances owed, set up automatic recurring payment plans, send payment links to collect balances due, and more. Patients enjoy simple, convenient payment options and better communication.
By digitalizing payments, Liquid Payments also provides efficiencies in remittance to providers, resulting in increased revenue, improved cash flow, reduced costs, as well as decreased write-offs.
For more information on Liquid Payments and how to sign up as a telehealth provider, visit http://www.liquid-payments.com
About Liquid Payments, Inc. 
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Liquid Payments, Inc. (LQ), is a financial technology innovator in the healthcare space. LQ has solutions deployed in multiple medical payments sectors including healthcare cost-sharing entities and healthcare practices and is currently advancing emerging applications of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the industry. For more information visit http://www.liquid-payments.com

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Our TeleCharge feature can be invoked immediately, on the fly, with one click of a button, taking all the friction and uncertainty out of the payment process, states Shashi Kapur, CEO, Liquid Payments.




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Featuring an entirely new architecture and fresh, modern technologies, it showcases featured projects and the proven results achieved for clients.

GREENACRES, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
iHealthSpot Interactive, a national leader in medical website design and digital marketing strategy for healthcare, announces the launch of their newly redesigned website. Featuring an entirely new architecture and fresh, modern technologies, it showcases featured projects and the proven results achieved for clients.
"We are truly excited to roll out our new website. This is the culmination of many months of hard work. The redesign provides our visitors with an easier, more streamlined way to learn about who we are, as well as what services and solutions we offer to help them reach their digital marketing goals" said Mary Hall, CEO.
The website now features a savvy new tool that allows the user to diagnose their own website's performance and overall digital strategy. It also includes a new gallery that exemplifies the outstanding work they currently do for their clients.
The website redesign is just one of many initiatives focused on customer engagement and expanding the product offering for iHealthSpot Interactive, including the launch of an affordable templated website package and a proprietary Patient-Generation Platform that includes built-in features like SSL security, analytics, ADA accessibility and more.
To experience the new website, visit https://www.ihealthspot.com.
About iHealthSpot Interactive
iHealthSpot Interactive is a leader in medical website development and digital marketing strategy, and their team has served more than 4,000 medical professionals and healthcare businesses since its inception in 2007. Headquartered in the West Palm Beach area of sunny South Florida, iHealthspot Interactive has helped medical practices, hospitals and businesses nationwide achieve their goals in practice growth by driving new patients through online resources.
The agency's comprehensive products and services include fully-responsive customized and templated web designs, logo design, online bill pay, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, paid advertising on Google and Facebook, complete social media management, reputation management, directory listings management, and an accredited patient education library.
To learn more about iHealthSpot Interactive, visit https://www.iHealthSpot.com or call (877) 709-0999.



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The outreach program will focus on reaching geographically and linguistically diverse aging, blind and disabled members around the USA.

BOSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Leading medical alert service provider QMedic has launched a remote multi-lingual outreach program to deliver coordinated Coronavirus (COVID-19) messaging and guidelines to older adults living at home. This outreach program is being conducted in partnership with QMedic's managed care organization (MCO) partners across the country.
"The growing COVID-19 pandemic demands a personalized evidence-based messaging strategy that targets geographically and linguistically diverse members who are most vulnerable to contracting Coronavirus," says QMedic CEO Sombit Mishra. "In collaboration with our MCO partners, QMedic is committed to translating and broadcasting CDC and evidence-based guidelines to our multi-chronic members, most of whom are socially isolated and may not have access to unbiased information regarding Coronavirus."
The typical QMedic member has 3+ chronic conditions and receives QMedic services through an MCO partner. "Addressing geographic and language barriers is critically important to this endeavor," says Mishra. "For example, members who speak Spanish or Creole in South Florida should receive different information in their preferred language versus a Mandarin speaker in New Jersey or an English speaker in Minnesota. With our smart technology platform, QMedic is well positioned to scale up unbiased personalized messaging to these at-risk populations, and to do so quickly."
About QMedic: 
QMedic was recently named the #1 medical alert system for disabled seniors by The SeniorList and partners with leading Fortune 500 MCOs including Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene and United Healthcare. The company specializes in two-way emergency response, proactive behavioral monitoring and personalized outreach to support healthcare service delivery. QMedic has received numerous awards from the National Institutes of Health and is a former winner of the Cleveland Clinic Future of Medicine Award.
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County Line Chiropractic Medical and Rehab Center of Lauderhill, Florida seeks to raise awareness for non-surgical treatment options for car accident victims.

LAUDERHILL, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
County Line Chiropractic Medical and Rehab Center of Lauderhill, Florida seeks to raise awareness for non-surgical treatment options for car accident victims. Many accident victims in South Florida are treated with invasive surgery or addictive medication that may do more harm than good by masking pain and increasing the risks of complications. County Line Chiropractic is a full-service rehab center offering an alternative: customized care plans and natural treatments that focus on the source of pain to help the body heal.
County Line's Lauderhill chiropractors, Dr. Vivian Solivan and Dr. Angel Zamora, specialize in the treatment of common accident injuries including whiplash, herniated discs, nerve damage, and pain of the back, neck, and shoulders.
At the Lauderhill clinic, County Line Chiropractic therapies for accidents include, but not limited to, Kinesio taping, massage therapy, chiropractic adjustment, physical therapy, ultrasound therapy, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). These treatments are designed to complement each other to help joints move freely, align the spine, and relieve muscle tension and pinched nerves.
To assist patients in seeking care as conveniently and quickly as possible, County Line Chiropractic offers transportation for accident victims to the Lauderhill clinic with a fast, all-digital intake process and online appointment scheduling. Walk-ins are welcome or accident victims can schedule an appointment and transportation by calling the clinic at (954)-741-4646.
The County Line Chiropractic Lauderhill clinic is located at 5425 N University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351. The Lauderhill location hours are: 

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Stay in touch with County Line Chiropractic on social media and read their reviews today:

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

More About County Line Chiropractic 
County Line Chiropractic Medical & Rehab has focused on providing effective and non-invasive wellness services for South Florida patients since 1986 with a team of experienced chiropractors. Their mission to help patients find effective pain relief through natural recovery is the focus of all five locations in Lauderhill, North Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Pembroke Pines, and Plantation. For more information, please visithttps://www.countylinechiro.com/ or call 1-800-811-1231.



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Ascendo Resources, an award-winning staffing and consulting firm is proud to announce the opening of a second office in Orlando, FL.

ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Ascendo Resources, an award-winning staffing and consulting firm is proud to announce the opening of a second office in Orlando, FL specifically servicing the healthcare industry.
Located at 1561 South Alafaya Trail, Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32828, the opening of Ascendo's second office in Orlando, FL brings the firm's total to twelve offices in the U.S.
From its new branch location , Ascendo will continue to provide high-quality healthcare professionals to various healthcare organizations throughout the nation in positions such as: 

RNs

LPNs

CNAs

PTs

OTs

SLPs

And more.

For more information about Ascendo Healthcare, visit https://ascendo.com/for-employers/healthcare/.
The firm's healthcare division will continue to expand its staff and is looking to hire more Executive Recruiters for their new Orlando office. To learn more about careers at Ascendo, visit https://ascendo.com/careers-at-ascendo/.
With revenues of over $35 million in 2019, Ascendo Resources is on the Inc. 5000's Six-Time Honor Roll List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies!
About Ascendo Resources: 
Ascendo Resources is the leading staffing agency for temporary, project or direct-hire positions across the nation. In addition to the firm's healthcare staffing services, Ascendo places accounting, finance, banking, compliance, legal, information technology (IT), human resources, and administrative professionals. Ascendo Resources has offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, New York, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. For more information about Ascendo Resources, visit https://ascendo.com/.



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WeInfuse remains committed to interoperability by bringing more medical billing and EHR integrations to their clients.

AUSTIN AND DALLAS (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Infusion suite software start-up WeInfuse has now integrated with six medical billing and Electronic Health Record (EHR) software systems, including AdvancedMD (AMD), Kareo, Centricity, MediTouch / NextGen Office, WellSky's Ascend and R2 Health. Multiple other EHR integrations are underway, including CareCloud, eClinicalWorks, and AllScripts.
"WeInfuse is committed to interoperability and ensuring our software remains integration-friendly. We're grateful to be partnered with Redox – the engine behind our integrations" – Bryan Johnson, CEO of WeInfuse.
Integrations provide WeInfuse client infusion centers with a comprehensive workflow solution. The integration between WeInfuse and these EHR platforms was highly anticipated by their mutual clients.
"Integrating WeInfuse and EHR systems will open many doors for infusion centers," said Johnson. "We look forward to providing our clients with more solutions utilizing our software to help solve the complexities of the infusion center workflow."
The integrations between WeInfuse and EHRs allow the software systems to "speak" to one another, enabling demographics, insurance information and other updates to transfer almost immediately, resulting in significant time savings for those entering important patient information.
Since their beta client launch in 2016, WeInfuse software has been adopted by over 215 infusion centers across the country from Alaska to Maine and their clients have administered over 130,000 infusion treatments utilizing the software.
About WeInfuse: WeInfuse software makes running your infusion center simple by streamlining every aspect of the infusion workflow. We take the confusion out of infusion. http://www.weinfuse.com

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Christians Drug Rehab discusses returning to church after rehab

LAKE FOREST, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Today, millions of Americans struggle with substance use disorder, otherwise known as addiction. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a service provided by the government, suggests that over 19 million people are addicted. That same study goes on to say that only 11% of those ever seek out treatment, or rehab.
Taking that first step to recover from an addiction is difficult, bordering on impossible for many. Insurance helps with financial barriers, government regulation like the Affordable Care Act and Americans with Disability Act remove barriers relating to work and school, and many rehab facilities offer child-care and support as part of rehab. So, what's stopping people from getting help? Many face immense pressure from social circles, including Church congregations, one tends to hide their addictions and problems, and then try to present an outward face of being a good Christian.
That's important if one is concerned about they will be treated by their congregation after rehab. Answering this question is complex, because people are complex, but whatever the answer is should not stop one from attending rehab and recovering their health.
Being Honest with Congregation 
The smaller ones community, the less likely one could hide anything from them. Moreover, one shouldn't try. It's important to be honest, to talk about ones struggles with addiction, about ones choice to move into recovery, and about where one is now.
People are people, so chances are not every single person will understand. One might not want to talk about this openly to their full congregation. However, one can discuss details with the pastor in private, talk to him about how one feels, about how hard they're working, and about how one needs the support of their congregation. 

Be honest with the pastor, follow up with the congregation based on his recommendations

Be prepared to answer questions

Consider checking in with the congregation. How many days clean/sober? Are there struggles with cravings today and does one need help fighting their demons? Does one want people to pray for them and their success?

Don't try to hide the depth or length of ones addiction. Ones recovery is about coming clean and building a new creation that one can be proud of.

One might also be surprised to learn that many of their congregation have likely had their own struggles with substance use disorders. 1 in 10 Americans will struggle with a substance use disorder during their lifetime, so chances are, someone in their congregation is, has been, or personally knows an addict. They might understand more than one might think.

Seeking Treatment Is Seeking Forgiveness 
Taking the first step to attend Christian addiction treatment is a massive step. It requires stepping back from ones ego and self-delusions and recognizing that you they're not in control. It means recognizing that one is wrong, and their behavior and decisions have led them astray and away from God. It also means acknowledging that one needs help. Seeking help and availing one self of the help available is the ultimate surrender to God and his ability to provide for them.
That's important when one moves back to their Church, they may have made mistakes, but one has recognized them. One might have gone astray but now are actively working to put ones self back on the righteous path. Still returning to our congregation as a sinner, but all our sinners.
If ones congregation isn't aware of that, one may be able to discuss it with them, ask the Pastor to, or otherwise prove it by continuing to show humility and commitment to change.
12-Step Support 
Most congregations offer a lot of support for individuals in recovery. Some offer groups, sober parties and events, and will offer opportunities to volunteer and engage with the community as you re-discover yourself and what we want to do. But, it's not the same as being in a community made up of people who know what we're going through.
12-Step groups offer Faith-centered support for individuals recovering from addiction. Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous focus on surrendering to the higher power of God in order to recover, finding real humility as motivation to change, and actively working to improve and change yourself. You'll also get support from your peers, including a Sponsor who has been in recovery long enough to know what everything is like so that they can guide you.
12-Step groups offer social motivation, accountability, and an outlet to share progress, talk about cravings, and discuss experiences. It can allow you to grow, validate your feelings, and talk about things in a non-judgmental environment, without fear of being shamed or shunned.
Committing to Change 
Our congregation is unlikely to shun one outright, but some members may be surprised by your revelation. This is especially true if they were unaware that you struggled with a substance use disorder before. However, we can rebuild our relationships, rebuild our standing in the church, and this time on an actual basis of mutual trust and understanding.

Be humble, acknowledge that we all have made mistakes

Emphasize that we are working to repair those mistakes

Take steps to make reparations where necessary or relevant (12 Step groups will support this as well)

Contribute to the community

Consistently share our progress or lack of it with the community

Recovering from an addiction is difficult. We cannot do it alone. While the first step is to seek out professional help in the form of therapy, behavioral therapy, and sometimes medication-assisted treatment, the second step is always to find support and - motivation in your community. Your congregation should be a part of that as much as possible, because they will help you to find the spiritual fulfillment and balance you need to be truly happy.

While all congregations should be understanding, it's up to us to prove that we are changing and work towards your sobriety goal to gain acceptance and trust.
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse, please contact Christians Drug Rehab to learn more about our program. Our dedicated team can help you break the cycle of addiction and manage any co-occurring mental health condition that may accompany you or your loved one's disorder.
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James E. Smith to continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
The Westat Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Scott Royal, Ph.D., who has served as President since November 2017, is appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective March 16, 2020, replacing CEO James E. Smith, Ph.D., who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
"Scott has brought strong leadership, management, and business development acumen to our company," said Dr. Smith. "He is well positioned to lead Westat as we continue to address our clients' needs and apply our expertise to new opportunities in the years ahead."
Dr. Royal holds a doctorate and master's degree from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. His career spans 25+ years working in mission-driven, professional services firms specializing in health, social and economic policy, and education.
"I am honored to take on this new role and look forward to working closely with Westat's Board of Directors, managers, and staff of our employee-owned company," said Dr. Royal. "I have been impressed by the passion, precision, and innovation our employees bring to our work every day. It is a privilege to lead this dedicated team into what will be an exciting new chapter for Westat."
About Westat (http://www.westat.com) 
Westat provides innovative professional services support to clients in addressing challenges to improve outcomes in health, education, social policy, and transportation. We are dedicated to improving lives through research.

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"Scott has brought strong leadership, management, and business development acumen to our company," said Dr. Smith. "He is well positioned to lead Westat as we continue to address our clients' needs and apply our expertise to new opportunities in the years ahead."



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No Toilet Paper? No Problem. Hygiene brand BunGuns.com announced today the release of innovative travel-sized bidet called the "Pew Pew" BunGun.

SEATTLE (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
With the toilet paper shortage wreaking havoc in bathrooms across the country, a new alternative product has surfaced, the "Pew Pew" BunGun.
The company founders have described the BunGun as a hybrid product somewhere between "half Neti Pot and..half Porta Potty"
In fact, the "Pew Pew" BunGun is an economical, ethical and hygienical solution to the toilet paper shortage, states the company website.
"While many people spend hundreds of dollars on toilet paper a year, and thousands over their lifetime, the BunGun is less than $30 and has an infinite lifespan," according to C.J. Doll, Company Co-Founder and self-proclaimed C.E.Go.
The company website states that using toilet paper to wipe urine and feces around the body only further spreads germs rather than the well-intentioned purpose of setting out to clean. The website further states that the BunGun cleans the area with sanitized water and contributes to good hygiene.
Further, the "Pew Pew" BunGun is environmentally friendly, citing toilet paper production statistics that require nearly 15 million trees be cut down every year, as well as a significant amount of energy and water usage.
One of the most impressive features of the BunGun is its portability.
Company C.E.Go. and Co-Founder C.J. Doll added a company philosophy, "We interpret the U.S. 'Constitutional' to give people the 'Right to bare buns' when 'Going #2' without the fear of their BunGuns being taken by the government.
Doll also stated the company plans to continue innovating in the Direct-To-Consumer personal hygiene sector and plans further releases of products such as the "Fanny Hose." to be delivered in a custom Fanny Pack.
According to company website literature, there exists a toilet-stationary "Bum Gun" which is the preferred delivery method of bathroom sanitation popular in India, Vietnam, Europe and Australia. The company adds that "It is long overdue that we bring this innovative hose-like technology to the West in a brand and message that will resonate with the public. The people are ready for this."
According to Doll, "By purchasing a "Pew Pew" BunGun now, you can avoid the upcoming "Bundemic," save a lot of money over a lifetime and practice better hygiene and "Wokeness."
The company advises consumer to take a "relaxative" approach and stop flushing time and money down the toilet and to visit http://www.bunguns.com for more information on the "Pew Pew" BunGun.

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The National Kidney Registry (NKR) and Viracor Eurofins announced a partnership today to deliver testing for Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 disease) to NKR's vast network of Member Centers.

GREENWICH, CONN. AND LEE'S SUMMIT, MO. (PRWEB)MARCH 16, 2020
The National Kidney Registry (NKR) and Viracor Eurofins announced a partnership today to deliver testing for Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 disease) to NKR's vast network of Member Centers. NKR is the largest paired exchange program in the world and serves approximately 100 transplant programs throughout the United States. NKR has relied on Eurofins' specialty transplantation laboratories, VRL Eurofins and Viracor Eurofins, for over seven years to process mission critical tests to support NKR's paired exchange operation. Viracor announced availability of its COVID-19 assay on March 13th following validation in accordance with the FDA Emergency Use Authorization Guidance.
"We are pleased to announce that thousands of COVID-19 test kits will arrive at NKR Member Centers by Thursday March 19th. These test kits can be used to test living donors, recipients of living donor organs and recipients of deceased donor organs. Our goal is to increase transplant safety for donors and recipients during this challenging time," Said Garet Hil, Founder and CEO, National Kidney Registry. "We are grateful for the rapid response from Eurofins in developing this solution and we are indebted to key members of our Medical Board for guiding us through this process. We are especially grateful to Dr. Robert Redfield at UW Madison for quickly overcoming a serious regulatory obstacle that had the potential to stop the roll-out of this solution."
Viracor Eurofins is thrilled to be working with NKR and believes that by combining resources we can play a pivotal role in helping transplant programs reduce COVID-19 risk for their donors and patients. Given the concerns surrounding COVID-19, particularly within immunosuppressed populations, like transplant recipients, we are pleased to support the transplant community as we work through this current healthcare challenge.
About the National Kidney Registry: The National Kidney Registry (http://www.kidneyregistry.org) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to save and improve the lives of people facing kidney failure by protecting living donors and increasing the quality, speed, and number of living donor transplants.
About Viracor Eurofins: Viracor Eurofins, a subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific, is a leader in specialty clinical diagnostics with over 35 years and 3000 test offerings in infectious diseases, transplantation, immunology and allergy, to aid diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. Viracor Eurofins is committed to helping medical professionals, transplant teams, reference laboratories and biopharmaceutical companies get results faster, when it matters most. For more information about the company and new test, please visit: https://www.viracor-eurofins.com/test-menu/8300-Coronavirus-SARS-CoV-2-RT-PCR.
About Eurofins - A global leader in bio-analysis: Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in food and pharmaceutical product testing, environmental testing and advanced clinical testing services. It employs over 47,000 staff at more than 800 laboratories in 47 countries.

The National Kidney Registry (NKR) and Viracor Eurofins announced a partnership today to deliver testing for Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 disease) to NKR's vast network of Member Centers



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To avoid the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) through the agency's clinics and offices, Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is implementing several new universal health and safety measures agency-wide. "Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients and staff," said Dr. Monteic A. Sizer, executive director of Northeast Delta. "Extensive discussion has occurred around this emerging situation, and several preventative measures have been implemented in regards to protecting the vulnerable populations that our agency serves. We recognize the importance of implementing appropriate precautions and that such precautions will save countless lives." Northeast Delta HSA serves as the foremost safety net provider of intellectual and physical disability supports, prevention and wellness programs, and behavioral and primary healthcare services. For this reason, effective immediately, all Northeast Delta clinics and facilities will primarily operate based on appointments only.

MONROE, LA. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
To avoid the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) through the agency's clinics and offices, Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is implementing several new universal health and safety measures agency-wide.
"Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients and staff," said Dr. Monteic A. Sizer, executive director of Northeast Delta. "Extensive discussion has occurred around this emerging situation, and several preventative measures have been implemented in regards to protecting the vulnerable populations that our agency serves. We recognize the importance of implementing appropriate precautions and that such precautions will save countless lives."
Northeast Delta HSA serves as the foremost safety net provider of intellectual and physical disability supports, prevention and wellness programs, and behavioral and primary healthcare services. For this reason, effective immediately, all Northeast Delta clinics and facilities will primarily operate based on appointments only.
By temporarily discontinuing walk-in appointments for non-established clients, as well as being proactive about scheduling existing clients in advance of their appointments, the agency can limit human to human contact and more easily practice social distancing to lessen the spread of COVID-19. However, and at the same time, the agency will rely on its telepsychiatry capacity, and case managers will perform well checks to verify that all clients are receiving the care they need during this time.
Prevention and wellness outreach efforts, assessments, and screenings in schools and communities will be significantly lessened to reduce the chance of community spread of COVID-19. Additionally, in-home services for clients with developmental disabilities will be prioritized based on those clients with the greatest need. Developmental Disabilities staff will be diligent in communicating with all clients to ensure that their needs continue to be met.
Precautions are now in place for those who schedule appointments to visit the agency's clinics and administration offices. All staff, clients, and visitors will have their temperature checked upon entry. They will be asked a series of questions as well. If fever or other symptoms are present, and if they answer yes to certain questions, those individuals will not be permitted to enter the facility.
Furthermore, all agency facilities have implemented enhanced cleaning procedures, including the use of coronavirus-killing cleaning agents multiple times each day. 
"We must be careful to mitigate the exposure to illness in all of our clinics and facilities so we can continue to provide services to those clients who cannot go 14 to 30 days without services," said Sizer. "Executive management team members within our agency are working with our administrative, clinical, and support teams to actively review client information and prioritize the care for those most in need across our region." 
To minimize the service gap for those clients not identified as high need during this crisis, Northeast Delta provides a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-256-2522. Additionally, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Helpline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-4357. For those seeking information about COVID-19, the Governor's Office is utilizing the state's 211 network to answer calls about the virus.
"As we all grapple with the response phase of this COVID-19 pandemic, Northeast Delta is also making efforts to prepare for the inevitable recovery phase of this crisis," said Sizer. "We will be prepared to help our communities establish a new normal and recover from COVID-19." 
Individuals seeking additional information about the coronavirus and recommended precautions are encouraged to visit the Louisiana Department of Health's website at http://ldh.la.gov and the Louisiana Governor's Office website at https://gov.louisiana.gov. 
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About Northeast Delta Human Services Authority 
Northeast Delta HSA manages the operation of community-based programs to improve the quality of life for individuals with major mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders. Northeast Delta accomplishes this by utilizing a nationally-recognized and integrative approach that identifies and addresses behavioral and primary health care needs. 
Our agency operates through collaboration with regional partners in business, prevention, education, and care in 12 parishes (Caldwell, East Carroll, West Carroll, Ouachita, Lincoln, Madison, Franklin, Morehouse, Jackson, Tensas, Richland, and Union). Northeast Delta is devoted to delivering programs and services that encourage citizens of northeast Louisiana to reach their full human potential. Three tenets guide these efforts: excellent customer service, greater access to services, and competent, quality care.
Northeast Delta HSA Media Contact 
Desi Hammett 
Public Information Director 
2513 Ferrand Street 
Monroe, LA 71201 
Office: (318) 362-4538 
Email: desi.hammett@la.gov 
Northeast Delta HSA Press & Media 
http://www.nedeltahsa.org

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MCH Strategic Data has published a national interactive map and comprehensive database of district and school closures to help customers and the community track rapid changes in school planning resulting from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, available now.

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
MCH has been tracking trends and compiling contact and demographic data on the K12 education market for more than 90 years and maintains a comprehensive database of district and school institution, personnel, enrollment and program data to help businesses, researchers and non-profits understand and serve U.S. educators, students and communities. The COVID-19 impact map and related data can be used by anyone as outlined on the MCH school closure web page.
"Like the rest of the world, we have watched the swift progress of this devastating virus," said Amy Rambo, President of MCH. "Our commitment to educators, students, and schools as well as the organizations and businesses that serve them prompted us to analyze and share data that may help in understanding and planning for next steps." 
The interactive map and data tables are updated every four hours, seven days a week and use multiple public sources of data to inform and refresh data points. Entire state closures are identified as well as pinned closures where state wide mandates have not yet been made. The data available for download includes the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) district and school ID, District and School Name, Public/Private school type, number of schools and student enrollment impacted, current open/close status, projected and actual reopen dates, and additional status updates.
MCH has a long history of supporting government, healthcare, and education organizations as a data compiler and data technology innovator. With a team of data scientists, database architects, statisticians, and data quality experts, MCH helps its partners to better understand, integrate and access meaningful information. "We are focused on using data in ways that change and enhance understanding," said Kelly Holder, Chief Information Officer. "In ordinary times this might be helping a curriculum company understand which districts and types of educators are using their programs. Our expansive database and technology capabilities make it possible for us to rapidly build a tool like this COVID-19 map and provide information to a broader audience. Our team is happy to be able to contribute in some small way during this difficult time."
For more information about MCH Strategic Data, visit our website or contact us online.

Our commitment to educators, students, and schools as well as the organizations and businesses that serve them prompted us to analyze and share data that may help in understanding and planning for next steps - Amy Rambo, President MCH



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Jonathan L. Glashow, M.D. has been selected as a 2020 Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. Recipients of this award were nominated by their colleagues, and only the very best in their specialties are chosen for this prestigious award.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Dr. Jonathan Glashow's New York City orthopedic practice is located in Midtown Manhattan at 737 Park Avenue, Suite #1A. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, co-chief of sports medicine orthopedics at New York's Mount Sinai Medical Center and has been in private practice for over 29 years. Dr. Glashow and his team provide advanced medical techniques and technology to treat knee, shoulder injury and elbow injuries and conditions, as well as provide restorative treatments for sports injuries. Widely respected for his application of groundbreaking minimally invasive surgical techniques, he is a top-rated physician who is trusted by professional athletes and professional sports teams. Dr. Glashow is a team physician for the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils and a medical consultant to the LA Clippers. He specializes in shoulder, knee, and sports injuries, including advanced arthroscopic all-inside anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and revision ACL reconstruction surgery. Dr. Glashow uses cutting-edge techniques for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery, shoulder labral repair surgery, MCL repair surgery, meniscal transplant surgery, fractures and separated shoulder surgery. Dr. Glashow's patient testimonials have expressed their appreciation of his knowledge, skill and personalized treatment plans.
"I am honored by Castle Connolly's recognition as a 2020 Top Doctor. My focus is on helping my patients achieve a full integrated recovery so they can return to doing the activities and sports they enjoy," says Dr. Glashow.
About Castle Connolly and America's Top Doctors : 
The mission of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. is to help consumers find the best healthcare. The top doctors who are listed in their books and website directory were nominated by peers in an extensive survey process of thousands of American doctors each year. These Top Doctors' medical educations, training, hospital appointments and disciplinary histories are rigorously screened by the Castle Connolly physician-led research team. Doctors cannot pay to be included in any Castle Connolly guide or online directory.
More about Dr. Jonathan Glashow: 
Jonathan Glashow M.D. received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College and completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City in orthopedic surgery. He earned subspecialty fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute/UCLA in Los Angeles, California. He is routinely consulted for his expertise on national broadcast television shows and in publications. Dr. Glashow has been awarded numerous distinctions, including Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors, New York Magazine's Best Doctors issue and he has been listed as one of New York Metro Area's Best Doctors every year since 2000.
To find out more information about Dr. Jonathan Glashow or to schedule a consultation at his orthopedic practice in NYC, please call (212) 794-5096 or visit http://www.orthopedicsurgeonnyc.com. 

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I am honored by Castle Connolly's recognition as a 2020 Top Doctor. My focus is on helping my patients achieve a fully integrated recovery so they can return to doing the activities and sports they enjoy, says Dr. Glashow



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MassMEDIC is suspending all in-person meetings for at least the next six weeks. To keep the MedTech community connected and up to date, MassMEDIC will increase online content including more webinars and launching a Virtual Town Hall with experts on issues and response of the medtech community, as well as opportunities for networking and learning.

BOSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
As Events Get Cancelled, New Online Gatherings will keep the MedTech Community Connected and Informed During the COVID-19 Crisis
The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) announced today that out of an abundance of caution, MassMEDIC will suspend all in-person meetings for at least the next six weeks.
"MassMEDIC members are on the front line of the COVID-19 crisis and their health and wellbeing is of paramount importance to our community," said Brian Johnson, president of MassMEDIC. "MassMEDIC will continue serving and supporting our membership. We are putting in place new online initiatives to help our members and the entire ecosystem stay connected and informed. We will provide more content online, including expanded webinars, the IGNITE program community website, and timely news and advice through social media and our newsletter. We are also launching an online town hall—a virtual gathering to enable conversation, learning and networking."
MassMEDIC is launching the "MedTech Virtual Town Hall" in part as an alternative to in-person events. The online video conference call will be held regularly and is open to all MassMEDIC members. These virtual gatherings are intended to keep our members up to date, to share knowledge on current issues impacting healthcare and our industry; and provide an ongoing opportunity for networking and discussion. This 45-minute interactive video chat will feature expert voices on a range of subjects including regulatory news, HR and remote working, innovation and our industry's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as break-out sessions of smaller groups.
The first MedTech Virtual Town Hall will take place on Thursday, March 19 at 12 pm ET via Zoom and will be accessible via smartphone or laptop. To register go here. FDA and MDR experts will discuss how these unprecedented events are impacting medtech.
Spots will be limited and reserved on a first come first served basis. An audio recording of some Town Hall calls will be made available to all MassMEDIC members. Attendees will receive the attendee list.
Start up founders and CEOs are encouraged to apply for IGNITE 2020 at ignitemedtech.com. 
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About MassMEDIC: 
The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), an organization of more than 300 manufacturers, suppliers, research institutions, and academic health centers, promotes the unique interests of the Bay State's growing and vibrant medical device sector. Through a variety of programs, informational seminars, advocacy campaigns and other projects, MassMEDIC provides medical device manufacturers and suppliers with information on industry trends and regulatory policies and creates forums that allow members to exchange ideas and information on issues affecting the industry. For more information on MassMEDIC, visit http://www.massmedic.com.

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MassMEDIC launches new online initiatives to keep members and the MedTech ecosystem connected- including expanded webinars, the IGNITE program website, and timely news and advice through social media and newsletter. And a virtual town hall to enable conversation, learning and networking.



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With over two decades of experience, Mr. Johnson continues to grow and lead several divisions of Gilsbar.

COVINGTON, LA. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Gilsbar is proud to announce a recent promotion for our Director of Population Health Management Paul Johnson to Senior Director. This expansion of Mr. Johnson's role reflects Gilsbar's commitment to our clients, brokers, and members to consistently improve upon the services we offer and by continually developing innovative solutions to their needs.
"Hank Miltenberger, Gilsbar's President, and our executive team have always believed that innovative population health management programs are the foundation of a successful, thriving company" shared Paul. "Over the last 10 years we have built a team of over 50 clinicians ranging from Registered Nurses, Dietitians and Social Workers to a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Doctor of Pharmacy. Our goal is to lower costs for the group, simplify the experience and improve the health of our members. I'm very fortunate to lead such a diverse, intelligent, fun staff who care deeply for the members they serve."
Ryan Haun, Gilsbar Vice President, shared, "Paul is a natural leader who establishes an environment of quality and performance without sacrificing the care and personal attention to needs that our members want. Combined with his extensive professional healthcare background, these qualities help make his team successful and we appreciate the investment he has made here at Gilsbar. We are fortunate to have him." 

"Hank Miltenberger, Gilsbar's President, and our executive team have always believed that innovative population health management programs are the foundation of a successful, thriving company," shared Paul.



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Dr. Adam Smith and the dental professionals at Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces in San Antonio, Texas, are pleased to announce that Dr. Tayem Abou-Saleh has joined the team. He brings his expertise in orthodontic care to the clinic.

SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Dr. Tayem Abou-Saleh, an experienced orthodontist has recently joined Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces. Excellence in dentistry with friendly, personalized patient care is what you will find at Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces locations in San Antonio. Welcoming patients of all ages, Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces provides top-notch, quality care for the entire family, including pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry and orthodontics. Dr. Tayem Abou-Saleh is an excellent addition to the team, helping patients achieve a healthy, confident and straight smile to reach their orthodontic goals. Dr. Tayem Abou-Saleh is a board-certified orthodontist. He earned his dental degree and completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Damascus in Syria. After moving to the United States, he joined the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he earned his second orthodontic certificate as well as a Master of Science in Orthodontics, and he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 2019.
"I am thrilled to become part of this team of talented dental professionals. My goal is to provide attentive, personalized orthodontic dental care to my patients in this community, giving them the confidence of a great smile," says Dr. Tayem Abou-Saleh
You can expect a welcoming, relaxing environment every time you visit for routine checkups, cleanings, tooth repairs or other dental services at Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces. They provide advanced dental technology and affordable options to ensure patients receive the best dental services in San Antonio. The dental team's mission is to provide affordable, quality care, treating each patient like family.
More about Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces:
Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces treats patients at two convenient locations, Northwest San Antonio at 6035 NW Loop 410, Suite 107 and in South San Antonio at 3454 Roosevelt Avenue. The modern, state-of-the-art dental practice is equipped to address all aspects of oral health at every stage of life. Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces offers a full menu of dental services and advanced, cutting-edge treatments to help patients attain healthy, balanced and beautiful smiles.
For more information about the services offered at Smile Structure Dentistry & Braces or to schedule an appointment at one of the two locations, visit the practice website at http://www.smilestructure.comor call (210) 572-2394.

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I am thrilled to become part of this team of talented dental professionals. My goal is to provide attentive, personalized orthodontic dental care to my patients in this community, giving them the confidence of a great smile, says Dr. Tayem Abou-Saleh



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TeleMate.Net Software's unified communication and collaboration analytics products and services provides critical insight that helps organizations successfully execute plans to protect their employees and combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
In response to the unprecedented rise in the use of unified communications and collaboration tools caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, TeleMate.Net Software will be delivering free implementation, training, and professional services for all new customers. In addition, TeleMate has temporarily reduced its licensing cost by 50% to all new customers.
"We've been in this industry for more than 30 years," said CEO Steve Tabaska. "We understand the challenges that IT and business stakeholders have during normal times... unfortunately we are now in extraordinary times and the pressure can mean the difference to an organization's survival and we want to help."
As healthcare organizations struggle to collaborate with government and pharmaceutical entities to deliver critical care and ultimately a cure for COVID-19, IT professionals cannot afford to fail. TeleMate's Predictive UC&C Analytics and Agile Monitoring platform is vendor neutral and compatible with both on-premise and cloud based UC&C solutions. The Predictive Platform can sit across the entire environment and save precious time by delivering proactive results that not only help troubleshoot but track quality of transmission and user experience.
As telecommuting has rapidly become the new normal, TeleMate.Net Software has joined leading unified communication manufacturers Microsoft, Cisco, and Zoom with free service offerings. "TeleMate's offer to help extends to all industries... both domestic and global." says Tabaska. "COVID-19 has forced change in all organizations, including ours."
ABOUT TELEMATE:
The leader in unified communications & collaboration analytics and service monitoring for organizations with large populations of knowledge workers who depend on the availability and quality of communications, collaboration and meeting platforms to positively impact business outcome.
To learn more about TeleMate.Net, visit us at http://www.telemate.net, or contact us at info@TeleMate.Net, or call us at 1-855-790-3369.


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GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions for Healthcare Providers and Payers, announced that it will be a VIP Experience sponsor for Banner Children's Open, an annual fund raising event organized by Banner Health Foundation.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions for Healthcare Providers and Payers, announced that it will be a VIP Experience sponsor for Banner Children's Open, an annual fund raising event organized by Banner Health Foundation. The golf event will be held on Friday, April 3, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Wildfire Golf Club, Phoenix, AZ
Creating a positive experience for hospitalized children — that is the foundation of Child Life at Banner Children's medical facilities. Just a few of the services provided by Child Life teams include medical play, sibling support, and bereavement. Proceeds from the Banner Health Foundation's annual golf tournament will benefit Child Life Programs at the three Banner Children's facilities in Arizona. For more information about Banner Children's Open, click here.
"We thank GeBBS Healthcare Solutions for joining us and sponsoring one of Banner Health Foundation's signature special events," said Andy Kramer Petersen, President & CEO of Banner Health Foundation. "Banner's Child Life program is funded in large part by philanthropic support, thanks to generous donors like you. On behalf of children of all ages, with so many varied health needs being met at a Banner Children's medical center, thank you for supporting Child Life with your participation."
"We are honored to support such a worthwhile cause," commented Nitin Thakor, Chairman and CEO, GeBBS Healthcare Solutions. "Through GeBBS foundation and various client partnerships, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve."
About Banner Health's Foundation
Established in 2001, the Banner Health Foundation secures and stewards charitable contributions to advance Banner Health's mission, investing in facilities and programs that support advancements in care, research, health education, patient services and a variety of community programs. Contributions are invested locally to support patient care programs and services operated by Banner's many hospitals and health care facilities across Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.bannerhealthfoundation.org.
Banner Children's cares for more children than any other health system in Arizona. Whether delivering medical care in a hospital setting or at school, preventing illness and injury through community outreach programs or helping kids deal with grief, Banner Children's offers programs and services that touch virtually all aspects of a child's life.
About GeBBS
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions is a leading provider of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services and solutions in Health Information Management (HIM), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Risk Adjustment outsourcing. GeBBS' innovative technology, combined with its over 8,500-strong global workforce, helps clients improve financial performance, compliance, and patient satisfaction. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, GeBBS has won numerous accolades for its medical coding outsourcing and medical billing outsourcing, including being ranked in Modern Healthcare's Top 20 Largest RCM Firms, KLAS, Black Book Market Research's Top 20 RCM Outsourcing Services, and Inc. 5000's fastest growing private companies in the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.gebbs.com.
For more information, press only: Contact Tyler Cowart, GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Phone, 310-953-4444 ext. 214 Email: tyler.cowart@gebbs.com

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Protect human subjects in the digital age. Learn the latest on informed consent for data acquired from apps, wearables and more.

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Informed Consent 
Human Subject Protection in the Digital Health Age 
An FDAnews/CenterWatch Webinar 
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 1:30-3:00 p.m. EDT 
https://www.centerwatch.com/informedconsent
In today's digital age, it's not uncommon for people to regularly share their personal healthcare data with everything from medical apps to wearables to clinical decision software.
Knowing whether this information is subject to informed consent and how it can be used for research purposes is critical for any clinical trials executive.
Does one have a good grasp on the latest regulations of digital technologies and how it will affect trials and product development?
Join CenterWatch and experts Michael Werner and Sara Klock for a comprehensive webinar on how to comply with FDA and other federal regulation of digital technologies March 31:
● Assess how digital technologies used to gather, analyze and report healthcare data for medical treatment purposes or to promote a healthy lifestyle can also be used for research purposes 
● Familiarize oneself with the regulatory landscape to understand how digital technologies and the information they gather and use in research will be regulated 
● Determine how to design clinical trials using digital technologies that comply with the 21st Century Cures Act and changes to the Common Rule
● Identify what activities can be undertaken to develop new digital technologies without triggering federal research regulations 
● Find out how to develop informed consent forms when Institutional Review Board oversight is required, and other compliance questions 
● Identify factors likely to determine whether and to what extent certain technologies are regulated as medical devices by FDA
In the era of digital information collection, ones needs to know how to gather, analyze and report healthcare data that is obtained electronically.
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Webinar Details: 
Informed Consent 
Human Subject Protection in the Digital Health Age 
An FDAnews/CenterWatch Webinar 
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 1:30-3:00 p.m. EDT 
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A leading institution of pharmaceutical education, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) is one of only a few institutions in the country to have incorporated an important Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course to its curriculum for first-year (P1) students.

EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
A leading institution of pharmaceutical education, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) is one of only a few institutions in the country to have incorporated an important Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course to its curriculum for first-year (P1) students.
More than 70 students completed the inaugural MHFA training in the spring 2020 semester. The 8-hour skills-based course teaches participants about mental health and substance use disorders. Through active participation, students learn skills such as how to respond if someone is having a panic attack, ask someone about thoughts of suicide, and respond to an opioid overdose.
The training was facilitated by certified MHFA instructors Kelly Gable, PharmD, professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and psychiatric clinical pharmacist at Family Care Health Centers, and Misty Gonzalez, PharmD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and psychiatric clinical pharmacist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
"SIUE School of Pharmacy Dean Mark Luer and faculty overwhelmingly supported the integration of this program into our P1 academic year," Gonzalez said. "When we incorporate MHFA into the curriculum, it sends a message to both students and the community that having an understanding and knowledge of how to respond to a mental health crisis is just as important as other health crises."
Moving forward, every P1 will complete the MHFA program as part of their Personal and Professional Development course.
"I am so grateful to have Drs. Gable and Gonzales offer this to our students as trained program facilitators," said Jessica Kerr, PharmD, associate dean of professional and student affairs. "Training our first-year students guides them to have awareness about mental health concerns, before the pharmacotherapeutic class sequences. This skill set is important for them to appropriately triage patients, peers, family members or the general public."
"After completing our first training cohort, we feel confident that our pharmacy students need this experience for their own mental health wellness and to better take care of each other, as well as future patients and communities," Gable added. "I have no doubt that they left feeling empowered and better equipped to respond to a mental health crisis. This is an opportunity to talk to our students about how they all play a critical role in reducing stigma and enhancing access to mental health care."
"Pharmacy is a people profession, and the reality is that people, ourselves included, face mental health challenges daily," said PharmD candidate Deja Finley, of O'Fallon. "It is awesome that we were given the opportunity to learn how to properly identify, understand, and respond to those mental health and substance use concerns. The mental health first aid class taught me a lot and greatly renewed my excitement to continue on the road to becoming truly trauma informed."
In spring 2020, Gable and Gonzalez also trained a group of 30 SOP faculty and staff, demonstrating the SOP's shared emphasis on the MHFA program's value.
Today's pharmacists improve patients' lives through the medication and education they provide. Dedicated to developing a community of caring pharmacists, the SIUE School of Pharmacycurriculum is a model that offers students a unique combination of classroom education, research, community service and patient care. The School of Pharmacy's areas of excellence include a drug design and discovery core; pediatric practice; chronic pain research and practice; and diabetes research and practice. As the only downstate Illinois pharmacy doctorate program, the SIUE School of Pharmacy is providing highly trained pharmacists prepared for the rapidly changing healthcare environment.

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With the exponential growth in numbers of quarantined patients and individuals in isolation, the global health care system is about to face an unforeseen challenge: providing remote care and patient support on a scale like never before. Docola Inc. has a enterprise level solution that is already being utilized in the US, Canada and the UK.

TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2020
Docola is a unique, state-of-the-art, integrated, healthcare communication and patient education platform, with content available from numerous organizations. Docola enables healthcare providers and hospitals to e-prescribe and track patient communication, dramatically improving how they support patients before, after, or between face-to-face visits or on telemedicine appointments. The platform and many of the resources are freely available, with some content offered for a licensing fee.
As this COVID19 pandemic progresses, Docola's platform is ready to alleviate the operational stress falling on clinics and hospitals, as they are now required to communicate with large patient populations remotely, between less frequent medical visits. Quarantined patients can learn about their medical status and self care with online courses, which come directly from their physicians. And the platform can track patient activity for efficacy, medical record keeping, and process improvement.
Eran Kabakov, CEO stated, "We are closely monitoring the fluid situation of Covid19. We ramped up our outreach to current clients and informing other healthcare organizations on our solution. We know that telemedicine will not be the ultimate solution to supporting quarantined individuals. With the expected numbers of patients and operational stress on healthcare providers, it is important to look for technology that is able to efficiently support a massive population. Startups have the answers and are ready for prime-time, it is imperative that healthcare CTOs actively engage solutions like Docola as soon as possible."
Docola is a highly socially-conscious medical service company, that recognizes that pertinent communication that builds trusted relationships between providers and patients lie at the core of modern healthcare - and all the more so in the data-based network that defines our 21st Century. To allow meaningful connection with patients beyond the increasingly infrequent office visit, Docola has developed a state-of-the-art communication platform that delivers patient care through timely, personalized data and pertinent medical information and education. This platform enables healthcare providers to curate and aggregate information from any trustworthy source(s), combine the material into informative courses, e-prescribe the content directly to their patients, and track all pertinent analytics of their participation, understanding, and wellness. This service is free to healthcare providers, patients, and content providers.
In the case of COVID-19 or any other medical urgency, Docola makes it easy for clinics to quickly create patient communication courses based on information arriving from the CDC, the NIH, and many other trusted organizations. Clinics and hospitals can then rapidly and easily e-prescribe this information, with varying levels of medical detail, to individuals and patient categories, in selected age and/or risk groups.
To help clinics understand and utilize the Docola platform, Chief Executive Officer Eran Kabakov, is offering free 15-minute informational Zoom webinars this week on March 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th at 12 Noon ET and 12:30pm ET each day. During these sessions, he will demonstrate how you can benefit, by using the platform, adding content, and then e-prescribing relevant and personalized advice, instructions, prescriptions, and instructions to patients. To participate in the Zoom webinar, visit this link.
For more information, visit http://www.doco.la, contact hello@doco.la, or follow the company on Twitter @docolainc.

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With school closings in place, children still need to eat!

ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Today, Wholesome Kitchens announces the immediate availability of emergency meals that will enable schools and school districts across the Southeast to provide quick and compliant meal service to kids while schools are closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The company is offering fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable options in the breakfast, lunch, supper, and grab and go categories. The company has secured large scale manufacturing capacity and is positioned to immediately produce meal orders of any and all volumes and deliver them anywhere within Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
"We recognize these unprecedented times require innovative solutions. Wholesome Kitchens' priority is to ensure kids eat properly. As many children rely on school feeding for daily nourishment, it is critical that we continue meal programs during this historic crisis. Our pre-plated meals and meal kits are ideal for times like this when emergency meals are needed. The meals will be ready when kids are ready to eat," said Deborah J. Blacher, CEO, and Co-Founder of Wholesome Kitchens.
Wholesome Kitchens is committed to delivering nutritious meals to ALL schools and school districts across the state of Florida during this time of need. You can obtain additional information in three ways. You can visit our website at http://www.wholesomekitchens.com, call our office at 800-434-2310 or email info@wholesomekitchens.com for details.
Wholesome Kitchens is a leader in healthy meals for kids in school. With a deep history dating back to 2007, the Florida-based company was founded in Orlando and has served millions of meals to students in private, charter, public, and preschools across the Southeast. For thirteen years, the company has prioritized clean-label, healthy, and nutritious foods for children of all ages by offering a wide range of products and services for schools and community programs across the country.
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Thriveworks Counseling Sets People Up with Skilled, Caring Counselors and Offers Flexible Scheduling

LEOMINSTER, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Thriveworks, a leading counseling chain with more than 100 offices in the US, opens its first Leominster office and 11th office in Massachusetts.
Thriveworks stands apart from local counseling practices by offering appointments within 24 hours and flexible scheduling opportunities. Additionally, they work with most major insurance companies.
"We want to connect our clients with an excellent therapist, fast. With extended hours for scheduling, online booking, and our own billing team, we make sure there are no barriers to getting these individuals the help they need," says Ryan Culkin, Executive Clinic Director.
Thriveworks Leominster offers appointments in the evening and on the weekends for people who cannot make it in for a normal daytime session. Normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-9:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm.
About Thriveworks:
Thriveworks provides premium mental health care as well as excellent customer service. In addition to quick, flexible scheduling options, Thriveworks offers additional premium counseling benefits like online counseling opportunities, email access to one's provider between sessions, and more.
Thriveworks partners with skilled, caring counselors and therapists with a wide range of specialties in depression therapy, anxiety therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, child therapy, family therapy, stress management counseling, life coaching, and more.
The philosophy at Thriveworks is that everyone can benefit from working with a qualified mental health counselor or coach. For more information, call (978) 401-4332 or visit https://thriveworks.com/leominster-counseling/



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Industry Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) join Cytonus' Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Cytonus today announced that the company has expanded its Scientific Board of Advisors with the appointments of Stephen J. Forman, MD, Director of the Hematologic Malignancies Research Institute and the T Cell Therapeutics Research Laboratory at City of Hope, and Robert J. Schneider, PhD, New York University's Albert Sabin Professor of Molecular Pathogenesis and the inaugural Associate Dean for NYU Technology Ventures and Partnerships.
"It is a great privilege for Cytonus to be joined by Stephen Forman and Robert Schneider, each of whom has contributed important advances in the field of medicine," commented Cytonus' Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Richard Klemke, PhD.
"The expertise and multi-disciplinary perspectives of Dr. Forman and Dr. Schneider will help accelerate the realization of our shared vision for Cytonus," commented Cytonus' Founder and CEO Remo Moomiaie-Qajar, MD.
Cytonus' Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) is comprised of accomplished business leaders, distinguished research scientists, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) from prestigious academic institutions, immune-oncology centers, cell therapy centers, and private industry. 

Stephen J. Forman, MD, FACP is a internationally recognized clinician/scientist whose current focus is cancer immunotherapy — using the body's own immune system to attack cancer. Dr. Forman is the co-editor of Thomas' Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, a definitive textbook for clinicians, scientists and healthcare professionals. Dr. Forman exudes the special blend of zealous determination and compassion typical of City of Hope. During his 4 decades at City of Hope, Dr. Forman has been instrumental in helping to advance survival rates for cancers of the blood and immune system. Much of his current work centers on CAR T cells and their cancer-fighting potential for treatment of hematologic malignancy and solid tumors.

Robert Schneider, PhD is New York University's Albert Sabin Professor of Molecular Pathogenesis, and for seven years until 2020 the Associate Dean for NYU Technology Ventures and Partnerships (the technology, commercialization and therapeutics discovery office of NYU), Professor of Radiation Oncology, and Co-Director of the Breast Cancer Research Program at NYU School of Medicine. Professor Schneider's research focuses on three major areas: (i) translational regulation of advanced breast cancers and the development of new treatment strategies and therapeutics for advanced cancers; (ii) translational regulation of the immune response and applications in development of immune-oncology therapeutics; and (iii) regulation of adult tissue stem cells and tissue regeneration controlled by targeted mRNA decay and translational regulation.

About Cytonus Therapeutics, Inc.
Cytonus Therapeutics Inc. is a San Diego-based biotech company that has developed a vast platform of proprietary immunotherapeutic products to treat a wide range of medical conditions including cancers, infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases and cognitive disorders, and to improve patient outcomes. Its proprietary Cargocyte technologies are next-generation biomolecular delivery devices which have numerous medical applications across unmet therapeutic areas. Cargocytes are engineered to safely transport a multiplicity of therapeutic payloads into difficult-to-reach targeted tissues, and can be programmed to deliver selective, potent, and controllable "off-the-shelf" therapies. Cytonus' vast platform of therapeutics and vaccines has the potential to improve the health and lives of people with life-threatening conditions. For more information, we invite you to visit the Cytonus website at https://cytonus.com. Please follow us on Cytonus on LinkedIn and on Twitter at: @CytonusTx.
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Recognized industry leader, Tony Clark, joins forces with leading digital health solution provider Citus Health, to share best practices for specialty pharmacy, home infusion and DME/HME technology and product implementation processes with Citus Health client base.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Citus Health, a digital health solutions provider for the post-acute care industry, announced today a new partnership with Clark Strategic Solutions Consulting LLC, founded by respected industry veteran, and home infusion, specialty pharmacy, and HME/DME technology solutions expert, Tony Clark. Tony will work with Citus Health to provide current and future clients with technology, integration and workflow recommendations to fully optimize implementations and maximize their return on investment.
"Since first being introduced to Citus Health, I have been incredibly impressed with both the breadth of functionality of their digital health platform, and the commitment of the organization to provide exceptional customer service," commented Tony Clark, Founder Clark Strategic Consulting. "I am delighted to partner with Citus Health and look forward to working with our mutual client base to help them achieve their patient engagement strategy goals by fully optimizing their Citus Health implementations."
Tony Clark is a specialized consultant in the home infusion, specialty pharmacy and HME/DME with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge and proven success rate of software implementation and training for multiple pharmacies, hospitals and clinics. His focus is on providing optimal strategies to integrate software with multiple lines of business to improve on day to day operations while providing transparency to the collective with a better understanding of data analytics as well as reporting.
"Tony is a highly respected expert with deep domain knowledge that spans the post-acute technology and product implementation space," added Melissa Kozak, RN, CRNI, CEO and Co-Founder, Citus Health. "This partnership provides an excellent opportunity for both Clark Consulting and Citus Health clients to leverage his expertise to optimally configure their Citus Health solutions."
About Citus Health 
Citus Health is a digital health transformation leader that enables real-time, secure collaboration between patients, care teams, care partners, and family members to optimize the patient experience and positively impact the financial outcome of the care provider. Founded by a post-acute care nurse with domain expertise, and an internationally recognized med tech expert, Citus Health delivers the only comprehensive on-demand digital and mobile solution set that transforms archaic processes to set a new standard of patient care and engagement. For more information, visit http://www.citushealth.com.

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Empathia has incorporated Learn to Live's interactive cognitive behavioral-based programs into their EAP.

WAUKESHA, WIS. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Empathia, Inc. has added Minneapolis-based Learn to Live – a national leader in the digital delivery of evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools – to its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Student & Family Assistance Program (SFAP) service offerings.
Empathia's clients can now incorporate Learn to Live's interactive cognitive behavioral-based programs that address emotional health issues in an effective and confidential digital experience into their EAP. These programs provide much-needed access and affordable concepts and tools which are based on the proven fundamentals of CBT.
Employers are learning that mental health issues can impact the overall well-being of their employees, which in turn can lead to lost productivity time and increased disability claims. Many of those struggling are "silent sufferers" who do not seek treatment due to barriers including social stigmas, confidentiality concerns and geographic limitations, all of which are addressed by Learn to Live's online platform.
"We're proud to be working in partnership with Empathia to provide help to those struggling with emotional health and wellbeing challenges," said Learn to Live CEO and co-founder Dale Cook. "Learn to Live's platform provides a solution to those who may lack access or are reluctant to get help with emotional health issues. Our programs offer a personal online experience, 24/7 convenience, one-to-one real-time coaching and the proven effectiveness of CBT."
"We know many individuals struggle to manage daily stresses, depression, insomnia, social anxiety and other mental health challenges," said President & CEO Carol Wilson. "Empathia is committed to providing easy access to quality services. Learn to Live's platform offers another path for improving mental health and emotional wellbeing that's convenient, accessible and effective."
Empathia now joins other leading health insurers, large employers and higher education institutions that offer Learn to Live's emotional health programs to their members, employees and students. Learn to Live's services are now available to more than 3.5 million members across the United States.
About Learn to Live 
Learn to Live is the leader in tackling mental, emotional, behavioral health challenges through consumer-centered technology via web and mobile delivery. Our programs are designed to help individuals with stress, depression, social anxiety, insomnia, and substance use. Each program is self-directed, and based on the proven fundamentals of cognitive behavioral therapy. The company designs solutions to reduce stigma, address access barriers and limit financial concerns for those seeking help. Learn to Live has helped tens of thousands of individual consumers, and also partners with organizational clients in the health plan, employment, and higher education sectors. Through these partnerships, Learn to Live now covers over 3.5 million members. For more information, visit learntolive.com.
About Empathia, Inc. 
Empathia is an industry-leading, full-service global provider of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Student & Family Assistance Programs (SFAP), Workplace Culture Optimization and Crisis Management Services. For over 35 years, Empathia has delivered reliable, quality-driven services to organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small, locally-owned businesses. By offering a variety of services, employers and organizations are able to customize programs to meet their goals. For more information, visit empathia.com.

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Designed for speed and ease-of-use, RCare's Rapid Deployment Kit installs in only five minutes and offers a reliable, secure, 40-patient nurse call system in a box. RCare's G4 platform provides best-in-class range to cover even the largest of campuses and deepen building penetration.

WEBSTER, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
RCare, Inc., maker of nurse call and monitoring solutions, announced today the release of their Rapid Deployment Wireless Nurse Call Kit created specifically for emergency situations. Designed for speed and ease-of-use, RCare's Rapid Deployment Kit installs in only five minutes and offers a reliable, secure, 40-patient nurse call system in a box. RCare's G4 platform provides best-in-class range to cover even the largest of campuses and deepen building penetration.
"The overall risk from this virus is still unknown, but what we do know is that many hospitals and providers are being overwhelmed with patients," said Myron Kowal, CEO of RCare. "We decided to quickly extend our technology capabilities to places where they are in dire need."
The plug-and-play system is preprogrammed by RCare's expert technicians and ready for use immediately out of the box. It includes one small touchscreen server, one pendant for each resident or patient (up to 40), and four pagers. (Expansion kits are available.) Only one internet connection is required, and no landlines are necessary.
RCare Rapid Deployment Kit Includes: 

NurseCall Master with Integrated Touchscreen Console

40 Pushbutton Pendants (waterproof; reusable if disinfected or disposable)

40 Clip-On Bed Signs

4 Alpha-Numeric Apollo Pagers

G4 Master Receiver

2 G4 Locators

Single-Input Serial Page Encoder 5W

Compact, Heavy Duty Pelican Case

Easy step-by-step instructions and link to instructive video

The touchscreen console displays incoming patient calls with an audible tone. Patient beds are outfitted with clip-on placards that correspond to patient call buttons, so caregivers know which patients are calling. The system can be deployed in only five minutes.
ABOUT RCare 
RCare is a global provider of nurse call and personal emergency response systems for the entire spectrum of eldercare and senior living. Our components integrate into a variety of healthcare communication systems to create efficient and verifiable responses to medical emergencies. RCare works together with distribution partners to build individualized, flexible and seamless systems to enhance both caregiving and resident quality of life. Contact info@rcareinc.com or call 585-671-4144.

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"The overall risk from this virus is still unknown, but what we do know is that many hospitals and providers are being overwhelmed with patients," said Myron Kowal, CEO of RCare. "We decided to quickly extend our technology capabilities to places where they are in dire need."



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Designation Recognizes Dr. Hua's Commitment to Exemplary Care, Extensive UroLift System Experience

PLEASANTON, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Dr. Vi Hua. MD Valley Urologic Associates in Goodyear, AZ has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Hua has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
"We are pleased to recognize Dr. Vi Hua as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. "This achievement has helped many patients experience durable, long-term relief from the burdensome symptoms of BPH while preserving sexual function*1,2."
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.urolift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.neotract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rusch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
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1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study 
2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016
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DiabetesSisters to provide all peer support to its members via online methods through May 31, 2020.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
DiabetesSisters is following national guidelines and has suspended all in-person Meetups effective immediately. Meetup Leaders and the community they serve have the opportunity to continue monthly PODS Meetups using online or conference call methods through May 31, 2020. As a national nonprofit with a large number of volunteer leaders in communities across the United States, striving to improve the health and quality of life for women with diabetes, DiabetesSisters is committed to closely following the situation regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), and lowering the impact of COVID-19 on both its volunteers and the members of peer support groups those volunteers lead.
"We know that even (and especially) during this time, women living with diabetes need peer support," said Anna Norton, MS, CEO of DiabetesSisters. "We will monitor the situation and communicate with PODS Leaders if these dates require an extension."
People with diabetes have been identified as one group that may face higher risks of complications when dealing with COVID-19. For the health and safety of its volunteer leaders, group members, and staff, DiabetesSisters is following recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
About the PODS Meetup Program: 
Since 2010, the PODS (Part of DiabetesSisters) Meetup Program has offered monthly support to women living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes, providing a safe and nonjudgmental place to discuss the successes and challenges of living with diabetes. Led by women living with diabetes, the groups offer true peer support focused on women and diabetes. The PODS Meetup Program reaches more than 2,000 women annually in person and online. Women age 18 and over, living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes, are invited to attend PODS Meetups.
About DiabetesSisters: 
A 501(c)3 nonprofit, DiabetesSisters is the only organization nationwide focusing exclusively on women living with diabetes. Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of women living with and at risk of developing diabetes and to advocate on their behalf. DiabetesSisters has a nearly 50,000-member peer network that united women with diabetes for the purpose of support, education, and advocacy. Signature programs include monthly peer support meetings (PODS Meetups); the Minority Initiative Program; Annual Leadership Institute for volunteer leaders; online expert articles, blog posts, forums; and conference. For more information, visit http://www.diabetessisters.org.

DiabetesSisters has suspended all in-person meetings until May 31, 2020. PODS Leaders may hold meetings virtually, using DiabetesSisters online or conference call account



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Landmark studies originally slated for presentation during the AAAAI Annual Meeting deliver data indicating a needle-free alternative to epinephrine administration could be possible.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
According to data originally scheduled to be presented at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) before its cancellation due to the situation with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), epinephrine nasal spray could be an effective needle-free alternative for treating anaphylaxis.
"There's a stigma associated with needles, and fears over administrating epinephrine to oneself or someone else can cause delays in medication administration. These delays can lead to emergency situations that can put the patient in real danger," said Richard F. Lockey, MD, FAAAAI, one of the authors of the three studies presented across two abstracts that are now published in an online supplement to The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. "Based on these results, nasal spray epinephrine has the potential to be a needle-free alternative to intramuscular epinephrine and could help to alleviate some of those delays in treatment."
The first study (EPI 04), titled Comparison of the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Epinephrine After Intranasal (IN), Intramuscular (IM) and Subcutaneous (SC) Administration in Three Landmark Studies, evaluated three dosing methods to assess the pharmacokinetics of epinephrine in 36 subjects. A 1 mg dose of epinephrine nasal spray, a 0.3 mg and 0.5 mg dose given by intramuscular injection, and a subcutaneous administration were studied. The study also tested epinephrine nasal spray in patients with induced allergic rhinitis, alongside the previously mentioned doses. Epinephrine nasal spray demonstrated a bioequivalent exposure to a 0.3 mg intramuscular dose that was given once by a needle and syringe. It was also more rapidly absorbed than administration by needle and syringe. The hemodynamic response (a greater or more rapid increase in systolic blood pressure and heartrate) saw significant improvements with the epinephrine nasal spray.
A second study (EPI 03), A Phase 1, Five-Period, Five-Treatment, Randomized Crossover Study of the Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Pharmacodynamics (PD) of Epinephrine After Administration of Intranasal ARS-1 and Intramuscular Epinephrine to Healthy Volunteers, presented a closer look at specific numbers. In this study, 70 healthy adults were randomized in a cross-over design to receive different combinations of epinephrine doses and dosing methods.
Subjects received 1 mg of intranasal epinephrine once or twice, 0.3 mg of intramuscular once or twice, or 0.5 mg of intramuscular once. Hemodynamic measurements were taken and extensive pharmacokinetic sampling occurred. Epinephrine nasal spray was again found to be bioequivalent to intramuscular dosing. Based on the amount of time it took the medication to reach maximum concentration, the epinephrine nasal spray absorption rate was faster than intramuscular injections (20 minutes versus 45 minutes). The epinephrine nasal spray had a higher peak of epinephrine concentration compared to the 0.3 mg dose, but 16% lower compared to 0.5 mg doses. Overall, the epinephrine nasal spray delivered a more consistent exposure and hemodynamic response within the first 20 minutes.
A third study (EPI 07), A Phase 1, Five-Period, Five-Treatment, Randomized Crossover Study of the Pharmacokinetics of Epinephrine After Administration of Intransal ARS-1 or EpiPen to Healthy Volunteers, included administration of a single and repeat (twice) dose of 1 mg epinephrine nasal spray compared to single and repeat 0.3mg EpiPen injection in 36 subjects, with blood pressure and heartrate measurements taken every five minutes. Epinephrine nasal spray was again found to have bioequivalent exposure with comparable peak concentrations compared to intramuscular dosing by 0.3 mg EpiPen. The epinephrine nasal spray absorption rate was also faster than EpiPen injections.
These studies also took note of any adverse events that occurred due to the nasal administration of epinephrine. Overall it was well-tolerated with mostly mild adverse events and no significant nasal pain or irritation.
"Epinephrine nasal spray has shown promise in these completed studies," Dr. Lockey added. "With a lack of serious adverse events, comparable rates of absorption and the consistent reliability when it comes to delivery, the ARS-1 product, which will be called Neffy, represents a step forward in patient care for the treatment of severe systemic allergic reactions to help prevent anaphylaxis."
Visit aaaai.org to learn more about anaphylaxis. This research was published in an online supplement to The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has over 7,000 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI's Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home.
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MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Pain relief is more available than ever for treating a painful arthritic thumb, thanks to the development of ever-newer technologies, says Miami-based orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD. Dr. Badia, a noted specialist in disorders and injuries of the hand, wrist and upper limbs, is using the BioPro Modular Thumb Implant as an effective alternative for relieving osteoarthritis of the joint at the base of the thumb – the basal joint. He says such advances in biomaterials could supersede what has been, until now, the "gold standard" for surgical treatment – LRTI.
LRTI, normally performed as an outpatient procedure, involves removal of the thumb joint's trapezium (carpal bone) and then a transfer of a tendon from the patient's forearm to the trapezial space to stabilize the area and prevent collapse of the joint. Although experts contend LRTI provides "95 percent pain relief" and up to 80 percent return of gripping strength, the surgery has some major drawbacks.
"Removing the trapezium may shorten the thumb and leave patients few other options if symptoms persist," Dr. Badia states. He adds that recovery from this kind of surgery also can be prolonged and painful.
Thumb ligament reconstruction without excising the arthritic bone may prove helpful if a patient only experiences a loose tendon, but no loss of bone cartilage, due to disease, Dr. Badia says.
Another common approach is basal joint fusion or arthrodesis which has its cons as well. It is usually limited to a patient's non-dominant hand because the surgery is "associated with decreased range of motion," transfer of normal forces in the thumb to other hand joints and a lack of complete fusion of bone at the thumb's base, according to authors of a 2017 report in Orthopedic Reviews.
"Another option is arthroscopic reconstruction which I tend to use in younger, higher demand patients and when alternatives to surgery are sought. The use of Protease Inhibitors (like PRP on steroids!!) has shown promising results in early follow up of patients with this new modality of treatment," Dr. Badia says.
"As the population ages but continues to be increasingly active, more effective approaches will be needed to provide pain relief from this debilitating osteoarthritic condition, while maintaining strength and range of motion in the thumb," says Dr. Badia, founder and chief medical officer of the Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a walk-in orthopedic care clinic.
Dr. Badia calls advances in artificial joint implants like the BioPro a "step in the right direction." Other scientists concur.
For example, in a February 2019 Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), authors write that, in a four-year follow-up, patients who received an advanced thumb-joint prosthesis – in this case, an Ivory implant – experienced "significantly better thumb abduction, adduction, grip strength, pain relief, satisfaction and faster return to daily activities and previous work" than those who had undergone LRTI. The study included nearly 150 patients.
"Advancements in implant design and materials are overcoming the tendencies of older prosthetic versions to fracture, dislocate or simply fail to relieve pain and improve thumb function," Dr. Badia explains. "Arthroplasty of the thumb is much like a total knee or hip replacement. All or part of the thumb joint is removed and replaced with a prosthesis." 
Associated with aging or previous thumb injury, osteoarthritis of the basal joint is the second most common arthritic condition of the hand, affecting approximately 15 percent of those above 30 years of age and about a third of postmenopausal women. The disorder, which leads to collagen loss and, in its later stages, bony overgrowths on the trapezium, can result in severe pain and loss of grip function and strength.
Physicians normally pursue conservative treatment approaches for patients in early stages of thumb arthritis, including use of anti-inflammatory medications, injection of corticosteroids, thumb splinting, and physical therapy. However, "these treatments are unable to alter the inevitable course of the disease's progressive pain -- and even thumb deformity -- leaving only surgery as next line of defense," Dr. Badia says.
"Main advantage of total joint surgery is that no bridges have been burned," Dr. Badia adds. "If a patient's symptoms persist, the thumb implant can be readily removed, and another surgical procedure performed."
Meanwhile, he offers these tips for reducing the risk – or at least delaying onset -- of basal joint osteoarthritis: 

Perform simple hand exercises that include flexing and bending of fingers and finger touching.

Take frequent breaks from jobs requiring strong gripping of tools like hammers, wrenches or screwdrivers or involve pushing, pulling or lifting of heavy objects.

Practice good posture, especially when using hands for activities such as keyboard typing.

Follow a healthy lifestyle: stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight and eat foods high in nutrition.

Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a walk-in orthopedic care clinic. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an honorary member of many international professional hand societies. Dr. Badia specializes in treating all problems related to the hand and upper extremities, including trauma, sports injury, joint reconstruction, nerve injuries and arthroscopic surgeries. http://www.orthonowcare.com, http://www.drbadia.com, 305-227-4263.

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The Thumb Implant is an effective alternative for relieving osteoarthritis of the joint at the base of the thumb – the basal join



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TBC Corporation, the parent company to automotive maintenance and tire centers Tire Kingdom and NTB Tire & Service Centers, has announced a new partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
TBC Corporation, the parent company to automotive maintenance and tire centers Tire Kingdom and NTB Tire & Service Centers, has announced a new partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities(RMHC). RMHC helps families with ill or injured children stay together, and close to the medical care their child needs at leading hospitals worldwide.
Through the partnership, Aligned in Hope will provide support to RMHC through the following efforts: 

After leaving the hospital, RMHC families will receive a special membership card that offers discounts for life on tires and maintenance services at any Tire Kingdom and NTB Tire & Service Center in the United States.

Service discounts for shuttle vehicles utilized by Ronald McDonald House programs to transport families – helping to minimize vehicle downtime and prevent costly repairs.

Discounts on products for Ronald McDonald Care Mobile which provide access to medical, dental and health care resources in communities where children need it most.

TBC Associates at more than 600 Tire Kingdom and NTB Service Centers throughout 18 states will have the opportunity to participate in volunteer activities at and in support of local RMHC Chapters, further reinforcing the team's commitment to making a difference in the lives of RMHC families.

The relationship between NTB, Tire Kingdom and RMHC will also be visible in-store and online through educational and promotional campaigns designed to make a difference and have an impact.
"We're extremely excited about the opportunity to make an impact through our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities and their local Chapters throughout the United States," said Erik R. Olsen, President & CEO of TBC Corporation. "Aligned in Hope affords us the opportunity to give back to RMHC families while doing what we do best, fixing cars, in our ultimate quest and firm belief in our ability and moral obligation to leave everything better – a TBC Corporation core value."
An integral part of TBC and all business units spanning retail, franchise, wholesale, distribution, ecommerce and corporate shared services is corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, one of the company's core values focuses on it — leave everything better. The company has initiatives that are driven by the company as well as initiatives that are Associate-driven, all communicated to associates via a formalized program called TBC Driven To Give (#TBCDrivenToGive).
"We are grateful to TBC Corporation and their commitment to providing support to RMHC families through their Aligned in Hope initiative," said Sheila Musolino, President & CEO, RMHC. "This new partnership will provide essential tire and automotive resources to our system and RMHC families as they return home after their child's medical treatment. We certainly look forward to welcoming TBC Associates to our local Chapters across the United States so they can experience first-hand the impact they are making for these families."
ABOUT NTB TIRE & SERVICE CENTERS 
NTB Tire & Service Centers provides a broad range of automotive maintenance and tire services at more than 400 retail locations. A brand of TBC Corporation, NTB is known as a trusted name in the automotive aftermarket due in large part to their trained and certified ASE technicians, exceptional customer service, and state-of-the-art equipment. To locate a store near you, visit NTB.com.
ABOUT TIRE KINGDOM SERVICE CENTERS 
Tire Kingdom Service Centers, founded in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1972, provides a broad range of automotive maintenance and tire services in more than 190 retail locations throughout Florida. A brand of TBC Corporation, Tire Kingdom is known as a trusted name in the automotive aftermarket due in large part to trained and certified ASE technicians, exceptional customer service, and state-of-the-art equipment. To locate a store near you, visit TireKingdom.com.
ABOUT TBC CORPORATION 
For more than 60 years, TBC Corporation (TBC), one of North America's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through a multi-channel strategy, has been a tire company ahead of the curve. Through worldwide operations spanning wholesale, retail, and franchise, TBC provides customers top tier brands and automotive maintenance and repair services with the underlying mission to exceed customer expectations. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico through TBC Brands, National Tire Wholesale (NTW), TBC International, and TBC de Mexico. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at more than 600 company-operated tire and automotive service centers under the brands Tire Kingdom Service Centers and NTB Tire & Service Centers. TBC, through a subsidiary, also owns the Big O Tires and Midas franchise systems.
ABOUT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES 
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation that creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Through its global network of over 275 Chapters in more than 65 countries and regions, and its three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House, the Ronald McDonald Family Room and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, RMHC helps families with ill or injured children stay together, and close to the medical care their child needs at leading hospitals worldwide. RMHC programs not only provide access to quality health care, they enable family-centered care ensuring families are fully supported and actively involved in their children's care. 
For more information, visit rmhc.org. Follow RMHC on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Lava Gel Technologies today announced h°eats pads-for-healthcare, a new way to ensure acute care hospitals have the tools to address the potential unprecedented demand for safe, hot food services as a result of the global health pandemic caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Lava Gel Technologies today announced h°eats pads-for-healthcare, a new way to ensure acute care hospitals have the tools to address the potential unprecedented demand for safe, hot food services as a result of the global health pandemic caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
H°eats pads-for-healthcare allows hospital food services the ability to keep tray-lines operational when a steamtable becomes inoperative or if the need for mobile, flexible and agile food services is required. H°eats pads-for-healthcare is a water-activated, flame-free, self-heating pad that is placed between two food pans. It provides safe, reliable, flame free heat for up to two hours and offers a new way for health care foodservice departments to continue patient feeding operations when steamtable equipment becomes in-operable or the demands on the food services extends beyond the limitations of the existing infrastructure. H°eats pads-for-healthcare's low cost and 30 second activation, are the perfect choice for a foodservice department's meal service contingency plan. H°eats pads-for-healthcare also allows foodservice departments the ability to scale up their feeding operations immediately, to meet the demands of increasing patient census during emergency situations. H°eats pads-for-healthcare integrates seamlessly with existing equipment and supplies and does not require accessories or special equipment to purchase.
"All healthcare foodservice departments should have a rapidly deployable, inexpensive contingency plan that can be implemented, on demand, in times of need that will ensure the delivery of hot, nourishing meals to their patients. With today's unpredictable demands on a hospital's foodservice department, a safe, simple and reliable contingency plan to scale up or ensure continued meal deliveries, regardless of a lack of additional equipment capacity or un-expected equipment failures, is a must," says Anthony Russo, Director of Business Development at Lava Gel Technologies, LLC.
Jimmy Frischling, Managing Partner at Branded Hospitality Group LLC, added, "The issue facing Acute Care Hospitals represents an immediate and material threat to our healthcare system and while there are many pressing issues hospitals will need to address as a result of the expected spike in demand for health services, we feel LGT can specifically be an ally to the healthcare industry as it pertains to its Food Services that are also going to be under tremendous pressure."
Features and benefits of h°eats pads-for-healthcare include: 

Activates and operational in less than 30 seconds

Low cost per activation

Safe, non-toxic, reliable flame-free heat

Requires up to 90% less water than traditional food warming methods

No special equipment to operate, integrates with existing equipment and supplies

First orders can be shipped within 24 hours *subject to availability

H°eats pads-for-healthcare are available now in full and half pan sizes and can be used with 2 – ½ or 4" deep pans and are $3.00 per food pan activation. For more information on h°eats pad-for-healthcare contact arusso@lavagelusa.com
About Lava Gel Technologies LLC 
Lava Gel Technologies LLC., a subsidiary of Lava Gel USA Is a US based company specializing in the development and production of innovative, safe, reliable and simple to operate products that provide flame-free heat, that can be used anytime, anywhere and by anyone. Products that are "Powered by Lava Gel" are currently used in the cosmetic, healthcare, foodservice and consumer goods markets. The products developed by Lava Gel Technologies LLC are covered by numerous US and Foreign patents.
About Branded Hospitality Group LLC 
Branded Hospitality Group LLC ("Branded"), is an investment & solutions platform based in New York City. Branded leverages its ecosystem of hospitality venues, industry expertise and deep relationships to connect Hospitality Industry Technology, Food-Tech, Prop-Tech and Innovative companies with capital and customers. Branded is at the intersection of hospitality, technology, innovation and capital.

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Key New NEPC Review Takeaway: Though it credibly estimates the magnitude of a charter school test score effect, report's failure to address critical policy questions limits its use for policymakers.

BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
A recent Manhattan Institute report attempts to estimate the effects of charter school enrollment on student test scores in Newark, NJ – a city whose charter sector has been under intense scrutiny – and finds positive effects on English language and math test scores. The report deems these effects "large" as compared to other types of educational interventions.
Dr. Mark Weber of the New Jersey Policy Perspective and Rutgers University reviewed Charter Schools in Newark: The Effect on Student Test Scores, which uses a random component of Newark's school enrollment system to isolate the effect of charter schools on test score outcomes.
The report's method creates a natural experiment that compares outcomes between students who were offered charter seats and those who were not. This creates strong internal validity for the report's positive test score findings. However, the generalizability of the findings is undermined by the fact that students who apply to charter schools differ significantly from the greater Newark student population. Students who are offered seats in charter schools are, for example, less likely to be English language learners or have special education needs. But the report never addresses this core issue of external validity.
The report also fails to address a key issue of scalability and sustainability. Teachers in the studied charter schools are less likely to remain in their jobs more than a few years, resulting in schools employing relatively few experienced teachers. This allows the schools to have lower overall personnel costs, even as they pay their inexperienced teachers more than comparably inexperienced public district school teachers, and even as they provide longer school days.
More time in school, in all likelihood, will positively impact test scores. However, can the studied charter schools maintain this financial model as they expand and enroll a different student population? While the report confirms previous work showing a positive charter effect on test scores in Newark, it fails to address these and other critical issues that stakeholders must understand to formulate good charter school policy in New Jersey and elsewhere.
Accordingly, even for policymakers who equate test scores with overall learning, Weber concludes that while the report has credible internal validity, it has only limited policy use.
Find the review, by Mark Weber, at: 
http://nepc.colorado.edu/thinktank/newark-charters
Find Charter Schools in Newark: The Effect on Student Test Scores, written by Marcus A. Winters and published by Manhattan Institute, at: 
https://media4.manhattan-institute.org/sites/default/files/charter-schools-newark-effect-on-student-test-scores-MW.pdf
NEPC Reviews (http://thinktankreview.org) provide the public, policymakers, and the press with timely, academically sound reviews of selected publications. NEPC Reviews are made possible in part by support provided by the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice: http://www.greatlakescenter.org
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Robbins Research International (Tony Robbins) releases white paper showing American business owners are hungry for success, but are lacking in proven strategies & tools

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Robbins Research International, the company behind Tony Robbins' Business Mastery program, announced the release of an in-depth white paper on the current mindset of the American small and medium-sized business owner.
The 2020 edition of the company's Business Owner Mindset Report asked 524 business owners and entrepreneurs questions that address the psychology that drives their decisions and attitudes toward future business growth. Questions were focused on the most common pain points of small business owners, such as work-life balance, financial stability, preparation for the upcoming recession, and the relative importance of purpose, or "finding your why."
One essential finding was the significant gap between how entrepreneurs feel about their own skills versus the tools they have to succeed. More than half (52%) are still remarkably confident that they are prepared for whatever the economy pitches their way – including a full-blown recession. Just one year ago, the same study showed more than 6 in 10 reporting the same level of confidence, though, so news of a looming recession appears to be impacting the average business owner.
Still, today's entrepreneurs are forging ahead with confidence, embracing their mission and rejecting old notions that success and sacrifice are one and the same. So what's missing?
The research revealed that while business owners are certain they have the will to succeed, just 20% are very confident that they have the tools they need to get there. Finances are still the number one concern; in fact, the number of business owners who rate it as their biggest source of worry is growing. Yet entrepreneurs overwhelmingly love what they do and are optimistic about the future – they just need to put strategies in place to achieve their dreams.
"We wanted to understand what is keeping our clients up at night, and how we can provide better tools and resources to build their confidence, and, in turn, our economy." said Brook Bishop, Executive Director of Business Mastery & Business Results Training at Robbins Research International. "These insights are essential to developing content for our offerings, such as our Small Business Owner toolkit and the Business Mastery program."
For all the most valuable insights about the state of the American entrepreneur, view and download a complimentary copy of the white paper in full here.
About Tony Robbins:
Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist. For more than 37 years, millions of people have enjoyed the warmth, humor and dynamic presentation of Mr. Robbins' corporate and personal development events. As the nation's #1 life and business strategist, he's called upon to consult and coach some of the world's finest athletes, entertainers, Fortune 500 CEOs and even presidents of nations.
As an entrepreneur, he has more than 20 companies, a dozen of which he actively manages. At present, the companies he founded or partnered-in have combined annual sales of more than $6 billion a year. Also of note is Robbins' marquee philanthropy, which spans more than three-and-a-half decades of serving those forgotten by society – children, the imprisoned and the homeless. He is responsible for feeding more than 42 million people, and this year, through his partnership with Feeding America, Robbins has committed to personally provide 50 million meals to those in need, and he is at work to get matching funds to feed 100 million people this year alone.



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Interbit Data, a leading technology company dedicated to providing hospital care teams with on-demand access to crucial patient data, has announced the launch of its refreshed website, including a new tagline and look and feel.

NATICK, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Interbit Data, a leading technology company dedicated to providing hospital care teams with on-demand access to crucial patient data, has announced the launch of its refreshed website, including a new tagline and look and feel.
With more than 23 years in business, Interbit Data delivers innovative software solutions to hospitals and health systems across North America that are looking to streamline the way they share information and distribute reports enterprise-wide, including to offsite clinics and users. Interbit Data also provides care teams access to critical information during planned and unplanned system downtimes and/or cyberattacks, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.
"Our technology is at the cutting edge of healthcare data access and distribution. As we begin a new year and a new decade, it's important that our branding and online user experience reflects the innovative nature of our solutions and the forward-thinking attitude of our expert team," says Arthur Young, President and CEO of Interbit Data.
Interbit Data offers two distinct software solutions, NetDelivery and NetSafe. NetDelivery is an automated report distribution solution that delivers information generated from a hospital's healthcare information system (HCIS) to clinicians and staff across the organization, helping hospitals improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and provide optimal patient service and high-quality care, all while meeting compliance with federal patient privacy and access requirements. NetSafe ensures uninterrupted accessibility to critical patient information during system downtimes in a secure, HIPAA-compliant environment. These downtimes may be planned, such as routine system updates, unplanned, such as power outages and natural disasters, or crises, such as data breaches and cyberattacks. In either instance, NetSafe's Point-of-Care and CyberCrisis Vault modules ensure access to the information needed to avoid care interruption.
"As a Registered Nurse, I can attest to the fact that without access to the right information, patient safety can and will be compromised," says Kelley Smith, RN, MPH, former nurse at Henry Ford Health System. "Care teams must have uninterrupted access to a patient's clinical history, medication schedule, allergies and more, or we just can't make the real-time decisions necessary for safe and effective care. Whether it's power outages or cyberattacks, interruptions happen, and Interbit Data's solutions help ensure we have the information we need at all times."
About Interbit Data 
Interbit Data is an industry leader in data accessibility for hospitals and health systems. Our software solutions ensure secure, reliable access to patient information anytime, anywhere – including at offsite locations, during system downtimes, and even during cyberattacks. With more than 23 years in business and more than 700 customers across North America, we are experts at data access and report distribution, empowering you to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, provide optimal patient service and high-quality care, all while meeting federal patient privacy and access requirements. Discover more at interbitdata.com.

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The Orange County, California plastic surgeon comments on a recent article that patients should hold out for a board-certified plastic surgeon on any cosmetic procedure or plastic surgery.

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
A March 4 article on The Province reports on an ongoing investigation into a woman who allegedly claimed to be a medical doctor before performing Botox injections and other cosmetic procedures despite multiple court orders to stop. On February 20, the woman was caught administering Botox injections at a "Botox and filler party" and is awaiting another court appearance. Orange County-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael A. Jazayeri says that the individuals who received injections from the woman are lucky they have not experienced any known adverse effects. While injectable-based procedures such as Botox are simpler than plastic surgery, undergoing cosmetic or medical procedures from anyone who is not licensed to do so is taking a serious risk, says Dr. Jazayeri. Botox, he notes, is derived from a neurotoxin and it takes a medical professional who knows what they are doing to administer it safely and, also important, to ensure that it has the desired flattering impact.
Dr. Jazayeri says that there are always unlicensed or otherwise suspicious or insufficiently trained individuals performing cosmetic procedures at discounted rates, promising good results but knowingly risking the health and safety of patients. The problem, says the plastic surgeon, is that these unauthorized individuals are unlikely to have the proper experience and knowledge – not to mention the moral scruples – to safely perform such procedures.
The doctor emphasizes that, with a board-certified plastic surgeon, Botox injections and fillers are extremely safe and typically produce outstanding results when performed by a skilled physician with a strong aesthetic sense. He adds that it's true that Botox can be administered under the supervision of other types of MDs but it is always best to stick with the experts in any field. He notes that plastic surgeons have to undergo an additional two years of training that other types of physicians do not and they are routinely tasked with improving the appearance of all types of patients in a great many ways. Board-certified plastic surgeons have an in-depth understanding of facial rejuvenation from both a medical and an aesthetic perspective that other types of doctors likely do not possess.
An example of this, notes Dr. Jazayeri, is that patients who are considering a more permanent type of facial rejuvenation should know that Botox can be used in conjunction with a surgical facelift. It takes the skill, experience, and aesthetic sense of a first-rate plastic surgeon to get the best possible results from such a procedure, says the Orange County plastic surgeon.
Readers who would like to learn more about plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures with Dr. Jazayeri may visit his website at https://www.drjaz.com or call him at 714-242-5908.

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Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael A. Jazayeri.

While injectable-based procedures such as Botox are simpler than plastic surgery, undergoing cosmetic or medical procedures from anyone who is not licensed to do so is taking a serious risk



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Highly rated workers' compensation attorney, seasoned judge, and experienced policy maker joins the industry leader in evidence-based care guidance

AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
ODG, an MCG Health company, announces Patrick F. Robinson, workers' compensation attorney and judge, and a former Regional Director for the Workers' Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), has joined ODG as Vice President of Government Affairs. Along with his public policy experience with WCRI and as a former Director of the Louisiana Office of Workers' Compensation, Robinson has over 25 years of experience as an attorney, successfully representing business owners, employers, and insurers.
After graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University as a Distinguished Military Graduate, Robinson's career began with his service as an infantry officer with the U.S. Army at Ft. Polk, Louisiana. He received his law degree from Louisiana State University in 1994. Robinson worked as a lawyer and workers' compensation judge before being appointed by the Governor of Louisiana as the Director of the Louisiana Office of Workers Compensation. After leaving government service in 2015, he became regional director for WCRI, working with stakeholders across the country to improve workers' compensation systems.
Most recently, Robinson was a partner with the law firm of Allen & Gooch before joining ODG/MCG as Vice President and Director of Government Affairs.
As VP of Government Affairs for ODG, Patrick will be responsible for continuing to support and grow the ODG footprint for treatment and drug formulary adoptions in workers' compensation. With about a dozen ODG mandates starting with Ohio in 2003 followed by North Dakota in 2005, Texas in 2007, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and most recently in Kentucky, Indiana, Montana, Tennessee, and Arizona, the success of ODG in workers' compensation has helped regulators and legislators create system savings in several cases of more than 50% due to improved outcomes and reduced friction.
"Regulators will appreciate Patrick's extensive, multi-faceted experience and understanding of workers' compensation public policy as both a litigator and a former policy-maker," said Phil LeFevre, Managing Director at ODG by MCG. "We are thrilled to have Patrick on board to assist with our continuous support of ODG states along with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders considering implementation of evidence-based guidelines and drug formularies for their systems."
"I have seen first-hand the results of ODG, including dramatic reduction in treatment delay, lost-time, medical costs, and workers' compensation premiums, as well as monumental strides in reduction of opioid abuse," commented Robinson. "It is not surprising that ODG has more successful adoptions and mandates than any other guideline. I am very excited to join the ODG team to help support those implementations and assist other states looking to adopt and implement evidence-based guidelines and formularies."
About ODG 
ODG, an MCG Health company, provides unbiased, evidence-based guidelines that unite payers, providers, and employers in the effort to confidently and effectively return employees to health. The clinical guidelines and analytical tools within ODG are designed to improve and benchmark return-to-work performance, facilitate quality care while limiting inappropriate utilization, assess claim risk for interventional triage, and set reserves based on industry data. For more information visit http://www.mcg.com/odg.
About MCG Health 
MCG, part of the Hearst Health network, helps healthcare organizations implement informed care strategies that proactively and efficiently move people toward health. MCG's transparent assessment of the latest research and scholarly articles, along with our own data analysis, gives patients, providers, and payers the vetted information they need to feel confident in every care decision, in every moment. For more information visit http://www.mcg.com or follow our Twitter handle at @MCG_Health.

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ODG by MCG is the leader in medical treatment & return to work guidelines

"We are thrilled to have Patrick on board to assist with our continuous support of ODG states along with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders considering implementation of evidence-based guidelines and drug formularies for their systems." - Phil LeFevre, Managing Director at ODG by MCG



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Ocean Tomo's Risk Management practice shares practical advice for corporations, financial service providers, and law firms in "COVID-19: An Unanticipated Resiliency Stress Test" white paper series.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Ocean Tomo's Risk Management practice led by Manish Das today released a series of white papers to support corporations, financial service providers and law firms in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These white papers are designed to help clients manage current business uncertainty. There are four papers available for download from the Ocean Tomo Risk and Resiliency Center:
COVID-19: An Unanticipated Resiliency Stress Test for Corporations
COVID-19: An Unanticipated Resiliency Stress Test for Financial Institutions
COVID-19: An Unanticipated Resiliency Stress Test for the Energy & Commodity Sector
COVID-19: Operational Resiliency Guidelines for Firms
COVID-19 is a globally disruptive health and humanitarian challenge. It has taken a personal toll on thousands infected as well as caregivers and health professionals. Ocean Tomo white papers review the challenges this viral outbreak presents to the business community at large as well as the unique impact to the financial services, energy, and commodity industry sectors.
Through a review of looming challenges and risks during this period of uncertainty, Ocean Tomo highlights select ways organizations can proactively manage impact and presents responsive practices to strengthen business resiliency. Select topics include: 

Building a resiliency and risk management team

Key considerations in an operational resiliency plan, including assessment of digital delivery of services

Stabilizing the supply chain

Cash flow and liquidity management

Financial planning including stress scenario assessment

Communication with investors, suppliers and customers

Legal assessment of upstream and downstream dependencies

Presenting an informed, end-to-end agile strategy to your Board, employees and other key stakeholders

For further information on the white paper series or to discuss how Ocean Tomo can assist your company or firm, please contact Manish Das at +1 415 946 2560 or mdas@oceantomo.com.
About Ocean Tomo
Ocean Tomo, the Intellectual Capital Merchant Bank firm, provides companies with financial services related to intellectual property and intangible assets, including financial expert testimony, intellectual property, and complex financial instrument valuation, strategy consulting, risk and regulatory compliance, investment advisory, innovation management consulting and transaction brokerage.
Our Opinion, Management, and Advisory Services are built upon more than three decades of experience valuing intellectual property in the most rigorous of venues – State, Federal, and international courts. Our financial, market, and technical experts provide a unique understanding of the contributory value of proprietary innovation. This is the cornerstone of our business. This insight permeates every practice.
Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC, a licensed broker-dealer under Federal and State securities law (brokercheck.finra.org Broker Check CRD #: 172912) and Ocean Tomo.

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Ocean Tomo highlights select ways organizations can proactively manage impact and presents responsive practices to strengthen business resiliency.



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Ocean Tomo's Risk Management practice shares practical advice for corporations, financial service providers, and law firms in "COVID-19: An Unanticipated Resiliency Stress Test" white paper series.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Ocean Tomo's Risk Management practice led by Manish Das today released a series of white papers to support corporations, financial service providers and law firms in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These white papers are designed to help clients manage current business uncertainty. There are four papers available for download from the Ocean Tomo Risk and Resiliency Center:
COVID-19: An Unanticipated Resiliency Stress Test for Corporations
COVID-19: An Unanticipated Resiliency Stress Test for Financial Institutions
COVID-19: An Unanticipated Resiliency Stress Test for the Energy & Commodity Sector
COVID-19: Operational Resiliency Guidelines for Firms
COVID-19 is a globally disruptive health and humanitarian challenge. It has taken a personal toll on thousands infected as well as caregivers and health professionals. Ocean Tomo white papers review the challenges this viral outbreak presents to the business community at large as well as the unique impact to the financial services, energy, and commodity industry sectors.
Through a review of looming challenges and risks during this period of uncertainty, Ocean Tomo highlights select ways organizations can proactively manage impact and presents responsive practices to strengthen business resiliency. Select topics include: 

Building a resiliency and risk management team

Key considerations in an operational resiliency plan, including assessment of digital delivery of services

Stabilizing the supply chain

Cash flow and liquidity management

Financial planning including stress scenario assessment

Communication with investors, suppliers and customers

Legal assessment of upstream and downstream dependencies

Presenting an informed, end-to-end agile strategy to your Board, employees and other key stakeholders

For further information on the white paper series or to discuss how Ocean Tomo can assist your company or firm, please contact Manish Das at +1 415 946 2560 or mdas@oceantomo.com.
About Ocean Tomo
Ocean Tomo, the Intellectual Capital Merchant Bank firm, provides companies with financial services related to intellectual property and intangible assets, including financial expert testimony, intellectual property, and complex financial instrument valuation, strategy consulting, risk and regulatory compliance, investment advisory, innovation management consulting and transaction brokerage.
Our Opinion, Management, and Advisory Services are built upon more than three decades of experience valuing intellectual property in the most rigorous of venues – State, Federal, and international courts. Our financial, market, and technical experts provide a unique understanding of the contributory value of proprietary innovation. This is the cornerstone of our business. This insight permeates every practice.
Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC, a licensed broker-dealer under Federal and State securities law (brokercheck.finra.org Broker Check CRD #: 172912) and Ocean Tomo.

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Ocean Tomo highlights select ways organizations can proactively manage impact and presents responsive practices to strengthen business resiliency.



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House Cleaning Company Goes Beyond Cleaning with Safe and Effective Disinfection

ATLANTA (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Maid Brigade, the leader in green residential house cleaning, is revolutionizing the cleaning industry with its PUREmist disinfection system. Many consumers are unaware that their homes are not being disinfected during regular cleaning due to the complexity of traditional disinfection methods that require germ-specific chemicals and lengthy soak times. Maid Brigade has introduced the PUREmist disinfection system to address this issue.
PUREmist disinfects by killing germs, bacteria and viruses using the combination of a hospital grade disinfectant applied via an electrostatic sprayer to create an electronically charged mist that wraps around surfaces and objects for 360-degree coverage. The electrostatic technology allows the disinfectant to bond to areas that are unreachable by traditional pump sprayers and eliminates the need to wipe away remaining liquid after correct dwell time has occurred. By allowing the product to dwell and then air dry, the disinfectant remains in place until the surface is touched again. PUREmist can disinfect kitchens, bathrooms and living areas with special emphasis on high touch areas such as computers, keyboards, remotes, light switches, handles, knobs and more. Unlike bleach and other disinfecting chemicals, PUREmist is safe to use in the home around children, pets and plants. PUREmist is effective at killing bloodborne pathogens, Herpes, Polio, Norovirus, MRSA and many animal pathogens. It is effective at preventing the flu and other viruses which spread easily. PUREmist is also helpful in removing odor from pets, smoke and other causes in the home.
Maid Brigade is committed to providing our customers with the safest, healthiest and most effective cleaning methods available. PUREmist achieves the goal of disinfecting without toxic chemicals and keeps customers' homes and the environment safe and healthy.
PUREmist is available exclusively from Maid Brigade and may be used during one-time, regular as well as move in cleanings. Available at participating Maid Brigade locations. Visit https://www.maidbrigade.com/puremist/ for more information.
About Maid Brigade 
Headquartered in Atlanta, Maid Brigade is a global residential cleaning service with more than 365 franchised service areas operating in the United States, Canada and Saudi Arabia. Established in1981, Maid Brigade remains at the forefront of the residential cleaning industry. Maid Brigade was the first national residential cleaning service to commit to green cleaning and established its Green Clean Certified system which is safer and healthier for employees, customers and the environment. Customers depend on Maid Brigade to consistently exceed their expectations, providing a safe and thorough cleaning, along with superior, guaranteed service. For more information, visit http://www.maidbrigade.com or call 888-79-GREEN.



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Coronavirus training program will enable health workers in high-risk countries to rapidly scale-up response efforts

MILLWOOD, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Project HOPE today announced it is teaming up with the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at the Watson Institute of Brown University to develop and implement a COVID-19 training program for health workers to rapidly scale-up response efforts in high-risk countries.
"As confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase here in the United States, we must not forget this is a global pandemic that requires a robust and well-coordinated global response. If just one country is unable to contain the spread of COVID-19, everyone around the world will continue to be at risk for a very long time," said Rabih Torbay, President and CEO at Project HOPE. "That's why we're partnering with the experts at Brown University to develop a world-class infection control and prevention training for health workers in at-risk countries, and we'll also make the curriculum publicly available so doctors and nurses worldwide can benefit."
"We are excited to be partnering with Project HOPE on this important training. Health workers are the most valuable resource of any nation's healthcare system, and we need to ensure that they are well trained all over the world to protect themselves and care for patients during this worldwide pandemic," said Adam Levine, Director of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at the Watson Institute of Brown University.
This COVID-19 training will teach and evaluate trainees on core competencies, including biology and transmission mechanisms; infection prevention and control; contact tracing; screening and triage; diagnosis and management; stabilization and resuscitation; health facility operations and surge capacity; and risk communication and public health messaging. The training will utilize the Training-of-Trainers model to engage master trainers and coach new trainers, allowing Project HOPE and the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies to quickly build a cadre of competent instructors who can then teach the material to other health workers in their community.
To ensure health facilities worldwide can quickly benefit from this training, the curriculum is being designed for widespread replication and will be publicly available once finalized. Given global travel restrictions, Project HOPE and the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies are considering various platforms for training delivery, including teletraining as well as online, interactive training modules. Project HOPE plans to deliver this training in North Macedonia and Kosovo in the next month before further expansion to additional countries.
This training is only one part of a much larger COVID-19 response effort by Project HOPE, which includes supporting frontline health workers in China as well as expanding support into North Macedonia, Kosovo, Colombia, Indonesia and Ethiopia.
Project HOPE is one of the only international relief organizations with a response team on the ground in China for the COVID-19 outbreak. Over the past two months, Project HOPE has delivered a total of nearly 5 million facemasks as well as isolation gowns, protective coveralls, exam gloves, and other protective gear to hospitals in Hubei, Yunan, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Sichuan provinces and to Shanghai. Project HOPE is also providing lifesaving medical equipment to support patient care and treatment now and long into the future, including ventilators, medical air compressors, and disinfection machines.
For more information on Project HOPE's response to the coronavirus outbreak, visit http://www.projecthope.org.
ABOUT PROJECT HOPE
Project HOPE operates around the world wherever the need is greatest, working side-by-side with health care workers and their communities, addressing the greatest public health challenges to enable people to live their best lives. We respond to disasters and health crises and stay on in communities long after disaster strikes to help find solutions to epidemics and any other neglected health needs.
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN STUDIES
The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, is committed to promoting a more just, peaceful, and secure world by furthering a deeper understanding of global human rights and humanitarian challenges, and encouraging collaboration between local communities, academics, and practitioners to develop innovative solutions to these challenges.

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"If just one country is unable to contain the spread of COVID-19, everyone around the world will continue to be at risk for a very long time," said Rabih Torbay, President and CEO at Project HOPE



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Energage launches a free, on-demand podcast series aimed at helping organizations maintain a connection with employees as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves.

EXTON, PA. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Energage, the leader in helping companies measure, shape, and showcase their culture through a fully unified SaaS platform, today announced it has launched a free, on-demand podcast series aimed at helping organizations maintain a connection with employees as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves.
"This crisis will have many phases, all of which will require companies to keep the lines of communication open with what is the most disparate workforce this economy has ever experienced," said Doug Claffey, Energage founder and chief strategy officer. "Our business was founded 14 years ago with the purpose of making the world a better place to work together. It is in that spirit that we are working hard to create content and solutions that provide organizations the support they need to effectively manage the employee experience."
The podcast series will feature Claffey, as he offers organizations tips around how to best gather feedback from employees during such an uncertain, dynamic, and complex situation. The episodes, focused on delivering actionable tips, will be no more than three minutes long, and released frequently to help organizations focus their efforts and adapt quickly to fast-changing conditions. Subscribers will be alerted when a new episode is posted.
Click here to listen to the first podcast episode, titled "COVID-19: Why Employee Communication is More Important Than Ever," and subscribe to receive alerts when new episodes are available. The second episode is scheduled to post on Thursday, March 19th.
About Energage 
Energage offers a fully unified SaaS platform, plus support and professional services, to help organizations recruit and retain the right talent. As a B-Corporation founding member, Energage has committed itself to the purpose of making the world a better place to work together. Based on 14 years of culture research, the engine behind 51 Top Workplaces programs across the country, and data gathered from over 20 million employees at 60,000 organizations, Energage has isolated the 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any business, and developed the tools and expertise to help organizations measure, shape, and showcase their unique culture to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. For more information, please visit energage.com. Follow us on Twitter @teamenergage and Facebook and LinkedIn @energage.

"This crisis will have many phases, all of which will require companies to keep the lines of communication open with what is the most disparate workforce this economy has ever experienced," said Doug Claffey, Energage founder and chief strategy officer



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The Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR) opened a new clinic in the Cancun Riviera. The grand opening took place on March 13th where the attendees gather to celebrate the inauguration of these premium facilities.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
The leader stem cell research center has opened a new clinic in Mexico.
The Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR) brings the most personalized stem cell therapy to patients all over the world, improving their quality of life. Thanks to it's great success GIOSTAR Mexico has expanded and opened a new premium facilities in the Cancun Riviera.
The grand opening took place on March 13th at ARIA, located in Playacar, an exclusive private neighborhood. Local and international guests arrived since 4:00 PM to celebrate this magnificent event.
Dr. Anand Srivastava, Chairman and Co-Founder of GIOSTAR attended the event. He expressed: "It is very important to establish and emotional connection between the patient and regenerative medicine. The Cancun Riviera is the perfect destination to receive stem cell therapy, considering that it is a calm and suitable place to receive the most effective treatment."
At 5:00 PM, with the help of the Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo, Mexico, the official inauguration took place with a traditional ribbon cut, where the press and attendees cheered on the joy of this accomplishment.
The participants that attended these event had a chance to take a tour around the clinic to show how the combination of high end technology and relaxing atmosphere creates the perfect environment for a top class clinic.

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GIOSTAR Mexico representatives inaugurating Cancun Riviera facilities.

The Cancun Riviera is the perfect destination to receive stem cell therapy, considering that it is a calm and suitable place to receive the most effective treatment.



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Healthcare Leaders Highlight Opportunities to Modernize and Democratize Surveys

NASHVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
The Patient Experience Policy Forum (PXPF), supported by the Beryl Institute, releases a new position paper – It's Time To Take Patient Experience Measurement And Reporting To A New Level: Next Steps For Modernizing And Democratizing National Patient Surveys. Published as a blog post with Health Affairs, illustrates that while standardized Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) measures have played an important role in efforts to improve patient experiences, it is time for a comprehensive effort to modernize and democratize all surveys and related data used to assess patient experiences with care.
The article highlights the major improvements needed to modernize national patient experience surveys, by making the data more accessible and understandable to all health care stakeholders. It is recommended that these changes apply to all mandated surveys of patient experiences, not just CAHPS Hospital Survey (HCAHPS).
The next steps for modernizing the surveys include: 

Routinely update survey content based on patient, family, and caregiver input

Include patient narratives and comments

Expand modes of administration

Refine invitation messages

And for democratizing surveys include: 

Level the survey playing field

Publish vendor-neutral comparative data

Align measurement requirements

Enhance public reporting

Click here to view visual: Recommendations for Modernizing and Democratizing Patient Surveys
"From its emergence as an idea fostered by the voices of our community, to a thoughtful, collaborative and visionary effort, the PX Policy Forum represents a growing unified voice linking professionals and patients in co-creating what is possible in elevating the human experience in healthcare through policy." said Jason Wolf, PhD, CPXP, President & CEO of The Beryl Institute. "This powerful statement on what it will take to rethink how we measure and act on what we ask patients and families offers a forward-thinking foundation for the future on which we must all build."
View the full article: https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20200309.359946/full/
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About The Beryl Institute:
The Beryl Institute is a global community that builds the capacity of organizations to elevate the human experience in healthcare and develops individuals who impact experience excellence. We believe human experience is grounded in experiences of patients & families, those who work in healthcare and the communities they serve.
We define the patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.
About The Patient Experience Policy Forum:
The Patient Experience Policy Forum (PXPF), supported by the Beryl Institute, is a broad-based and diverse coalition of patients, family members, caregivers, and health care professionals uniquely led by a balanced board of patient/family partners and senior patient experience leaders. Our purpose and commitment is to advocate for and help shape policy at the national and local levels on issues that directly affect patient and family experience and elevate the human experience in health care. We do so through convening policy forums, educating policy makers, sponsoring advocacy events, providing communication updates, and publishing calls to action.

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A new study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine could provide a major breakthrough in finding a cure for gastroparesis, a painful condition in which the stomach is unable to empty itself of food. Among the symptoms are heartburn, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and feeling full quickly when eating.

DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
A new study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine could provide a major breakthrough in finding a cure for gastroparesis, a painful condition in which the stomach is unable to empty itself of food. Among the symptoms are heartburn, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and feeling full quickly when eating. In the most severe cases, patients can experience dehydration, malnutrition and bezoars — which occur when food hardens and, in turn, can block the opening from the stomach into the small intestine (the pylorus).
The study, led by Prabhash Dadhich, Ph.D., and Khalil N Bitar, Ph.D. AGAF's laboratory, at Wake Forest School of Medicine, shows how transplanting neural stem cells in combination with interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) can restore the stomach muscles' function and enable food to once again move normally through the digestive system.
Dr. Bitar explained, "ICCs are the 'pacemakers of the gut.' Neurons relax smooth muscle with help of ICCs. A reduction in both these types of cells in the stomach negatively impacts the activity and endurance of its smooth muscle cells, which are needed to push food into the small intestine. This inefficiency can lead to gastroparesis."
"Current treatments – mainly medications, a change of diet and, in some cases, surgery – are all palliative solutions. They don't bring long-term relief. However, several recent studies have shown the promise of transplantation of various stem cells and progenitor cells as an effective, long-term solution to this condition," he added.
While different studies have reported survival and functional differentiation of various stem cells/progenitor cells in the embryonic gut or post-natal colon, they involved transplantation of neural stem cells or embryonic neural crest cells, not adult enteric neural progenitor cells (NPCs).
"We didn't know whether enteric nervous system (ENS) derived adult neural-progenitor cells (NPCs) could migrate, proliferate and generate functional neurons in the postnatal pylorus," Dr. Dadhich said. "ICCs are another critical factor in neuromuscular dysfunction and essential for long-term restoration of the neuronal functionality of the pylorus," he added. "So in our study, we investigated how transplanting both cell types together would affect a dysfunctional pylorus."
To this end, ICCs and enteric NPCs were isolated from rat duodenum and treated with fluorescent proteins, tagging them for tracking. Rat pylorus was harvested, and an ex-vivo neuromuscular-dysfunctional pylorus model was developed by selective ablation of the neurons and ICCs in the pyloric sphincter.
The ENS-derived NPCs and the ICCs were then simultaneously injected into this model of dysfunctional pylorus. The results showed that this combo approach did, indeed, help the injected cells survive and integrate with host muscle layers, just as the researchers anticipated.
"Our analysis also confirmed the reinstatement and restoration of the stomach muscles' functionality, both of which are critical in the treatment of pylorus dysfunctionality," Dr. Bitar said. "These findings are very promising. We hope this study opens avenues for future cell-based clinical applications."
"More than 5 million people suffer from this gastric motility disorder and many more with the condition are undiagnosed," said Paolo De Coppi, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Associate Editor of STEM CELLS Translational Medicine. "These results are certainly promising and this study opens avenues for future cell-based clinical applications to help these patients."
The full article, "Functional Restoration of Ex-vivo Model of Pylorus: Co-injection of Neural-Progenitor Cells and Interstitial Cells of Cajal," can be accessed at https://stemcellsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/sctm.19-0316.
About STEM CELLS Translational Medicine: STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), co-published by AlphaMed Press and Wiley, is a monthly peer-reviewed publication dedicated to significantly advancing the clinical utilization of stem cell molecular and cellular biology. By bridging stem cell research and clinical trials, SCTM will help move applications of these critical investigations closer to accepted best practices. SCTM is the official journal partner of Regenerative Medicine Foundation.
About AlphaMed Press: Established in 1983, AlphaMed Press with offices in Durham, NC, San Francisco, CA, and Belfast, Northern Ireland, publishes two other internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals: STEM CELLS (http://www.stemcells.com), celebrating its 38th year, is the world's first journal devoted to this fast paced field of research. The Oncologist (http://www.theoncologist.com), also a monthly peer-reviewed publication, entering its 25th year, is devoted to community and hospital-based oncologists and physicians entrusted with cancer patient care. All three journals are premier periodicals with globally recognized editorial boards dedicated to advancing knowledge and education in their focused disciplines.
About Wiley: Wiley, a global company, helps people and organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our online scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, combined with our digital learning, assessment and certification solutions, help universities, learned societies, businesses, governments and individuals increase the academic and professional impact of their work. For more than 200 years, we have delivered consistent performance to our stakeholders. The company's website can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.
About Regenerative Medicine Foundation (RMF): The non-profit Regenerative Medicine Foundation fosters strategic collaborations to accelerate the development of regenerative medicine to improve health and deliver cures. RMF pursues its mission by producing its flagship World Stem Cell Summit, honouring leaders through the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Action Awards, and promoting educational initiatives.



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In rapid response to the national emergency and to better combat COVID-19, the Society of Nurse Scientists Innovators Entrepreneurs & Leaders (SONSIEL) today launched an immediate national call-to-action requesting that non-hospital inventories of personal protective equipment (PPE) be shared with hospital and healthcare facilities via community dialogue.
The call-to-action, deemed SHARE (Strengthen Healthcare Ability to Respond to Emergencies), seeks to quickly raise awareness about the need for PPE on the front lines of care, and to spur, at the grassroots level, an immediate community dialogue regarding available supplies of urgently needed equipment.
Non-hospital healthcare organizations and commercial businesses use PPE and other needed equipment in day-to-day activities. Nursing and medical schools, pharmaceutical labs, veterinarians, dentists, and simulation centers, even construction, cleaning, and landscaping companies, may have PPE access and inventory. SONSIEL is asking hospital and healthcare facilities to look to these other entities for possible additional supply in order to help keep staff caring for COVID-19 patients and the patients themselves safe. The type of equipment needed, that commonly is used by other entities and in other industries, includes respirator masks, eyewear (goggles, shields, visors), and gloves (latex, latex-tipped, protective). Non-hospital healthcare providers also may have available inventories of gowns, caps, or other items.
Remarked Ann M. Corcoran, RN, BSN, SONSIEL Board of Directors, "Today, as this COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we're launching a grassroots campaign, SHARE, to help ensure adequate supplies of equipment are available to healthcare workers tending to our most vulnerable population. At this time, many of our hospitals are facing a critical shortage of protective equipment; there are not enough gloves, masks, or gowns to safeguard our frontline healthcare workers. Healthcare workers must be protected—to enable them to continue to provide care, for their own well-being, and to prevent transmission to others. At present, there is this global shortage of equipment, a several-month delay, however we believe SHARE is an innovative, community-based solution that can help swiftly back-fill this temporary deficiency."
Rebecca C. Love, MSN, RN, SONSIEL President & Co-Founder, said "Please join SONSIEL in this vital effort. We are asking you and everyone across the country to get out the word and start a dialogue. Think innovatively about where appropriate and needed supplies might be found to SHARE. If you're a business or scholastic institution, please consider how donations of any already available PPE within a community might help your local hospitals and healthcare providers. While particular region and facility needs may differ, coming together, directly, in a conversation, locally, helps all of our communities target, identify, and triage supplies and equipment, so that what is in stock is made available to healthcare providers as soon as possible."
Ms. Love concluded, "I'd like to thank the entire SONSIEL Board of Directors, who acted quickly and completely in supporting this initiative at a critical point in time. Together, I know we will get through this challenge, all of us, one community at a time."
For information on SHARE, please visit https://sonsiel.org/coronavirus. SONSIEL will note companies, organizations, and individuals who want their giving story heard on the website and social media.
ABOUT SONSIEL
SONSIEL is a national and international platform for nurses, to engage and advocate for nursing's role in influencing and directly impacting health through innovation and entrepreneurship. Nurses are on the front lines, working with all healthcare team members to keep patients and the community safe. For more information about SONSIEL, please visit https://sonsiel.org/.

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Thought Technology Ltd is pleased to announce the release of its new Synergy Solution Software for use with its eVu-TPS triple physiological sensor. Users can assess, monitor and train individuals to improve their physiological reactions to stressors.

MONTREAL (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
Family counsellors, marriage/couples therapists, and those interested in group dynamics can monitor users' bio signals to provide rapid insight into their perceptions of events. Imagine if a couple's counsellor could see the impact one partners' words might have on the other. What if they could measure the level of engagement of each individual in the therapeutic process, then tailor their methods to encourage responsiveness and discourage "fight" responses before they start?
This example is just one of the many applications of the new Synergy Solution software used in combination with Thought Technology's wireless eVu TPS sensor that collects and analyses physiological data. Applied to a single finger, the wireless sensor measures three stress metrics: skin conductance, heart rate variability, and temperature and displays the collected data on screen in real-time. With this information, clients can practice self-regulation with competitive or cooperative settings/games and will learn to better cope with stress and enhance resilience.
The Synergy Solution was designed as a simple, attractive, and entertaining solution for data monitoring and self-regulation training for two users. The suite consists of 3 easy-to-understand recording sessions:
Data Monitoring – which allows the clinician to examine feedback from various modalities and draw their own observations.
Cooperative Biofeedback Self-Regulation Training – in which subjects practice self-regulation as a group. All users have their own specific threshold-based training goal. Individual feedback is given to each user when achieving their individual goal, and global feedback is given when all users achieve their goals simultaneously.
Competitive Biofeedback Self-Regulation Training – in which subjects learn and practice self-regulation via feedback that regards everyone as competing individuals. All users have their own specific threshold-based training goal. Individual feedback is given to the user when achieving their goal.
Synergy Solution is also ideal for sport psychologists, coaches, and performance therapists that work with teams of athletes. Training two individuals simultaneously saves time and allows the trainer to tap into the innate competitiveness of elite athletes using the competitive training mode. Corporate or wellness coaches that run courses on stress management and performance may wish to train colleagues in cooperative sessions, while clinicians in private practice may want to challenge their clients to outperform them at a self-regulation task to create a motivating and fun environment.
About Thought Technology Ltd. 
Founded in 1975, Thought Technology is the world's leading biofeedback and physiological instrument manufacturer. Its products are used as an essential part of many therapeutic treatments and clinical assessment protocols in over 85 countries and are used by tens of thousands of clinicians in thousands of medical institutions.
Always supportive of new research and development ideas, Thought Technology Ltd. has encouraged a number of special interest groups and clinicians to create cutting edge applications for its instrumentation. Thought Technology Ltd. equipment is now being used in telemedicine, web-based monitoring and biofeedback, sports training, research in human-machine interface, physiology-driven multimedia environments and virtual reality. Constantly striving to improve the quality of the products and services, TTL has obtained, and maintains, ISO 13485, and CE certification for the organization and products.

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Thought Technology Synergy Solution

The Synergy Solution was designed as a simple, attractive, and entertaining solution for data monitoring and self-regulation training for two users



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To eliminate potential disruptions during the coronavirus outbreak currently upending offices and contact centers around the world, the leading Visual IVR provider has begun distributing its solutions at a reduced cost to help businesses operate smoothly during the crisis.
The leading Visual IVR and On-Demand Customer Self-Service solutions have been made available at minimal costs to all businesses, with even more aggressive pricing available for healthcare-related companies.
"The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting companies around the globe and we see it as our duty to help out as much as possible," said Yossi Abraham, Zappix president. "As contact centers work to handle increased calls and decreased manpower during this crisis, our automated self-service solutions can be the lifeline that healthcare companies, BPOs, and other businesses need to keep operating in the despite Coronavirus."
Any businesses looking for help alleviating the pressure of COVID-19 are encouraged to try the Zappix solution themselves: 

Experience the Visual IVR service by calling the demo phone number from your mobile phone: 617-874-1357

Access the on-demand customer service solution demo without calling at SHCOVID-19.zappix.com

With a containment rate of over 80%, Zappix self-service solutions handle spikes in call volume while letting agents focus on the complex calls where their skills and human empathy are especially needed.
Zappix solutions launch in under 4 weeks thanks to flexible Zappix Studio and agnostic integration capabilities. The only change necessary for new customers' telephony systems is the addition of a single voice prompt with a call forwarded to the Zappix system.
Companies interested in exploring Visual IVR further are encouraged to reach out to the Zappix team with any questions or a timetable for launch.
About Zappix
Zappix delivers On-Demand Customer Service Solutions: Visual IVR, On-Demand Apps, Outbound Engagement and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The cloud-based solutions improve the customer journey during contact center interactions. The open platform enables workflow automation, rapid deployments, and seamless integration to back-end systems (CRMs, ERPs, etc.), and IVRs, and provides a comprehensive Analytics Suite.
The Zappix solution provides significant benefits and ROI: reducing costs by increasing containment rates for contact centers, improving customer experience and Net Promoter Score (NPS), creating new revenue opportunities using targeted promotional banners and automation of revenue-generating use-cases.
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Large Physical Therapy Practice Offers Its Patients Access to Virtual Physical and Occupational Therapy Services

MELVILLE, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast, announces today the launch of Telehealth, a convenient treatment alternative for patients from the comfort of their homes.
Amid the recent Coronavirus outbreak, Professional Physical Therapy offers a solution for existing patients who want to continue their rehabilitation, but are not able to visit the clinic. A Telehealth appointment consists of a scheduled video call between the patient and physical or occupational therapist through Physitrack, the platform patients are using to access their home exercise programs.
The use of this alternative treatment method gives patients the ability to follow their prescribed physical or occupational therapy exercise program, maintain their strength and mobility, and stay active, through a session conducted by a live Professional Physical Therapy licensed therapist. While Telehealth is not meant to completely replace in-person, hands-on treatment sessions, it is a safe, secondary option.
Dan Dourney, Chief Executive Officer at Professional Physical Therapy said, "We care about the health and wellbeing of our patients, and understand that unforeseen circumstances, such as illness, inclement weather, and transportation issues, can make it difficult for our patients to get to a clinic for treatment. While in-clinic rehabilitation is still the preferred and proven treatment method, Telehealth offers a realistic and practical alternative for patients who cannot get to the clinic, so they don't lose the momentum of their recovery."
Professional Physical Therapy operates 185 rehabilitation clinics in the Northeast across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Telehealth is currently available to existing patients companywide, with plans to expand services to new patient injury assessments and evaluations.
For more information and a list of Professional Physical Therapy locations, services, and participating insurances, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com.
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About Professional Physical Therapy 
Professional Physical Therapy, headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of outpatient physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services throughout the New York Metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Professional's patient-centric treatment philosophy is focused on providing exceptional, compassionate care to the entire person, and not just their injury. Their licensed Physical, Occupational and Hand Therapists design customized treatment plans, using the most innovative therapeutics, to help patients achieve and exceed their goals.
Founded in 1998, Professional operates 185 outpatient physical and hand therapy centers, with many clinics located within other places of business, including Equinox and Blink Fitness Centers. Professional Physical Therapy also operates a 20,000 square foot sports performance training facility in Garden City, NY, as well as a fitness center in Copiague, NY.

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Iamfine is announcing that as of today, it is waiving its fees for new customers as its way of supporting the fight to cope with the spread of the virus.

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
With the global spread of coronavirus, many people are being asked to help protect themselves and their communities through self-isolation. This can be an especially frightening prospect for elderly people that live alone.
Iamfine is announcing that as of today, it is waiving its fees for new customers as its way of supporting the fight to cope with the spread of the virus.
Iamfine is an automated daily phone check-in service that calls a person who lives alone once or twice a day at a predetermined time and prompts them to press 1 to confirm they are ok. If they miss their scheduled check-in, then Iamfine will alert the user's list of friends and family and others by email, text or a call.
"Does anybody know that I am ok?" This can be a real concern for the elderly who are now being asked to socially distance themselves from their community. Iamfine provides the reassurance that their list of prearranged contacts will be alerted if they miss their check-in call even if they can not be in close contact.
Iamfine was created by two brothers caring for their mother in 2012, and has since grown to deliver over 1 million calls. It provides service directly to the public and to organizations that are responsible for the wellbeing of larger groups.
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Prepare Your Company for a Turbulent 2020 - 4 Steps to Take to Mitigate the Coming Economic Downturn

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
With the U.S. stock market on a roller coaster ride with daily swings of thousands of points, the expanding economic effect of the COVID – 19 virus, and several of the world economies facing economic downturns if not full blown recessions (Germany, China, U.K. and others) economists are re-evaluating the chances of a U.S. recession in 2020. The latest signs of a potentially weakening economy were strong enough to help persuade the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in early March to near zero rates, the federal government to declare a National Emergency and to propose an economic bailout similar to the bailout of 2008.
Despite record employment even through February, there are clear signs that the U.S. economy is weakening and that an economic downturn, perhaps not at the recession level, is approaching. The economic effects of the COVID - 19 virus will effect consumer spending, manufacturing production as factories shutdown and increase the federal budget deficit as the federal government funds health initiatives and economic bailouts designed to mitigate the health and financial effects from the spreading virus. Trillions of dollars of wealth have already been lost due to the rapid decline in value in the sotck market. Bankrupcies in industries heavily affected by COVID – 19 will happen. The energy industry has also been heavily affected by the lack of demand but also the OPEC price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
It was likley, even without the breakout of COVID – 19, that our economy was headed for a slowdown. With COVID – 19, the slowdown was accelerated both as to timing and as to the magnitude of the effect.
A recent survey conducted by Duke University https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-fuqua-insights/cfo-survey-december-2018 concluded that a recession was looking "likely." 82% of the executives surveyed are of the opinion that a recession will happen by the end of 2020.
Extreme pessimists are usually wrong--but so are extreme optimists. A downturn, caused by the natural ebb of the economy or by a shock such as a geopolitical crisis, such as COVID - 19 is always a possibility, bringing back conditions we remember all too well from the years after 2008: declining revenues and margins, excess capacity, anxious employees and restless investors. Even if a recession doesn't come to pass, your company might have its own downturn this year, caused by a new competitor or new substitutes for your products and services.
Newport LLC recommends that all companies, particularly middle market companies with limited access to the capital markets, start planning for the possibility of a downturn this year.
Below are 4 steps to take to manage your way through a potentially very challenging year.
1. Manage profitability 
Most companies have a relatively narrow margin for error. A 10% decline in revenue could wipe out the entire bottom line of your company. Having a contingency plan to produce marginal, short-term profit despite a drop in revenues can make all the difference.
Consider doing the following: 

Develop forecasts based on optimistic, realistic and worst-case revenue scenarios.

Formulate contingency plans. Make sure your top managers are on-board with the plans, and are ready to act quickly if revenues decline.

Agree with your management team on early warning signals, such as a shrinking back log, a downturn in customer-market indices, or a worsening sales pipeline.

Be willing to adjust discretionary spending at more frequent intervals; for example, quarterly, or even on a rolling basis.

Be ready to keep bankers and investors appropriately informed in case of a downturn and to communicate the actions you're ready to take to limit the damage.

Reduce inventory levels in anticipation of lower sales.

Renegotiate lines of credit and other debt as interest rates continue to fall.

2. Identify and maintain your strengths-- and your best customers 
Identify the strengths that have enabled your success to date, and those that will be important in the future. Which capabilities and skills are most critical? What distinguishes your ability to serve customers effectively?
Identify your highest-margin customers, and understand what you are doing right for them. Develop a game plan, in the event of a downturn, to protect and build on the strengths that have allowed you to be indispensable to them. In the event of a dip in business, rather than cutting costs across the board, be ready to shift resources to retain these high-margin customers.
Continue to be creative in how you can add value for your customers without increasing your costs. Example: a professional services firm adds regular briefings to client executives to monetize its intellectual capital.
3. Be ready to decide what you can stop doing 
Companies that create enduring value typically excel at discontinuing what no longer adds value. Be ready to make changes in cost structure that will least damage your strengths and will hone your value proposition down to what customers really value.
Comb through your cost structure to create a contingency plan for what you would cut. Identify what's inefficient; what's nice to have but dispensable; what's there because of history, inertia or wishful thinking; what may have worked in the past but doesn't anymore; what isn't creating value as it used to.
Realize the challenges you would face in cutting costs. Most organizations aren't adept at taking costs out quickly as revenues decline, and margins suffer. Even your most hard-headed managers will try to protect their own people first. As your company has grown, your operations have probably become more complex. Be ready to take a knife to any complexity that isn't compliance-required or value-adding. Consider outsourcing non-strategic company functions such as human resources, accounting and even finance.
4. Manage liquidity as hard as profitability 
A downturn might force you to deal not only with negative growth but also with liquidity constraints. Trying to maintain liquidity on a smaller revenue base can be crippling.
You would need a plan to turn over every balance sheet dollar faster to contribute to working capital. You'll need plans to: 

Maximize cash flow by narrowing the timing between sales and outlays for costs you incur in advance, such as inventories.

Collect from customers faster. Consider offering discounts for paying promptly or require deposits from customers.

Take advantage of increased supplier willingness to share risk and to provide favorable terms.

Monitor your receivables against your payables and reduce your Cash Conversion Cycle days (time it takes for money to come in from customers against the days when your supplier payments are due).

Move your customers to ACH from checks which can extend Cash Conversion Cycle.

Be ready to shrink to survive
The list of things a CEO needs to do to plan to survive a downturn is long and can seem daunting. You would need to avoid disassembling what has made you successful while accepting the necessity of shrinking it for the near-term. Managing through the crisis may require some skills that have been rusting in your managerial tool case.
In the event of a downturn, you'll no longer be insulated by growth. Disciplined decision making will be essential. You'll need to lead with the right proportions of cost-conscious frugality and bold innovation.
Michael Evans is Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director in Newport LLC, an advisory firm serving middle market companies. 
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Innovative Startup Pivots From In Person Classes to Online Content

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Growga, a kids yoga and mindfulness startup, has pivoted its expansive and growing in person classes to focusing completely on delivering online content designed for parents and caregivers struggling to find activities for their children and introduce calm to the unprecedented stress associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.
Starting Monday, parents and caregivers are invited to participate in Growga in the following ways: 

Free online streaming classes Wednesdays at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 10:00am

A daily pre-recorded Growga class(video content will be available for free, rent, purchase, or subscription)

Free Audio relaxation and meditation exercises

Free activities for families to do together during this extended time at home

Free blog content from our teachers and community

A place to virtually connect with peers to share stories, support, and resources during this time.

"We want to be a resource for not only the communities in which we currently serve, but for parents and children across the US and around the globe who need engaging, meaningful content for kids and families to do together at home. Our curriculum introduces tools to help everyone cope with anxiety, which is needed now more than ever," says Emily Behr, founder and CEO, Growga. "A Growga class is meant as an integrative method to support the whole child. Not only are we giving them ways to cope with stress but we're also helping them get their sillies out and be creative."
Once the pandemic subsides, Growga plans to incorporate virtual content into its robust live, in-person schedule that includes more than 50 partners and 150 classes per month across North Carolina and South Carolina taught by more than 70 teachers.
Since its founding, Growga has looked to upend the traditional yoga model. Growga's un-studio approach to delivering yoga directly to consumers via institutional, cross-vertical partners has resonated strongly and propelled Growga from an idea to a fast-growing startup.
Rather than invite customers to a pristine space in an expensive mixed-use development and charge a high admission fee to offset those costs, Growga has intentionally broken down those walls in order to ensure all who seek its curriculum have access.
In practice, this means partnerships with fitness chains, schools, churches, camps, real estate groups, large scale events and many others who want the benefit of these services without their own overhead of recruiting and retaining instructors.
The pivot to online classes is a continuation of their disruptive model. 
For more information or to sign-up for Growga classes, please visit http://www.mygrowga.com.

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How families are surviving social distancing with interactive video-calling app, Caribu!

SAN MARCOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Due to growing concerns and quarantines over the COVID-19 Pandemic, more than 400M+ children around the world have been dismissed from school, are missing friends, and are unable to see their extended families.
Caribu, the family-friendly video-calling app, is helping bridge the gap created by social distancing and self-isolation by making their award-winning service FREE with UNLIMITED access during this tumultuous time.
"Kids are feeling the effects of the outbreak, but don't always understand why grandma can't come visit, why the special family spring break trip may have been canceled, or why they're out of school for weeks," said Caribu CEO and Co-Founder Max Tuchman. "Everything we do is about creating more meaningful connections, and that's what we think is most important right now--keeping families connected in the most engaging way. We're like Zoom for kids!"
With Caribu, kids can create special moments with their loved ones by going on a virtual playdate where they can read books from an extensive library of popular titles, play games, and even color together in a video-call. Caribu is a way to stay connected and build memories year-round but especially during a time where millions of families are under self-quarantine.
Caribu Highlights: 

Connects kids with relatives and friends anywhere in the world

Named one of TIME Magazine's Top 100 Best Inventions

Uses fun books and activities to help kids stay focused and engaged while video chatting

Includes over 1000+ titles (and growing) from leading children's publishers like Highlights, Mattel, Usborne, Baby Einstein and more

Features fun games, educational activities, and coloring pages

Books available- in 8 languages

Users in 160+ countries

Available on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets

Visit http://www.caribu.com now to download the app and enjoy FREE access to quality screen-time activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic or check out their Facebook Page to learn more.
For media inquiries or interview requests, Leah@teamchicexecs.com.
About‌ ‌Caribu 
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Collaboration leverages cGMP clinical hMSC systems to accelerate gene modified cell therapy for solid tumors

FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
RoosterBio Inc. announces a clinical supply and manufacturing collaboration agreement with pioneering gene circuit company Senti Biosciences, Inc. (Senti) to accelerate the clinical translation of Senti's gene-modified cell therapies for ovarian cancer and other solid tumor indications. The collaboration will leverage RoosterBio's human mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (hMSC) bioprocess systems, rapid product and process development platform, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)-compliant, hMSC-focused manufacturing capabilities.
"Gene-modified cell therapies are one of the most important segments in our industry, and we are excited to help Senti Biosciences accelerate its technology into the clinic," said RoosterBio's Founder & Chief Product Officer Jon A. Rowley, PhD. "Our collaboration reflects the importance of strategically positioned gene engineering platforms that are designed for rapid clinical translation. RoosterBio's goal of radically simplifying hMSC product development, process development and clinical manufacturing are being leveraged to move the field of cell therapy forward."
"Gene circuits have the potential to lead the next wave of cell and gene therapies to address the high unmet need in difficult-to-treat cancers, such as ovarian cancer" said Philip Lee, PhD, Senti's Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder. "We look forward to continuing our collaboration with RoosterBio to accelerate clinical development of our novel gene circuit MSC-based therapies to help bring those therapies to patients as efficiently and safely as possible."
Under the terms of the agreement, Senti will apply its novel gene circuit technology to hMSCs produced by RoosterBio's breakthrough CliniControl hMSC manufacturing platform. In addition, Senti will employ RoosterBio for external development of hMSC supply and expansion, including bioreactor scale-up and industrialized large-scale manufacturing unit operations.
RoosterBio's proprietary, clinically relevant product portfolio was introduced in 2017 under the CliniControl brand name with the promise to radically simplify multiple steps in therapeutic development. CliniControl is the first hMSC product to be commercialized as off-the-shelf, cGMP-compliant working cell bank and bioprocess media systems.
Rowley added, "We've shown that our CliniControl products can uniquely deliver and continue to drive unparalleled efficiencies and economies of scale in clinical and commercial hMSC manufacturing, helping our customers accelerate the development of exciting new cell therapy products."
About RoosterBio, Inc.
RoosterBio, Inc. is a privately held cell manufacturing platform technology company focused on accelerating the development of a sustainable Regenerative Medicine industry, one customer at a time. RoosterBio's products are high-volume, affordable, and well-characterized adult human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (hMSCs) paired with highly engineered media systems. RoosterBio has simplified and standardized how living cells are purchased, expanded, and used in development, leading to marked time and costs savings for customers. RoosterBio's innovative products are ushering in a new era of productivity and standardization into the field. Visit http://www.roosterbio.com.
About Senti Biosciences
Senti Biosciences is a next-generation therapeutics company that is developing gene circuits and programming cells for tremendous therapeutic value. Senti's mission is to outsmart complex diseases with more intelligent medicines that will transform people's lives. By programming cells to respond, adapt and make decisions, Senti is creating smarter therapies with computer-like logic, enhanced functionality and greater therapeutic control.
Senti's product candidates address major challenges in cancer treatment. To overcome cancer immune evasion, Senti is building cell therapies equipped with combinatorial arming gene circuits to elicit broad and sustained anti-tumor immune responses. Senti is also developing next-generation cell therapies that more precisely target and eliminate cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
Senti Biosciences is based in South San Francisco and was founded in 2016 by Drs. Tim Lu, Philip Lee, Jim Collins and Wilson Wong. Senti is proud to count NEA, 8VC, Amgen Ventures, Lux Capital, Menlo Ventures, Pear Ventures, Allen & Company, Nest.Bio, Omega Funds, Goodman Capital, and LifeForce Capital among its investors.

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"Gene-modified cell therapies are one of the most important segments in our industry, and we are excited to help Senti Biosciences accelerate its technology into the clinic." - Jon Rowley, RoosterBio Chief Product Officer



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While celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Washington, D.C., the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, Daniel Mulhall, highlighted a significant three-way relationship between Allergy Standards Ltd. (ASL), the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Trane.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Allergy Standards Ltd. is an Enterprise Ireland client company and co-founded the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program with AAFA, the world's largest and oldest patient advocacy organization dedicated to saving and improving lives of people affected by asthma and allergies.
The asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program announced today that Trane, a climate innovator advancing the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has committed to collaborating with the Program on research & development and innovations for education on products which improve indoor air quality. This announcement was celebrated in Washington, D.C. with the Ambassador and Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Government agency which supports Irish businesses internationally.
The Global Ireland Lunch is attended by more than 300 Irish business leaders and government representatives aimed at fostering relationships and trade between the U.S. and Ireland. 
Allergy Standards, based in Dublin, is led by a team of healthcare entrepreneurs and combats misleading product labelling claims through the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program. Through the Program, Allergy Standards adds value to products scientifically proven to reduce allergen exposure. They also provide meaningful compliance and risk reports for businesses and data insights in an 'allergy-aware' world.
More than 65 million Americans are impacted by asthma and allergies, and symptoms are often exacerbated by avoidable triggers in household products. To address this issue, Allergy Standards Ltd. develops Certification Standards in partnership with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
"We are delighted that Trane's innovation agenda will now also contribute to the Allergy Standards' vision of a world where asthma and allergic exacerbations, caused by avoidable indoor triggers are eradicated," said Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards. 
Trane has received asthma & allergy friendly certification for its CleanEffectsTM Whole Home Air Cleaner.
Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of AAFA, attending the business lunch today said, "This global partnership between an Irish health technology company, an American patient advocacy organization and socially-conscious manufacturers is a world-class example for finding solutions to address today's challenges with asthma and allergies."
"Trane is honored to attend this event in Washington D.C. alongside Ambassador Mulhall, AAFA and Allergy Standards," said Katherine Shin, Digital Business Leader for Trane Residential HVAC and Supply. "We look forward to expanding our work with the Certification Program and further building out our work to create healthier homes."
About Trane 
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced control. For more information, please visit http://www.trane.com or http://www.tranetechnologies.com.
About the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program 
The asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program is a unique, ground-breaking collaboration between Allergy Standards Limited and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The Program tests and certifies products to prove their suitability for people with asthma and allergies. The program works with retailers and manufacturers to offer consumers products for a #healthierhome. CERTIFIED products include air cleaners and filters, paints, bedding, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, flooring and more. Visit aafa.org/certifiedfor more information.
About Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish State agency that works with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. Enterprise Ireland partners with entrepreneurs, Irish businesses, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland's international trade, innovation, leadership and competitiveness. In this way, we support sustainable economic growth and regional development, and help create and sustain employment in Ireland. For more information visit enterprise-ireland.com.

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"We look forward to expanding our work with the Certification Program and further building out our work to create healthier homes." said Katherine Shin, Digital Business Leader for Trane Residential HVAC and Supply.




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Officials with American Physician Partners ("APP"), a leader in emergency medicine and hospital medicine management services, are pleased to announce the company's expansion into Indiana with the start of seven newly awarded emergency department management contracts.

BRENTWOOD, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Officials with American Physician Partners ("APP"), a leader in emergency medicine and hospital medicine management services, are pleased to announce the company's expansion into Indiana with the start of seven newly awarded emergency department management contracts.
Through a relationship with Lutheran Health Network (LHN), APP assumed the emergency department staffing and management services for the following Indiana facilities effective March 1, 2020: 

Bluffton Regional Medical Center (Bluffton)

Dukes Memorial Hospital (Peru)

Dupont Hospital (Fort Wayne)

Kosciusko Community Hospital (Warsaw)

Lutheran Hospital & Lutheran Children's Hospital (Fort Wayne)

Lutheran ER Statewood (Fort Wayne)

St. Joseph Hospital (Fort Wayne)

LHN's emergency network includes Level II adult and pediatric trauma centers, a separate pediatric emergency department staffed with pediatric emergency specialists, Level I Chest Pain Center accreditation, Cardiac Cath Lab accreditation, Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation, and a Regional Burn Center. In its promotion of excellence in emergency medicine, LHN is committed to providing an exceptional patient experience, a higher level of care, and the shortest wait times throughout Northeast Indiana.
"American Physician Partners is excited to partner with Lutheran Health Network to launch our footprint in Indiana," said John Rutledge, president & CEO, American Physician Partners. "We look forward to working collaboratively with Lutheran Health Network to provide excellence in patient care to the greater Fort Wayne community."
About American Physician Partners 
Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, American Physician Partners was founded in 2015 to provide a better alternative to hospitals for their clinical outsourcing needs. Since its inception, the company has grown to more than 150 care sites and has become a recognized leader in the provision of exceptional emergency medicine and hospital medicine management services to hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. APP has earned its 100 percent client retention rate by remaining true to its purpose of exceeding the expectations of its patients, providers and hospital partners. Learn more at http://www.appartners.com.

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American Physician Partners is excited to partner with Lutheran Health Network to launch our footprint in Indiana. We look forward to working collaboratively with them to provide excellence in emergency medicine to the greater Fort Wayne community.




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Tim Paden, MD, Brings Nearly Thirty Years of Medical Management Expertise to Leadership Team

AUGUSTA, GA. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
NavCare Health, the industry leader in the delivery of comprehensive chronic care management services, today announced that Tim Paden, MD has joined the company as chief medical officer. Dr. Paden will lead a clinical team focused on further cementing NavCare's position as an innovator and market leader in the chronic care management space.
Dr. Paden is a family medicine doctor in Mountain Home, Arkansas and is affiliated with Baxter County Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and has been in practice for nearly 30 years focused on geriatric medicine.
"We are proud to add such a highly respected leader in medical management to our executive team," said Rick Griffin, president, and chief executive officer, NavCare. "We are confident that Dr. Paden's vast experience, combined with his proven track record for innovation and successful execution of chronic care management, will help us further our mission of ensuring that patients remain safely independent, and reducing family and caregiver stress, readmissions, and costs."
At NavCare Health, Dr. Paden will provide strategic guidance to the clinical team working closely with chief clinical officer Debora Fisher. He will provide oversight for the company's programs, products, and services. As a key member of the executive staff, Dr. Paden will play a fundamental role in establishing the long-term strategy of the company.
"I am an advocate for the impact on patient care that a strong service provider like NavCare can deliver. They have provided chronic care management services to our patient base that have been invaluable in providing our elderly population with a higher level of care for more than two years. Chronic care management is a huge driving economic force in today's healthcare and Medicare landscape, and I am impressed with how NavCare is working to make a positive impact," said Dr. Paden. "I am thrilled to join such a talented team and look forward to leveraging my experience working to contribute to the growing success of the company."
About NavCare 
NavCare is the industry leader in the delivery of comprehensive chronic care management services. Based in Augusta, Georgia, NavCare offers 30+ years of post-acute experience in senior living, home health, and chronic care management with a track record of reducing readmissions, lowering the cost of care, and navigating patients to a care model that meets them where they are. NavCare makes population health actionable, supporting patients with chronic conditions with the high-touch services necessary to help them remain healthy and independent. A broad range of services combined with sophisticated telemonitoring technology, NavCare's clinician-led CareCenter capabilities, and home health specialists scale to ensure that providers meet MACRA and MIPS requirements and provide a higher level of care to patients who need it. Find us here: http://www.navcare.com, Twitter , LinkedIn.



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New Research Study Shows Overt Integrity Testing Critical to Improving Work Comp Costs and Workplace Safety

PHOENIX (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
The research conducted by professors at the University of Arizona Eller College of Management, Claremont Graduate University, and California State University Channel Islands, found that overt integrity testing such as IntegrityFirst generates over 800% ROI by reducing workers compensation costs.
"In this study, we demonstrated that overt integrity testing predicted both workplace injuries and malingering of injuries. Further, we demonstrated that the effect on injuries was through safety motivation (willingness to exert effort to enact safety behaviors) and safety compliance (compliance with generally mandated safety behaviors)," said Stephen W. Gilliland, University Professor, Claremont Graduate University and co-author of the study.
The study, entitled "Reducing Injuries, Malingering, and Workers' Compensation Costs by Implementing Overt Integrity Testing," highlights the dramatic impact IntegrityFirst has on workers compensation, workplace injuries and malingering. The 3 clients studied in this paper specifically utilized IntegrityFirst, which focuses on 4 counterproductive behaviors of: Theft, Hostility/Bullying; Lying and Substance Abuse.
"We are excited with the results of the study as they further validate what our IntegrityFirst clients have experienced for over 40 years; safer and more productive candidates," said Russ Johnson, President and CEO of Merchants Information Solutions which owns IntegrityFirst.
Highlights from the study include: 

734% & 866% return on investment (ROI) findings from reduced workers compensation claim rates and related costs in the two studies conducted.

Those who pass IntegrityFirst are more safety conscious than their peers including a motivation to work safely and comply with safety rules resulting in lower rates of injuries.

IntegrityFirst measures factors which relate directly to malingering, a key predictor of workers compensation claims.

Screening job applicants with IntegrityFirst can be a cost-effective way to reduce unnecessary workplace injuries, malingering and the related workers' compensation claims.

The study can be accessed here: Reducing Injuries, Malingering, and Workers' Compensation Costs by Implementing Overt Integrity Testing.
About IntegrityFirst 
IntegrityFirst is a leading provider of overt employment integrity tests in the U.S., offering an unrivaled money back guarantee on workers' compensation loss rates. For over 40 years IntegrityFirst has helped organizations large and small improve the quality of the candidates they hire. By hiring those job candidates with integrity, organizations see significant improvements in employee retention and workers' compensation costs.
For more information please visit: http://www.integrityfirsttests.com.

In this study, we demonstrated that overt integrity testing predicted both workplace injuries and malingering of injuries. Further, we demonstrated that the effect on injuries was through safety motivation and safety compliance. - Stephen Gilliland.



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Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products, today welcomed the announcement by Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE:BHVN), that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. NURTEC ODT has been developed using Catalent's proprietary Zydis orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) technology to create a freeze-dried tablet that disperses almost instantly in the mouth without water, offering people with migraine a convenient, discreet way to take their medication anytime and anywhere they need it. NURTEC ODT is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist available in a fast-acting ODT.

SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products, today welcomed the announcement by Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE:BHVN), that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. NURTEC ODT has been developed using Catalent's proprietary Zydis orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) technology to create a freeze-dried tablet that disperses almost instantly in the mouth without water, offering people with migraine a convenient, discreet way to take their medication anytime and anywhere they need it. NURTEC ODT is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist available in a fast-acting ODT.
Zydis technology is recognized as one of the world's best-performing ODTs and has well-established advantages over conventional oral dosage forms, including improved patient compliance, adherence, and convenience. A single oral dose of NURTEC ODT 75 mg can provide fast pain relief and return patients to normal function within one hour, while delivering sustained efficacy that lasts up to 48 hours for many patients. NURTEC ODT is the first FDA-approved product for Biohaven, a company dedicated to advancing innovative therapies for neurological diseases.
"Since rapid onset of relief is consistently ranked among the most important attributes of acute migraine medications, along with the benefits of easier administration without water, Zydis is an ideal platform for the delivery of acute migraine treatments," commented Jonathan Arnold, President, Oral and Specialty Delivery at Catalent. He added, "We are pleased to have partnered with Biohaven on the formulation, and now commercial manufacture, of this important treatment for such a debilitating condition."
Catalent's 250,000 sq. ft. site in Swindon, U.K. houses the company's Zydis development and manufacturing operation, which produces over one billion ODTs annually and employs more than 600 people.
*NURTEC is a trademark of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
About Catalent 
Catalent is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products. With over 85 years serving the industry, Catalent has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable global clinical and commercial product supply. Catalent employs over 13,000 people, including over 2,400 scientists and technicians, at more than 35 facilities, and in fiscal year 2019 generated over $2.5 billion in annual revenue. Catalent is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.catalent.com
More products. Better treatments. Reliably supplied.
About Biohaven 
Biohaven is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative best-in-class therapies to improve the lives of patients with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. Biohaven's neuroinnovation portfolio includes FDA-approved NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) for the acute treatment of migraine and a broad pipeline of late-stage product candidates across three distinct mechanistic platforms: calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonism for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and spinocerebellar ataxia; and myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibition for multiple system atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. For more information, visit http://www.biohavenpharma.com.

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Since rapid onset of relief is consistently ranked among the most important attributes of acute migraine medications, along with the benefits of easier administration without water, Zydis is an ideal platform for the delivery of acute migraine treatments.




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The MatchingFund.org, a 501c3 has contracted with Donate2it for fundraising. Donate2it is a crowdrise platform that has had great success and is lowering fees to help people affected by the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic

CHARLESTON, S.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Crowd rising platforms have been able to help many people with financial donations from others who donate various amounts. The total donations can add up to a substantial amount that can make a difference in the lives of those that need it most.
In this time of need, many fundraising platforms are available. Some describe themselves as free. However, when a person clicks to donate, the contribution automatically adds a "15% tip" unless a donor catches it and changes it. A 2.5% credit card processing fee is also added meaning only 82.5% goes to what people are donating too. Typically, with a 45 to 75 day distribution time before a check is sent.
One particular platform, Donate2it, normally has a flat fee of 5% which is used to pay web services, insurance, licensing. Donate2it pays no dividends nor salaries. Stripe charges 2.2% for processing online transactions. There are no fees for a check contribution.
During this time, for the next few months, or as long as needed, Donate2it is dropping fees from 5% to 2.5%. With the 2.2% Stripe fee, that means that 95.3% of the money contributed will go to the cause or need.
Donate2it normally turns around the disbursement once the contribution has cleared. Usually in about 3 days.
Anyone can sign up for any type of fundraiser – private or nonprofit. Current fundraisers are all for nonprofits with a match provided from the MatchingFund.org. A nonprofit can apply to receive a matching grant by signing into Donate2it and requesting a match. There is a list of very successful campaigns. Overall, since inception Donate2it with the MatchingFund has raised about $475,000. Many campaigns had a provided match. Up to $130,000 in total match has been provided so far.
The MatchingFund.org is a 501(c)(3) Charitable organization. Tax deductible donations can be made directly too TheMatchingFund.org. These donations give the board of directors the flexibility to provide Matching Funds to worthy charities and causes that might not otherwise have funds for matching donations. Donations made to individuals and other certain causes may not be tax deductible as defined by the IRS.



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Get to know Internist Dr. Ajit Singh, who is now Featured on FindaTopDoc

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 17, 2020
Dr. Singh is a board-certified internist since 2003 whose range of expertise includes medical and geriatric care. He is currently serving patients in Broward County and Palm Beach County, Florida.
Established in 2007, AIM Healthcare is a physician-owned medical practice dedicated to providing compassionate health care and outstanding service to its patients. The practice is actively engaged in shaping, controlling, and monitoring the quality of one's health through a variety of efforts. There, Dr. Singh cares for the medical needs of adult patients, including screening, acute and chronic illnesses, disease prevention, patient education, and follow-up care after hospitalization.
Professionally, he is affiliated with the Broward Health system, including Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach, Florida & North West Hospital in Margate/Coconut Creek, Florida.
Throughout his academic career for the last 20 years, Dr. Singh earned his medical degree from Rural Medical College - Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University in India. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed a three-year residency program in internal medicine at New York- Methodist Hospital and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.
Thereafter, he became board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, intense certification exam to be taken by doctors every 10 years who want to achieve the best standards of care and keep themselves up to date in diverse healthcare challenges.
Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall wellbeing.
Passionate about academics, Dr. Singh dedicates his time teaching and training medical students and advanced registered nurse practitioners from all over the United States who come for clinical rotation/ internship to his office. 
He provides medical services to the indigent population at Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Moreover, he is affiliated with geriatric centers, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and skilled nursing facilities, locally in South Florida.
On a more personal note, Dr. Singh has been married for 23 years. His wife is an elementary school together. They have two children who are currently in college.
Learn More about Dr. Ajit Singh: 
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1819519-Ajit-Singh-Internist or through AIM Healthcare, http://www.aimhc.com/.
About FindaTopDoc.com 
FindaTopDoc is a digital health information company that helps connect patients with local physicians and specialists who accept your insurance. Our goal is to help guide you on your journey towards optimal health by providing you with the know how to make informed decisions for you and your family.



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The Milk Bank prepares for possible increased demand resulting from the coronavirus outbreak.

INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
The Milk Bank is closely monitoring developments related to the outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus and taking all necessary steps to protect both the milk supply and milk donors. Increased donations are needed now to prepare for possible spikes in demand associated with COVID-19.
Executive Director, Freedom Kolb, notes, "Now is a particularly difficult time for the medically fragile infants we serve as well as the health care partners providing them with exceptional care. The Milk Bank's supply of milk remains stable; however, we are proactively dedicated to supporting the lifesaving work of regional hospitals and NICUs."
While much is still unknown, the virus has not been detected in breast milk. As research specific to COVID-19 continues to evolve, characteristics of similar viruses such as SARS and MERS can inform practice. In fact, studies have documented complete heat inactivation of these genetically similar viruses. Kolb continues, "All milk dispensed by The Milk Bank undergoes heat treatment using the Holder pasteurization method. Additionally, strict safeguards informed by both the CDC and FDA ensure the integrity of every bottle through comprehensive donor screening and third-party microbiological analysis."
In times of crisis, it is critical to rely on the most current and accurate information and to mobilize efforts to support public health. You can help vulnerable infants during this time in the following ways: 

Encourage healthy moms to donate milk to The Milk Bank, even milk that has been frozen and stored. Donor moms can visit http://www.themilkbank.org to determine eligibility and begin the screening process. Reinforce that The Milk Bank can providing shipping materials and supplies if donor mothers are unable to bring milk to a depot.

Practice social distancing, but reach out by phone, text or email to friends with young children. It can be a frightening and confusing time for families and typical resources may become less accessible. Share details about support services that remain open such as free telephonic and online lactation consulting with The Milk Bank.

Making a financial investment to The Milk Bank at http://www.themilkbank.org and join our efforts to combat infant mortality and promote public health.

Be familiar with CDC guidance specifically for breastfeeding and pregnant women diagnosis with COVID-19.

About The Milk Bank (TMB): 
Research has consistently demonstrated that breastmilk provides significant immunological, nutritional, physiological and psychological benefits that protect babies against many illnesses and last well beyond infancy. TMB was established to improve health outcomes for premature and ill infants, foster better health for children and decrease health care expenditures. TM is dedicated to public health by providing a reliable supply of pasteurized donor human milk to infants in need. TMB is an independent, 501c3 non-profit accredited by The Human Milk Banking Association of North America. For more information about TMB, visit http://www.themilkbank.org or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIN.
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Fastcase Legal Research Platform Now Includes Over 700 Secondary Titles

CHICAGO, AND WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
Legal publisher Fastcase and the American Bar Association (ABA) today announced that select titles from the ABA's leading sections are now available in the Fastcase legal research platform.
The ABA, a leading national publisher of legal treatises, books, and practice guides across all market segments and practice areas of law, has contributed 87 books to the Fastcase library. These are available for individual purchase by all Fastcase subscribers – more than three-quarters of all lawyers across the nation. Interested Fastcase users can access the titles by signing up for à la carte annual subscriptions, with unlimited access to book updates as they become available.
Fastcase and the ABA announced their partnership in the spring of 2019. With this partnership, Fastcase continues to advance its mission of making the law more accessible to more people and bolsters the company's efforts to give law firms, law schools, and law libraries access to unique, must-have expert commentary published in consumer-friendly media formats.
"When traditional legal publishers were ramping down their book divisions, the state bars and the ABA stepped up and kept legal book publishing vibrant," said Steve Errick, Fastcase's Chief Operating Officer. "Fastcase is a long-standing partner of bar associations and is working hand in hand with state, local, and specialty bar associations, as well as national publishers like Wolters Kluwer, James Publishing, and Littler Mendelson, to make sure our subscribers have access to leading expert secondary content and our publishing partners have wide distribution. The trust the ABA has placed in making its publications available in Fastcase speaks to the long-term value of a shared vision to enrich the legal research experience for the wider legal community."
Fastcase subscribers, as well as members of bar associations that provide access to Fastcase's online law library as a member benefit, will receive unrestricted access to any individual or practice section publication through individual and special bundled retail pricing for annual subscriptions. Law schools, large firms, and government organizations will also be able to subscribe to the collection as part of their Fastcase access.
"We are excited to partner the ABA's highly regarded book content with Fastcase's dynamic platform," said Bryan Kay, Director of Editorial and Licensing for ABA Publishing. "We share Fastcase's vision to provide lawyers with the secondary content they need to excel in their work and advance the Rule of Law; and are pleased to join Fastcase in its commitment to grow creative, expert, sensible content written by lawyers for lawyers."
The titles are available for purchase in conjunction with Fastcase's other publishing partners, as well as its own publishing imprint, Full Court Press.
Fastcase users can search the new treatises within the Fastcase legal research platform immediately. For assistance with accessing the new secondary materials, users can contact customer support at 1-866-77-FASTCASE (866.773.2782). Those without a Fastcase subscription can try the new integration by signing up for a free trial at http://www.fastcase.com.
About Fastcase 
Fastcase is a leading legal publisher that democratizes the law, making it more accessible to more people. Fastcase is a comprehensive research suite of primary law, treatises, legal blogs, analytics, workflow tools, and legal news. Founded in 1999, the service has more than 900,000 subscribers from around the world. Fastcase is an American company based in Washington, D.C. For more information, follow Fastcase on Twitter at @Fastcase or visit fastcase.com.
About the ABA 
The American Bar Association is one of the largest voluntary professional membership organizations in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of the importance of the rule of law. View our privacy statement online. Follow the latest ABA news at http://www.americanbar.org/news and on Twitter @ABANews.



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Thriveworks Counseling Offers Online Therapy, Via Telephone or Videoconference

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
Thriveworks, the nation's leading counseling chain with 100+ offices across the US, offers convenience and comfort with online counseling via telephone or videoconference.
In phone counseling, clients simply answer their counselor's call at the time of their appointment. In videoconference counseling, the client is provided a link, which they will navigate to at the time of their session. Both forms of online counseling are covered by most major insurance companies.
"Many people struggle to find providers that meet their personal needs as well as their scheduling needs. Online counseling at Thriveworks enables these individuals to find the right counselor for them and attend their appointment with utmost comfort and convenience," says Heidi Faust, Chief Compliance Officer at Thriveworks.
Thriveworks is a premium counseling practice with offices in Virginia, Massachusetts, Colorado, Georgia, and many other states. In addition to online counseling, Thriveworks offers quick and flexible scheduling opportunities, including next-day appointments as well as evening and weekend sessions.
Normal hours of operation at Thriveworks corporate stores are 7:30am-9:00pm, Monday-Friday and 8am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday.
About Thriveworks:
Thriveworks is known for providing premium mental health services and excellent customer service. In addition to offering online counseling and quick, flexible scheduling opportunities, Thriveworks works with most major insurance companies and offers other premium counseling benefits.
Thriveworks partners with counselors, therapists, and life coaches who offer a wide range of mental health services. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, depression therapy, anxiety therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, stress management counseling, life coaching, and more.
The philosophy at Thriveworks is that everyone can benefit from working with a skilled, caring counselor or coach. For more information, visit: https://thriveworks.com/online-counseling/




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The social support Cancer Hope Network offers cancer patients and the people who love them is – and will continue to be – available by phone, email and chat throughout this health crisis.

CHESTER, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
In these changing times, it's difficult to know how to react or what to think. This new landscape brought on by the novel coronavirus and the uncertainty it carries is not only challenging our health but our daily interactions. Taken together, the world may feel a bit upside-down.
Whether you're adjusting to working from home for the first time (Hi kids! Hi pets!), missing visits with loved ones now quarantined in nursing homes and rehab facilities, or concerned about treatments already in progress, there are plenty of things to worry about. Our team is here to help.
For nearly 40 years, Cancer Hope Network has been providing one-on-one peer support for cancer patients and the people who love them through a network of Support Volunteer survivors and caregivers. The social work and nursing professionals on our Programs Team offer training and continuous support to our volunteers as well as guidance and care to our clients, supplementing the efforts of our Support Volunteers with referrals and other help.
Fortunately, the social support we offer to patients and the people who love them is – and will continue to be – available by phone, email and chat throughout this health crisis.
We also hope these tips on how to deal with the uncertainty of this "new normal" will help as the changes keep rolling in and the newness of social distancing wears off.
Listen to the experts. 
From the CDC to your state and local governments and established organizations with longstanding expertise, find organizations you trust and listen. Over the coming days and weeks, we will share information from experts across the nation and support for those who need it most.
One great place to start is this informative document about social distancing, quarantine and isolation from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration 
(PDF - https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4894.pdf).
Manage fear. 
This Wisdom of the Crowd article that recently appeared in CURE magazine's Heal edition features words of advice from Support Volunteers across the nation. They were focused on the fear of recurrence, but their advice rings true in the face of uncertainty and fear brought on by the novel coronavirus and spread of COVID-19. 
(https://www.curetoday.com/publications/heal/2020/winter-2020/wisdom-of-the-crowd-five-tips-for-battling-fear-of-recurrence)
Give yourself and those around you grace. 
The changing landscape means you'll make mistakes. (See also: Us sending a previously scheduled email about our Golf Classic the morning our governor announced a statewide curfew.) It means those around you will make mistakes. Tempers may get frayed as boredom and worry set in. The time-honored advice of a deep breath and counting to 10 will be particularly helpful in the coming days.
Stay connected. 
As we work to flatten the curve by implementing social distancing, keep in mind that you are not alone. The support and guidance provided by the social work and nursing professionals on our Programs team will be there. The comfort and hope provided by our Support Volunteers will still be available.
Call 877.HOPENET (877.467.3638) or visit https://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/ to request a match, chat with a member of our team or to refer a client. 

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The social work and nursing professionals on our Programs Team offer training and continuous support to our survivor and caregiver volunteers. They offer guidance and care to our clients, supplementing the efforts of our Support Volunteers with referrals and other help.



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Alert1 was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named Alert1 to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
Alert1 was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care referral service.




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Bay Alarm Medical was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named Bay Alarm Medical to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
Bay Alarm Medical was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care referral service.



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LifeFone was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named LifeFone to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
LifeFone was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care referral service.




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LifeStation was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named LifeStation to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
LifeStation was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care referral service.




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Medical Alert was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named Medical Alert to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
Medical Alert was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care referral service. 

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Medical Guardian was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named Medical Guardian to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
Medical Guardian was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care referral service. 




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MobileHelp was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named MobileHelp to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
MobileHelp was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care referral service. 




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Rescue Alert was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named Rescue Alert to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
Rescue Alert was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care 



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Jody Bilney to join fast-growing Confluent Health

LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
Confluent Health is proud to announce a key appointment to the Board of Directors, Jody Bilney.
Bilney is a highly respected global management leader, accomplished public company Board member, and C-suite executive with consumer-centric expertise. She currently serves as an advisor to Humana, having recently served as the Chief Consumer Officer. Jody led the organization's ongoing transformation into a consumer-driven health enterprise across marketing, brand development, the consumer experience, digital, consumer data and analytics, and corporate reputation enhancement.
Bilney will bring her deep management experience in refining strategic direction and driving growth to the Confluent family.
Before joining Humana in 2013, Jody served as Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer for Bloomin' Brands, Inc., a Tampa-based upscale-casual restaurant company with Outback Steakhouse as its flagship chain. There she headed brand/business strategy, R&D, marketing, corporate communications, and business development across the enterprise. She was also a key member of the Management Team that positioned the company for a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) in August 2012.
Bilney has also held senior executive positions at Charles Schwab and Verizon, where she led consumer-focused brand and business transformation initiatives. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Masonite, Inc. (NYSE: DOOR).
"Jody has a demonstrated track-record as a senior leader across seven industries," said Confluent Health CEO, Dr. Larry Benz, DPT, OCS, MBA, MAPP. "You name it, consumer packaged goods, telecom, financial services, tech, restaurants, healthcare, or manufacturing, she is an expert in growing brands into trusted providers, which will prove invaluable in the next phase of growth for Confluent Health."
"As Confluent continues to redefine and develop our growing family of private physical therapy practices, graduate and undergraduate education institutions, and workplace injury prevention services, the common principal will be trust," said Benz. "Jody understands that trust is rooted in the relationships we build and by keeping it simple. Her expertise in designing and launching new products, brands, and businesses has helped turnaround great American brands and prepared others for a consumer-led marketplace."
"I am thrilled to be joining the Confluent Health Board of Directors," said Bilney. "The positive impact physical therapy has on patient's lives is inspiring and on the healthcare system's costs is significant. Confluent Health is uniquely positioned to reinvent the old model of care by putting patients first through movement. I look forward to working closely with Larry, the Confluent team, and Partners Group in changing musculoskeletal care pathways."
Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, on behalf of its clients, made a significant equity investment in Confluent Health in 2019. "We are so pleased to have appointed Jody Bilney to the Board of Directors at Confluent as the company continues to expand. Jody has an outstanding reputation as a leader and a builder, lending her experience scaling businesses in financial services, consumer packaged goods, hospitality, telecom, and healthcare, which is exactly the blend of well-rounded industry excellence we are looking for to complement Confluent's board and management team. Jody's alignment can only mean exciting times are ahead for both the company and industry." Piotr Biezychudek, Member of Management, Partners Group, added.
About Confluent Health: 
Confluent Health is a Louisville, Kentucky-based private equity holding company focused on creating a healthcare system that recognizes physical and occupational therapy providers as the Best First Choice for preventing and managing musculoskeletal and movement disorders. Confluent Health offers the following management services: evidence-based practice, patient loyalty, regulatory assurance, marketing and branding, clinic operations, hiring and retention, strategy, accounting and finance, and customer service to Baton Rouge Physical Therapy – Lake, BreakThrough Physical Therapy,Capiitol Physical Therapy, the Evidence In Motion family of companies, Fit For Work, Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Pappas Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Central, ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists, ProRehab Physical Therapy, Redbud Physical Therapy, RET Physical Therapy Group, Rehab Therapy Works, Lake Center for Rehab, SporTherapy, and Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. Together, these companies share a common ownership team and are committed to developing a learning, purpose, and coaching culture.

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Jody Bilney, Confluent Health Board Member

Jody has a demonstrated track-record as a senior leader across seven industries. She is an expert in growing brands into trusted providers, which will prove invaluable in the next phase of growth for Confluent Health.- Larry Benz, CEO Confluent Health.



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ResponseNow was selected among the industry's leading providers and qualified based on affordability, transparency, and excellent customer service.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PayingForSeniorCare.com, the nation's most visited website for senior care reviews, has named ResponseNow to its list of top most affordable medical alert systems for 2020.
ResponseNow was one of ten companies that qualified for the list based on its demonstration of excellent customer service, transparency and affordability. With a variety of medical alert systems on the market, this list was developed to help seniors and their loved ones easily identify those with the highest overall value. As a part of the review process, PayingForSeniorCare.com also identified key features to look for in a system such as starting costs, add-on costs, home fall detection technology, mobility, cost transparency, location monitoring and mobile help button.
According to the CDC, one out of four older adults fall every year, with 20 percent of those falls resulting in broken bones or head trauma. A medical alert system enables seniors to get immediate help in the event of an emergency and provides their loved ones with peace of mind.
To see the complete list of the top 10 best, most affordable medical alerts systems, please visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/best-medical-alert-systems
Please direct media inquiries to Joyce Collins at 877-229-0003
ABOUT PAYINGFORSENIORCARE.COM: 
PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC, a leading senior care referral service. 




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David Jones Jr. to join fast-growing Confluent Health with Chrysalis investment

LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
Confluent Health is proud to announce a key appointment to the Board of Directors, David Jones, Jr. Jones is a highly respected global healthcare management leader with deep local roots.
Jones currently serves as the founder and managing director of Chrysalis Ventures, a private equity firm focused on middle America, where he focuses on the potential of digital and business model innovation to transform healthcare, education and human capital management. Since 1993 David has served as a director of Humana Inc., including chairing the company's board from 2005 – 2010.
"David is a titan of industry whose achievements in healthcare management are equally matched by his character. We're aligned in our commitment to delivering best-in-class patient care," said Confluent Health CEO, Dr. Larry Benz, DPT, OCS, MBA, MAPP.
"We're building a patient-first company rooted in healing and changing care pathways, which is why David's well-rounded background in healthcare business, law, banking, and healthcare are the essential mix Confluent Health needs for growth."
At Chrysalis, David has worked with some of the most exciting growth companies in the Midwest and South, including Appriss (sold to Bain Capital), Advanced Academics (sold to Devry), Tritel (merged with Telecorp and sold to AT&T Wireless), Regent Communications (sold to Jacor Communications which was sold to Clear Channel Communications), ActaMed (merged with Healtheon and then with WebMD), Tech Republic (sold to Gartner Group) and High Speed Access Corp (IPO and later sold to Charter Communications).
While Chrysalis typically invests in early- to growth-stage companies, given Jones' appointment to the board and the significant opportunity to invest in this mature, high growth business, the firm will also make a minority investment in Confluent Health. The investment follows the significant equity investment by Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, on behalf of its clients, in Confluent Health in 2019, partnering with CEO Larry Benz and management shareholders. Partners Group, Benz, and Jones look forward to aligning on a number of strategic and value creation initiatives to support ongoing organic and acquisitive growth, including driving same-site growth, new clinic openings, expansion of M&A partnership opportunities in new and existing markets, additional partnerships with universities, and strategic and technology investments to support scalability.
"Where the Confluent family is comprised of private physical therapy practices, graduate and undergraduate education institutions and workplace injury prevention services, I know David will be a strong partner in our efforts to put the patient first," said Benz.
"Joining the Confluent Health Board of Directors is a natural fit," said Jones. "I've worked alongside Larry Benz for many years and am thrilled to be a part of Management and Partners Group's exciting vision for the company. Confluent is an example of how to prioritize top quality patient care while putting conscious efforts into growth. The company is ahead of the curve in reinventing the old model of care by prioritizing patients and actively working to change care pathways for preventing and managing musculoskeletal and movement disorders."
"We are beyond proud to have appointed David Jones Jr. to the Board of Directors at Confluent as the company continues to expand. David has an outstanding reputation as a well-rounded management leader, lending his experience in business, law, banking and healthcare, which is highly complementary to Confluent's board and management team. This is an exciting time for both the company and industry." Piotr Biezychudek, Member of Management, Partners Group, added.
About Confluent Health: 
Confluent Health is a Louisville, Kentucky-based private equity holding company focused on creating a healthcare system that recognizes physical and occupational therapy providers as the Best First Choice for preventing and managing musculoskeletal and movement disorders. Confluent Health offers the following management services: evidence-based practice, patient loyalty, regulatory assurance, marketing and branding, clinic operations, hiring and retention, strategy, accounting and finance, and customer service to Baton Rouge Physical Therapy – Lake, BreakThrough Physical Therapy, Capital Physical Therapy, the Evidence In Motion family of companies, Fit For Work, Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Pappas Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Central, ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists, ProRehab Physical Therapy, Redbud Physical Therapy, RET Physical Therapy Group, Rehab Therapy Works, Lake Center for Rehab, SporTherapy, and Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. Together, these companies share a common ownership team and are committed to developing a learning, purpose, and coaching culture.

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David Jones, Jr., Confluent Health Board Member

We're building a patient-first company rooted in healing and changing care pathways, which is why David's well-rounded background in healthcare business, law, banking, and healthcare are the essential mix Confluent Health needs for growth. - Larry Benz, CEO Confluent Health




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Integrated predictive analytics solution closes care gaps in a targeted, personalized

ALPHARETTA, GA. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
SPH Analytics (SPH), a leader in healthcare analytics and population health management, has launched the Smart Patient Engagement platform, a new integrated predictive analytics solution to empower healthcare providers and health plans to drive desired patient/member behaviors. The platform elevates patient/member engagement strategies by stratifying the population according to the level of engagement in their own healthcare, disease conditions, risk factors and social determinants of health (SDOH) and then conducts multi-modal outreach with persona-specific messaging.
"Health plans and providers have historically been blind about how to target patient and member engagement to drive optimal action and results. They need analytics that provide tremendous transparency and precision into when, where and how they should take action to deliver maximum return amid competing priorities for investment dollars," said Amy Amick, CEO of SPH Analytics. "SPH Analytics' Smart Patient Engagement defines clear personas within your member or patient population taking into account not simply clinical data and SDOH, but also layering in a person's propensity to engage in their health and other complex factors that have historically served as barriers to optimal engagement and desired outcomes. Our Smart Patient Engagement solution provides the critical clarity for when, where and how to engage a patient or health plan member, allowing for much greater impact with a more efficient spend."
Through Smart Patient Engagement, health plans and providers can
1.    Stratify and build cohorts via one or more of SPH's predictive analytics tools: 

Healthcare Engagement Index (HCEI), a model based on 10 years of SPH's national survey data that assesses, predicts, and stratifies the engageability of patients/members in their health care using their behaviors, attitudes, knowledge, and literacy

Condition Intelligence Analytics disease database covering 200 million Americans

Population Care, the top ranked Population Health Analytics platform, to stratify populations by risk factors

Experience Explorer patient experience measurement.

2.    Design variations of outreach messages for each identified cohort group 
3.    Conduct omnichannel outreach via email, text, interactive voice response, live agent, and mail, with different combinations for different cohorts 
4.    Measure and analyze the effectiveness of messaging, creating a blueprint of the best engagement approach by cohort for the particular healthcare organization's own patient/member population
Smart Patient Engagement supports targeted outreach programs that close care gaps, improve patient/member health, enhance quality measure scores and ratings and strengthen patient/member loyalty.
About SPH Analytics
SPH Analytics (SPH), a leader in healthcare analytics and population health management, empowers clients to analyze and interpret their clinical, financial, and consumer experience data to maximize their performance. SPH's Population Care, Population Value, and Population Engage solutions are built on the innovative Nexus Platform, providing insights and impact to integrated health networks, ACOs, hospitals, ambulatory care providers, physician groups, and health plans. SPH's quality measure dashboards, financial risk measurement, healthcare survey and patient outreach solutions, and consulting services empower clients to meet the Triple Aim by improving population health, reducing overall cost of care, and improving the patient experience.
SPH Analytics is a recognized leader in the industry, earning accolades as a top ranked population health vendor by KLAS, ranked the number one analytics firm out of the top 50 disruptive health IT companies by Black Book Research, and ranked number one in End-to-End Population Health Analytics Vendors by Black Book Research. SPH Analytics has been providing insights to clients for more than 35 years and serves clients in all 50 states. Corporate headquarters are in metro Atlanta. SPH Analytics is a portfolio company of the $3 billion STG Partners. For more information, call 1-866-460-5681 or visit SPHAnalytics.com.

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SPH Analytics' Smart Patient Engagement defines clear personas within your member or patient population taking into account not simply clinical data and SDOH, but also layering in a person's propensity to engage in their health and other complex factors...




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Esri's COVID-19 GIS Hub, Supplemented with Definitive Healthcare US Hospital Bed Data, Depicts Total US Hospital Bed Utilization Capacity and Targets At-Risk Territories.

FRAMINGHAM, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
Definitive Healthcare, the leading provider of data, intelligence, and analytics on the healthcare provider market, today announced that it has partnered with Esri, the world's largest location intelligence company, to help deliver data through an interactive mapped data service to enable analysis, visualization and tracking of US hospital bed capacity, and potential areas of geographic risk, during the COVID-19 outbreak.
These resources illustrate the location and number of licensed beds, staffed beds, ICU beds, and total bed utilization rates in hospitals across the United States. Click here to view the resource. The Esri COVID-19 GIS Hub also contains other data layers such as an overlay of US Census data to help decision-makers compare the surrounding US population with the total number of available hospital beds. These resources were developed to provide researchers, public health authorities, and the general public with user-friendly information to help identify geographic areas of risk – with a low capacity to accommodate sick patients – as COVID-19 unfolds. In this dashboard, Definitive Healthcare's data and intelligence is spatially enabled by Esri's Geospatial Cloud – depicting the most accurate view of where in the US, and at which hospitals, additional bed capacity could be accommodated.
"As the COVID-19 virus spreads in the U.S., and around the world, public health providers and other types of responders have been trying to understand which areas may require the greatest amount of aid. We built this geographic map of US hospital bed utilization and capacity to solve some of these challenges," said Este Geraghty, ESRI's Chief Medical Officer. "We have been using Definitive Healthcare's industry-leading healthcare datasets for several years and have relied on their platform's accuracy and depth for many of our research endeavors. In times such as these, accessible and actionable information is crucial, and we know we can count on our long-standing relationship with Definitive Healthcare during this time of worldwide need. This partnership is truly a match made in heaven."
Access Esri's COVID-19 GIS Hub to review and use relevant information from across the globe. Alongside Definitive Healthcare's US Hospital Bed Data the hub contains several useful maps and tools for tracking information about the spread and mitigation of coronavirus disease around the world. In addition to the Definitive Healthcare-powered map, other tools include a deeply informative "Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases" dashboard, created by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, GIS apps that illustrate data at the regional level in China, Italy, Japan, and Hong Kong, and a story map article that examines age and social vulnerability in the context of Coronavirus.
"We are happy to support our long-time client, ESRI, with essential data to help them provide powerful intelligence on healthcare providers to governments that are recommending actions to manage the impact of COVID-19 worldwide," said Jason Krantz, Founder and CEO of Definitive Healthcare. "We support their mission fully and want to do our part to share pertinent, relevant, and actionable information to people who need to make important decisions for their countries, communities, and families. This is an unprecedented time, and we are committed to doing everything we can by providing the data necessary to help manage this crisis."
View the map, titled "Definitive Healthcare: US Hospital Beds," here.
About Definitive Healthcare 
Definitive Healthcare is the most comprehensive and accurate source for data insights and analytics on the healthcare provider market. Its product suite provides the most comprehensive and highest quality data available anywhere on 8,800 hospitals and IDNs; 135,000 physician groups; 1.7 million physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals; 11,000 ambulatory surgery centers; 15,800 imaging centers; 85,500 long-term care facilities; 40,000 clinics; 1,800 ACOs and HIEs; and 5.8 billion medical commercial claims covering 210 million patient lives. The company's data provides its 2,500 clients with the analytics and insight needed to effectively segment and research the healthcare provider market. Definitive Healthcare is backed by 22C Capital, Advent International, and Spectrum Equity. For more information, or to trial the service, visit https://www.definitivehc.com/.
Media Contact 
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PR Manager 
twaldron@definitivehc.com 
(781) 454-6822
About Esri 
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, offers the most powerful geospatial cloud available, to help customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969, Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations including 90 of the Fortune 100 companies, all 50 state governments, more than half of all counties (large and small), and 87 of the Forbes Top 100 Colleges in the US, as well as all 15 Executive Departments of the US Government and dozens of independent agencies. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial information technology, Esri engineers the most advanced solutions for digital transformation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics. Visit us at esri.com.

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Definitive Healthcare Partners with Esri to Assist in Pandemic Planning and Response

"We are happy to support our long-time client, ESRI, with essential data to help them provide powerful intelligence on healthcare providers to governments that are recommending actions to manage the impact of COVID-19 worldwide," said Jason Krantz, Founder and CEO of Definitive Healthcare.




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Global language technology provider, thebigword, is delivering high quality and fast translation results for a growing number of their clients using state-of-the-art Machine Translation.

LEEDS, U.K. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
Chef Works, the global leader in the manufacturing of culinary apparel to the hospitality industry, is the latest client to embrace Machine Translation. During their recent acquisition of Bragard, the company needed 24 documents consisting of 72,000 words translating in a short time – Enterprise Human Workflow would have taken longer than the required deadline.
After establishing that the enterprise solution would not meet the deadlines required and with delivery time being priority, thebigword worked closely with stakeholders and completed translation rapidly.
Paul Gross, Managing Director at Chef Works said: "The service was fast and efficient. I was impressed by the prompt responses and high level of flexibility in order to meet our demanding deadlines."
"Based on the performance of Machine Translation so far, I would definitely commission thebigword as soon as we receive any further requests for translations."
Mark Daley, Chief Operating Officer at thebigword added: "At thebigword we strategically invest in technologies that put thebigword at the forefront of the language services industry."
"Our Machine Translation pioneers artificial intelligence and is a cost-efficient solution which provides high quality translation quickly. In the case of Chef Works, I am glad to see that this was proven, and our team managed to successfully complete the task before their required deadline."

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Chef Works chose thebigword to Machine Translate their documentation

The service was fast and efficient. I was impressed by the prompt responses and high level of flexibility in order to meet our demanding deadlines.



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(http://www.soaprise.com) announced it is giving away free bars of hidden toy prize soap to encourage kids to wash their hands in efforts to protect parents, grandparents, children and others at risk. The company is promoting a viral awareness campaign through its hashtag #KidsCanBeCarriers. Reminding that kids can be carriers without presenting symptoms.

HOUSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
Handmade soap company Soaprise! is hoping that its offer of a free bar of soap containing a hidden children's toy will inspire parents everywhere to make sure that their kids consistently wash their hands.    
Company co-founder, CJ Doll noted that, "While many kids are not currently presenting symptoms from the Coronavirus, kids can still be carriers and pass it on to their parents, grandparents and other elderly individuals around them, which can be life-threatening in some instances."
CJ also noted that a study from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that kids were four times more likely to wash their hands when they had the option of using a variation "surprise soap", rather than when they had regular soap.
Additionally, research cited on the http://www.Soaprise.com website states that the World Health Organization has listed, "Wash Hands Often" as its number one prevention measure against the Coronavirus, and Dr. Oz stated on Fox and Friends that "washing your hands alone is probably a 50% reduction in virus transmission".
The company hypothesizes that having a surprise in the soap could be an innovative way to have a measurable impact on the growing COVID-19 pandemic and galvanize children everywhere to practice better safety and sanitization methods.
"By encouraging children to wash their hands, parents and their kids can save the lives of people they've never even met by decreasing the likelihood of passing on the virus," adds Stacey Doll, mother of 5 and company Co-Founder.
As a young company, Soaprise! is just asking for those receiving the soap to contribute only a small shipping and handling charge and also encourages parents to support the business by ordering a second bar of soap or more, since they will not be making a profit on the free bars.
Marketing Director and company CIO - Chief "Infoamation" Officer Trent Silver stated:
"We were partially inspired by the hidden toys in Cracker Jacks and the "Golden Ticket" from Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. And we saw an opportunity to bring those same emotions of joy and anticipation to a simple soap business in Soaprise! to see how we might be able to have even the slightest impact and potentially save even one life."
"We plan to 'Play it Forward' by leveraging this launch and the public's support to further innovate with more unique 'buried treasure prizes' that will excite and inspire the older kids, teens, and perhaps even monetary prizes for adults down the road to continue with safety sanitization practices," said Silver.
"We also wanted to create a viral campaign that would not only resonate with parents and children, but also young people who's brains are not fully-developed yet and thus feel 'invincible" and have not taken to the prescription of Social Isolation and who continue on in large public groups. Which is why I proposed an awareness raising hashtivism campaign called #SoapriseNotSocialize which you will see us develop over the coming weeks," added Silver.
Silver adds, "Studies have been done for many different social issues relating to health and hygiene and have found that incentives work successfully throughout history for hard to solve challenges."
Silver further noted, "We didn't invent the idea, we just realized we could repurpose an existing reward-based concept, time-tested by human nature. We thought what the world needed was the right message, at the right time, with the right product, in a delivery method that would resonate and be understood by all age groups, not just kids."
"Down the line, we plan to experiment with adding monetary incentives to promote hand-washing among adults. Some innovative products in our pipeline include bars of soap containing real pearls, high-value jewelry, Cryptocurrency tokens with a code and even actual cash prizes," said Silver.
"We also have a number of hashtivism campaigns lined up to spread the message, including a #JailBarsOfSoap donation campaign to send bars of soap to overpopulated, and undersupplied prisons and jails where sanitization and close proximity among inmates poses an extra risk to human life. As well as a #SudsForShelters campaign for the homeless who are at significant risk due to lack of proper sanitization, supplies, mental and physical illnesses and extremely close proximity to one another," added Silver.
"The framework...rather the 'Foamwork,' of our company is built around social responsibility and leveraging speed to market innovation and real-time marketing methods such as 'newsjacking' to create maximum social impact...
Which is why we plan to deliver as much free soap as we can keep up with and make to children's hospitals, as well as a plan to educate and inspire soap-making in hygienically-poor regions around the world. We'll be educating on personal hygiene and aiding in the creation of 'microenterprises' for economic empowerment. We want to inspire rural communities to further self-sufficiency, sanitization and to create 'Fortunes through the Foam,'" says Silver.
Company CIO Trent Silver further stated:
"Everyone could get better at this and if there's one silver-lining at all to take away from this, it is that we are all more aware of how important it is to maintain proper hygiene and hand washing, and that we are stronger working together, hand-in-hand, in this great Human Race."
"I hope through my work with this company during a time of crisis, and through all of our future work addressing the seemingly most impossible challenges known to man, to make even the smallest indent in the pages of history, and to leave an immortal handprint in the Sands of Time," concludes Silver.
For more information visit http://www.soaprise.com. To schedule an interview please contact Press@Soaprise.com.

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PathSensors has been actively monitoring the impact of COVID – 19 and will take all necessary action to protect the health of employees and continue service to customers.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
PathSensors, Inc. announced today that due to the impacts of COVID-19 the business contingency plan will officially go into effect and operations will continue with minimal interruption to manufacturing and development. As of today, no cases of COVID – 19 have been reported amongst employees and close relatives. The contingency plan will follow the guidelines of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Maryland State announcements. PathSensors has been actively monitoring the situation and impact of COVID – 19 and will take all necessary action to protect the health of employees and continue service to customers.
Some of the measures taken to ensure safety and continuity include the following.
1. Essential operations and manufacturing employees will continue to work with additional safety parameters per CDC guidelines. 
2. Other employees will work remotely to reduce contact and exercise social distancing. 
3. Virtual meetings will be preferred to in-person meetings and travel in an effort to limit unnecessary contact. 
4. Extensive planning has been conducted with building maintenance and shipping receiving teams to ensure deliveries continue as scheduled. 
5. Upgrades and modifications to workflows and infrastructure will be executed to continue service and prepare for future developments.
If you have any questions or concerns about the status of PathSensors Inc with respect to COVID-19, call (443) 557- 6150 or email info@pathsensors.com.
About PathSensors, Inc.
PathSensors is a leading environmental test company built on CANARY technology exclusively licensed from MIT-Lincoln Laboratory. CANARY offers cutting edge pathogen detection capabilities to a variety of industries including food safety, agriculture, and security. PathSensors' mission is to make the world a safer place by detecting pathogens that can cause sickness and potentially death. PathSensors offers its customers great products and superior service at a fair price in all the markets it serves.

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VivovitalsTM, a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform, can be used to ameliorate the significant challenge in managing COVID-19 affected patients who are either self-quarantined/isolated, or physically unable to reach a provider.

QUEENS, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic is stressing available health care resources throughout the US.
Rightmetrics has decided to provide free access to its VivovitalsTM telehealth platform during this crisis. Its VivovitalsTM platform helps increase availability of hospital beds and other resources by enabling health care providers to monitor and manage patients remotely.
VivovitalsTM, a HIPAA compliant cloud based platform with its associated app, is designed with simplicity in mind for both provider and patient; easy to deploy and use by physicians, nurse practitioners or physician's assistants. 

Provider can remote monitor patient vitals, perform trend analysis, set up alerts, initiate video or audio calls to patient, maintain encounter notes and records

Remote Diabetes, CHD or Dialysis session monitoring

Personalized treatment based on patient's medical needs

Printable patient health assessment history or integrate with existing EHR system

During a recent interview, Dr. Sajid Khan, CEO of Rightmetrics, made these comments, "The medical community needs all tools that may help them manage more patients effectively in this health crisis and VivovitalsTM is available as a free telehealth option for providers to increase their efficiency by remotely monitoring and managing patients who don't need in-office or in-hospital care. As an American company, Rightmetrics is committed to helping in whatever way we can during this crisis"
The benefits of this platform, in an emergency such as COVID-19, are particularly appropriate:

Little or no training for the provider or the patient side

No special devices or new equipment need to be purchased

Platform enables remote management of COVID-19 exposed or infected patients

Frees up resources by monitoring and managing patients at home such as those self-quarantined, sheltering in place or those suffering from diabetes, chronic heart or kidney disease.

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Attn: Azmat Khan 
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Telemedicine's CallonDoc.com Waives Primary Care Fees for Coronavirus-Quarantined Patients

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New program offers free online consultation, direct-to-home prescription delivery for travel-restricted individuals and families

DALLAS (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
CallonDoc.com, a premier resource for online telemedicine services, has announced that it will be suspending its basic $39.99 primary care consultation fee as of Friday for any home-quarantined patients seeking telemedicine services including prescription refills for a medical need unrelated to the coronavirus.Patients can waive this fee by using the promo code "GERMFREE".
The move coincides with expanding city, state, and federal government efforts to prevent the spread of the disease by encouraging those with suspected or confirmed cases to remain in self-quarantine until they have safely recovered and passed the point of risking transmission to others.
"At CallonDoc, we understand the mounting fear which is leaving so many people stranded in their homes, but we also know standard medical prescriptions for something minor or something more serious, apart from COVID-19, still need to be filled," said TJ Oshun, COO. "For that reason, we believe it was imperative for us to step forward to offer a more convenient, cost-effective diagnosis and delivery solution to anyone currently restricted by quarantine."
Perhaps even more importantly, at this pivotal moment in time when filling a routine prescription in the U.S. can no longer be considered "routine," Oshun explained that online doctor visits may well be one of the key tools that will help turn the tide.
"CallonDoc.com serves the everyday medical needs of patients with conditions ranging from simple cold symptoms and skin irritations to more complex diabetes and hypertension concerns, among dozens of other general health conditions including both men's and women's health,mental health and dermatology treatments. Even better, thanks to our partnership with Bonsa Health—an industry-leading, prescription fulfillment partner—clients can take advantage of free home delivery of needed prescriptions in one seamless transaction."
In that regard, both organizations are working diligently in partnership to "close the loop" in healthcare around the patient, physician and pharmacy. That advantage, according to John Asfour, COO at Bonsa Health, is likely to be a critical factor in mitigating the risk of unnecessary exposure until the threat is eliminated.
"Our team sees the importance of helping patients adhere to their therapies, but we also want to encourage preventative measures as well," Asfour said. "Now, in light of the rapidly intensifying COVID-19 pandemic, saving trips to both the doctor and the pharmacy not only makes all the sense in the world in terms of time and money, but even more so as it relates to saving lives in the larger community."
After insurance co-pays or other out-of-pocket costs are applied, CallonDoc.com patients receive the option of selecting a preferred pharmacy for pick-up or having Bonsa facilitate free home delivery of prescriptions to their front door.
While there is no current vaccine or treatment for coronavirus, Oshun suggested that even those at low-risk of developing serious complications should take a strong interest in doing their part to help others.
He even had a special offer in mind.
"Anyone unaffected by the virus who wants to support our cause and stand with us can do so by using CallonDoc.com for their next doctor visit or prescription refill," Oshun said. "All proceeds from new customers not under quarantine from coronavirus will go to expand our capacity to treat individuals in need."
A good deal—that gets better and better—is another way to put it.
For details, visit CallonDoc's coronavirus page at http://www.callondoc.com/coronavirus.
Call on 214-305-2717 or Email us at PROVIDER@CALLONDOC.COM
For Partnership inquiries call us at 817-993-9880 or Email us at stargosz@callondoc.com
To learn more about Bonsa Health, visit http://www.bonsahealth.com
Call/Text on 813-461-7012 or Email us at info@bonsahealth.com
About CallonDoc:CallonDoc is a web-based healthcare platform created by licensed primary care practitioners currently practicing medicine in the U.S. All patient visits and corresponding personal information entries are completely confidential, secured by the latest data encryption technologies, enabling users to engage in online medical consultations for prescription medications related to everything from relatively minor issues like ear infections and allergies to more chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension. To learn more, visit http://www.callondoc.com.
About Bonsa Health: Bonsa Health was designed to put patients at the center of the healthcare circle, giving them the ability to make better, more affordable prescription refill decisions. Built on a brand-new, technologically advanced "hub-style" framework, Bonsa operates at the intersection among medication manufacturers, prescribing physicians, and independent pharmacists to ensure that customers receive the medications they need at the most competitive prices available. Many Bonsa prescriptions qualify for free delivery via ScriptDrop within 3-hours of order placement. Learn more at http://www.bonsahealth.com.

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Best Advice for Treating Most Orthopedic Injuries: Avoid ERs

MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
For effective treatment of most orthopedic injuries: avoid hospital emergency rooms. That's the advice of noted, Florida-based orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD, who says finding a better option to the ER is especially important now as hospitals await a surge of emergency patients potentially infected by the new coronavirus – COVID-19.
Amidst doom-and-gloom newspaper headlines about overwhelmed emergency department staff having to respond to patients who seek testing for COVID-19, Dr. Badia is advising those with suspected bone fractures or ligament injuries, and especially strains, sprains, muscle pulls, to circumvent hospitals entirely and contact single-specialty orthopedic centers.
"Not only can these centers provide higher-quality and lower-cost care for most common bone and joint injuries, but they are much safer options than hospital emergency waiting rooms filled with coughing and sneezing patients who may have infectious diseases, including coronavirus and influenza," says Dr. Badia, a specialist in treating musculoskeletal disorders of the hand, wrists and other upper limbs.
"Too often, patients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders are sent by their primary physician – or go on their own – to a hospital emergency room where they wait for interminable lengths of time, are exposed to patients with infectious disease and undergo a battery of unnecessary diagnostic tests. Many of these same patients are ultimately referred to an orthopedic specialist for treatment anyway," says Dr. Badia.
The orthopedic specialist is able to make a diagnosis of a musculoskeletal problem much more quickly than an emergency or general physician, with superior resolution of the clinical problem and at much lower cost, using less testing and fewer imaging studies, Dr. Badia states.
Evidence supports his comments.
A recent report from Deloitte, one of the world's largest accounting firms, indicates that "markets with a higher concentration of urgent care centers have lower ER visitation rates," which is in line with the goal of the nation's Affordable Care Act to reduce "inappropriate utilization of ERs." A 2019 Becker's Hospital Review publication notes that emergency room charges rose an average 135 percent between 2008 and 2017.
Emergence of COVID-19 is only the latest hiccup for hospital emergency departments, many of which have been plagued for years by inefficient methods and processes for treating patients and moving them through the system, along with the growing dependence of primary care physicians on ERs as a referral source for their patients.
Even more troubling to Dr. Badia, however, are the missed and misdiagnoses, particularly when it comes to musculoskeletal problems.
Fractures in children are of particular concern to Dr. Badia. A study by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found that splints were placed improperly in 93% of suspected pediatric fractures treated in emergency rooms and/or general urgent care centers.
A study presented at the 2016 annual meeting of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons determined that a "significant number" of orthopedic conditions seen at some Level I trauma centers are "misdiagnosed and ineffectively managed," with 78% of adult orthopedic consults were inaccurate," study authors said.
Dr. Badia also points to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedics showing that post-surgical infection rates tend to be significantly lower in single-specialty orthopedic centers than at multi-specialty facilities. Lower surgical-site infection rates are a measure of higher quality care.
Of the estimated 136.3 million emergency room visits annually in the United States, 40.2 million are for treatment of injuries, according to Becker's Hospital Review. The National Center for Health Statistics attributes at least 5.6 million of these yearly injuries to children and young adults who play sports.
"Most sports-related injuries to joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments are more effectively and efficiently addressed by single-specialty orthopedic centers of excellence rather than by emergency medicine physicians in the ERs," says Dr. Badia, who is founder and medical director of the Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW. OrthoNOW, an orthopedic immediate care operation with licensees.
Of course, more serious, potentially life- or limb-threatening injuries may mandate a trip to the hospital. Dr. Badia offers these tips to help patients make good care decisions: 
Contact an orthopedic clinic to treat sprains, muscle and tendon pulls, ligament tears, joint pain, joint dysfunction and most bone fractures, including closed, displaced and non-displaced fractures.
Go to the ER for traumatic head and brain injuries, facial trauma, open fractures (bone protruding through skin), neurovascular injuries, nerve trauma, excessive bleeding.
Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a walk-in orthopedic care clinic. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an honorary member of many international professional hand societies. Dr. Badia specializes in treating all problems related to the hand and upper extremities, including trauma, sports injury, joint reconstruction, nerve injuries and arthroscopic surgeries. http://www.drbadia.com and http://www.orthonowcare.com

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MaidPro, a house cleaning business, has released a Daily Disinfecting Defense program for office and commercial spaces in response to the rising spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

BOSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
MaidPro, a house cleaning business, has released a Daily Disinfecting Defense program for office and commercial spaces in response to the rising spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The program focuses on disinfecting the common areas and other high touch zones of an office or commercial building that are most likely to transmit germs. The service includes cleaning and disinfecting the following surfaces: kitchen and dining areas, conference rooms and corresponding technology (phones, keyboards, touch screens), and other common spaces (main door knobs, light switches, tabletops and chair arms of shared rooms). The service can also be tailored to fit your specific needs or area.
"We are in a unique position to help battle the Coronavirus. We want to be completely transparent in how we are handling this situation," says MaidPro's Chief Cleaning Officer, Melissa Homer. "Our locations are locally owned and operated, which means we are staying up-to-date on the area's latest legal requirements and safety recommendations. The health and safety of our PROs and your family are of the utmost importance to us. All of our staff have taken a Coronavirus Cleaning Course which details, down to the science, how to best protect and disinfect themselves and your homes from the virus."
While many businesses, schools, and elderly homes have janitorial services, MaidPro is focusing on the deep, disinfecting cleans. Many routine janitorial services include light cleaning and tidying up. There is a vast difference between "sanitizing' and "disinfecting"; disinfection being the only procedure to kill the COVID-19 virus. MaidPro uses hospital-grade disinfectants to ensure your home is safe.
MaidPro has detailed how they are keeping their PROs and clients safe: 
All of our PROs are trained in Coronavirus cleaning. They have completed a 45-minute course that details, down to the exact chemistry, the proper procedure for cleaning and eliminating COVID-19. 
All of our PROs wear gloves at all times. The gloves are changed throughout the cleaning processes and sealed into bags when they are finished. Special techniques are used to put on and remove the gloves. 

Although the CDC does not recommend the use of masks, many offices have them available at the request of the PRO or client.

MaidPro uses hospital-grade disinfectants and color-coded towels to ensure there is no cross-contamination in the home and all viruses are killed.

The hospital-grade disinfectants are sprayed onto the surface and let sit for 10 minutes before being cleaned off. This ensures the disinfection can be fully effective.

Each PRO has a daily check-in with their manager. They are to stay home if they are sick, may have been exposed to the virus, or are living with someone that is sick or may be exposed.

Each client is emailed and called before their clean to confirm if they are self-quarantining or if they are sick or may have been exposed to the virus.

For more information please contact your local MaidPro office.
As the spread of COVID-19 continues, MaidPro is urging people to take the disinfection of their environments seriously. Many professional cleaning companies are being deemed "essential businesses" during this time and remain open for business.
ABOUT MAIDPRO 
MaidPro is a Boston-based franchisor of house cleaning services with over 285 locations in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1997, takes pride in its strong owner community, cutting-edge technology, and creative marketing. It has been honored with the Franchise Business Review's Four-Star Rating and Franchise 50 awards every year from 2006 to 2020 for owner satisfaction. Forbes has named MaidPro a Top Franchise to Own three times. MaidPro was named one of the Top 50 Franchises for Minorities by USA Today's Franchising Today. MaidPro is also a proud member of the International Franchise Association, Canadian Franchise Association, and the New England Franchise Association. The company can be found online at http://www.maidprofranchise.com.



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Designation Recognizes Dr. Herati's Commitment to Exemplary Care, Extensive UroLift System Experience.

PLEASANTON, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Amin Herati, M.D., Johns Hopkins in Lutherville, MD, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Herati has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
"Dr. Herati has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit.
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.urolift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.neotract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rusch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
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Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations
Media: 
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*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction 
1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study 
2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016
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Study that was to be presented at the AAAAI Annual Meeting examines the impact of low level ozone on healthy, non-smoking adults while sedentary.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2020
An abstract originally scheduled for presentation at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) before its cancellation due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), demonstrates that exposure to low level ozone causes lung function to drop in healthy adults even while sedentary and not exercising.
Ozone (O3) is both natural and man-made, but ambient ground level ozone is a result of human activity. When people inhale ozone it can lead to adverse health effects. This is particularly true for people with asthma, as ozone is a known trigger for asthma attacks even if the concentrations are below the 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 0.07 parts per million (ppm). However, recent large-scale population studies have also reported that long-term exposure to ozone levels below the standard increase the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory deaths.
For this study, researchers examined if healthy adults exposed to ozone concentrations at the NAAQS while sedentary (mimicking what most of the population would experience) would produce changes in lung function and airway inflammation. The researchers purposely limited the amount of exercise, since vigorous exercise can increase the total dose of ozone that someone can inhale. Fourteen healthy, non-smoking participants completed this study where they were exposed to either filtered clean air or to an average ozone concentration of 0.07 ppm while sedentary for over six hours. They underwent lung function testing before and after each exposure, and provided both lower and upper airway samples to look for inflammation.
The results showed that ozone caused significant drops in lung function and increases in upper and lower airway inflammation, and that these effects were more pronounced in women. "Essentially what this means is that independent of exercise, ozone exposure at the NAAQS can still negatively impact respiratory outcomes in healthy individuals, and this effect is greater in women. The NAAQS of 0.07 ppm likely does not adequately protect the general healthy adult population, and in particular women, from repeated long-term exposures to O3 air pollution," explains first author of the study, Michelle L. Hernandez, MD, FAAAAI.
This data further illustrates how low level ozone has an impact not only on those with health conditions such as asthma, but also those who are in good health, even when they're not physically active. "We urge everyone to do what they can to limit exposure to ozone and other harmful pollution," said Dr. Hernandez. "While large scale change will need to come from public policies, individuals can take steps to limit unhealthy exposure such as limiting time outdoors when air quality is poor."
Visit aaaai.org to learn more about air pollution and asthma. This research was published in an online supplement to The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has over 7,000 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI's Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home.

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