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Sunrise Hitek designed the Hygienic Face Shield using a single material — a durable clear rigid vinyl, to address three specific issues we see with other face shields on the market: 
     1. Hygiene – face shields with a foam strip and elastic headband tend to soak up sweat and become magnets for bacteria, and cannot be cleaned easily; 
     2. Supply Chain Dependency – when multiple parts and materials are used, if any one of the components has a shortage, then the entire production is halted; 
     3. High Production Volume – face shields that require manual assembly of foam strip and elastic band take a long time to produce, and take up a lot of space for shipping, which translates to slower deployment and higher cost.
Sunrise Hitek's new Face Shield a more hygienic model than 
many others out there. A common design includes a clear shield, a foam strip, and an elastic headband. These parts absorb dust and sweat easily, and quickly become a magnet for bacteria. In addition, there is no easy way to clean them after just a few hours of use. The Sunrise Hygienic Face Shield is made out of one material, a durable rigid vinyl – to minimize supply chain issues with either the foam or headband. Since these shields are made from a single piece of clear material, they pack flat, lower shipping cost, and assemble in seconds. An adjustable headband makes it "one size fits all", and further eases deployment. The built-in spacer shifts the shield away from the user's face and is still comfortable when also wearing with a mask, with or without eyeglasses and goggles. They sanitize easily with alcohol and are reusable. The Hygienic Face Shield can be made quickly and efficiently with a high production capacity of 100K per week. Typical shipping is within 2-3 days after order. In addition, Sunrise have made their first donation shipment today to a local Chicago area hospital. Donations requests can be taken here.
In addition to the face shields, Sunrise Hitek are leveraging their overseas supplier network to offer other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help fight the COVID-19 health pandemic. These include fast ship EN149 or FDA Approved Disposable Masks, plus FDA approved KN95 Masks. For even more information see Aleyant Pressero Blog.
Sunrise Hitek also compiled a selection of fast and economical Covid-19 Social Distancing Signs. These range from A-Frame and yard signs, to floor decals, window graphics, pole signs and more. Choose from standard artwork ready to print, or create a completely custom design. All printing and hardware are premium quality to make even the most demanding brands proud.Sunrise offers drop shipping and fulfillment directly to all your locations.
About Sunrise Hitek 
Sunrise Hitek is an Inc. 5000 company established in 1988 and offers speedy and innovative print marketing execution for the world's leading brands. Sunrise employs the most advanced equipment and technology, such as G7-certified HP Indigo & UV flatbed presses, digital die-cutting, and specialty coating/lamination, to create best-in-class color printing, packaging, trade show & display graphics, plus a wide variety of promo products. A privately-owned enterprise, the company is based in Chicago and sells products worldwide.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Face Shield

The Sunrise Hygienic Face Shield is made out of one material, a durable rigid vinyl – to minimize supply chain issues with either the foam or headband. Since these shields are made from a single piece of clear material, they pack flat, lower shipping cost, and assemble in seconds.



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Mental health represents the second target for "flattening the curve" in connection with the COVID-19 crisis. Against that backdrop, Madera County, California, through its comprehensive Live Well Madera County initiative, is the latest in a growing number of organizations taking proactive steps to protect population mental health and help people flourish, even in challenging times.
Live Well Madera County (LWMC) is a community-based collaborative composed of countywide government, healthcare providers, health plans, business, education, law enforcement, community-based, and faith-based stakeholders that are committed to improving community wellness through focused aligned action. LWMC plays a crucial role in expanding access, addressing health equity, and making healthy behaviors and environments the social norm for the county's over 150,000 residents.
"At LWMC we are focused on destigmatizing seeking help for mental health issues, creating easier access to trustworthy resources, and integrating a broad wellness orientation across our community," said Dennis Koch, Director of Behavioral Health Services for Madera County. "Given the strain placed on people and systems by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the need couldn't be greater."
CredibleMind is a new kind of population health company, focused on getting upstream in addressing mental health needs. With over 10,000 expert-vetted resources and an AI engine that evaluates new resources on an ongoing basis, the site offers something for everyone. Books, podcasts, videos, apps, and online programs span topics ranging from anxiety, depression, parenting, sleep, and relationships.
The company's recently launched and frequently updated COVID-19 Resource Center includes:
MEDICAL INFORMATION AND NEWS. Trustworthy resources on the facts about COVID-19 to help keep people safe and informed.
PRACTICAL TIPS. Self-care, parenting, and work-related resources provide essential support to keep people calm and effective in balancing the unique demands of this time.
MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING SUPPORT. Expert-vetted resources on stress, anxiety, social connectedness, happiness, mindfulness, and meditation, as well as meaning, purpose, and gratitude to help employees cope and thrive in these challenging times and the days of "new normal" to come.
CredibleMind serves a growing roster of private employers, public agencies, and community health organizations in their efforts to de-stigmatize the mental health discussion and get upstream in addressing mental wellness issues early.
"We are honored to be of service to the community of Madera County," said Deryk Van Brunt, founder and chief executive officer of CredibleMind. "Our aim is to help people get needed support both in this unique time and beyond it. The lessons learned after 9/11 tell us we can expect a significant increase in mental health and substance abuse problems. We are working hard with partners, such as LWMC to get out ahead and flatten the second curve of mental health issues."
About CredibleMind
Our mission is to help people flourish by optimizing their mental health, emotional wellbeing, and spiritual growth. A majority of adults in the U.S. have a mental or emotional health challenge and want assistance. However, only a small fraction receive professional services. While 75 percent turn to self-care first, we uniquely provide users with evidence-based self-help approaches and help users find the most appropriate resources and interventions in a friendly, familiar, and accessible form. CredibleMind PRO, our enterprise offering, provides a digital platform that enables employers, insurers, healthcare providers and community organizations to engage users, provide evidence-based support for mental health improvement, and refers users to organizational and local resources. CredibleMind PRO provides a comprehensive upstream population-based mental health ecosystem, complete with analytics reporting on service needs, use, and outcomes. For more information visit us at CredibleMindPro.com.
About Live Well Madera County
LWMC is committed to an iterative transformational process focused through a Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) implementation every 3-5 years. The CHA and CHIP documents are the product and responsibility of all LWMC members. Appropriate CHIP goals and objectives are adopted into member organizations' strategic plans. Measured results reflect the degree to which LWMC organizations collaborate and realize community transformation for Madera County resident wellness.

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Given the strain placed on people and systems by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the need couldn't be greater.



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KidCheck secure children's check-in is part of Temple University Voelz Lab and Washington University School of Medicine supercomputing projects researching COVID-19. The projects use distributed computing to simulate protein dynamics, including the process of protein folding and the movements of proteins implicated in a variety of diseases. The current focus is to develop therapies and vaccines for the novel coronavirus.
KidCheck is donating its computer horsepower to help run these protein simulations. Insights from the data will help scientists better understand the disease and opportunities to develop therapeutics. The project relies on the collective power of computers to perform the complex calculations required to simulate protein dynamics.
"KidCheck is pleased to participate in these projects to use any idle computer and server bandwidth to help understand COVID-19," said Alex Smith, KidCheck CEO. "We have horsepower available on our non-production backup systems, which won't affect customers, that can help leverage our extensive computing power by banding it with others."
Smith continued, "It's important to do anything we can to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus, and our extensive computing capabilities have the ability to help make a difference."
About KidCheck 
KidCheck, Inc. provides secure children's check-in software and complete check-in station systems for churches, fitness facilities, activity centers, kids' camps and other organizations caring for children. KidCheck believes every child deserves a chance to grow in a safe environment, and every parent deserves peace-of-mind about the safety of their children. KidCheck is committed to delivering easy-to-use, innovative, and reliable check-in systems backed by world class support. To learn more or to request a demo visit https://www.kidcheck.com.

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Folding Protein Simulation

It's important to do anything we can to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus, and our extensive computing capabilities have the ability to help make a difference.



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Widespread diagnostic testing to identify those infected is a known pillar in the fight against a spreading pandemic. In light of this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endeavored to get COVID-19 test kits distributed quickly. After an initial setback related to faulty test kits, the CDC is now actively distributing kits to qualified labs across the United States.
As a result of their newfound access to test kits – and their ability to utilize clinical and commercial labs for processing – many cities and counties are grappling with how to handle the onslaught of patients needing to be tested.
Some who have set up outdoor testing sites have quickly realized the problems associated with the first-come-first-served model. Indeed at some sites, patients have to wait in the car line for hours and hours. That's not a good result for anyone, especially someone who is experiencing heavy symptoms and needs to rest.
So many municipalities are turning to AppointmentPlus' online appointment scheduling system for their COVID-19 testing initiatives.
One director at a large county on the East Coast noted, "I was so impressed by the ease of use and functionality of the AppointmentPlus system. I was also appreciative of how quickly they established our environment since time was of the essence. The great service provided by AppointmentPlus is allowing us to best serve our citizens. The scheduling system was critical to our success."
AppointmentPlus is uniquely designed to accommodate situations such as those that arise during a pandemic. The application design easily supports enterprise-scale volume. Plus, with AppointmentPlus' HIPAA compliance and its ability to quickly set up walled-off environments, it's a solution well-suited for this need.
AppointmentPlus CEO, Bob La Loggia, stated, "If we can help ease the pain and suffering of those infected with COVID-19, and if we can allow front-line healthcare workers to do their jobs more efficiently and with less stress, then we've done our little part in helping to overcome this pandemic."
AppointmentPlus is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company provides online appointment scheduling software for thousands of businesses and institutions, including over 50 of the Fortune 500, and many government agencies. Nearly a billion appointments have been processed through the application since inception. To learn more about online appointment scheduling software visit our website, click here.


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Quarantine has drastically changed the upbeat atmosphere New Yorkers are familiar with into a calamity and pedestrian environment. In the beginning of March popular New York City locations such as the Financial District and Times Square were buzzing with shoppers, tourists and commuters rushing from one point of the city to the next. By the middle of March the majority of people employed with jobs located within the city found themselves reading memos from their employers to continue their work obligations from home. The suggestion to stay home in order to avoid contracting the Coronavirus derived from elected officials days before it was mandated that non essential businesses remain closed until further notice. A strategy that has resulted in desolate streets, as well as worrisome New York City residents.
NYC residents have come together to support each other during abrupt lifestyle adjustments, and to provide support for essential workers. Although the Coronavirus has led to roughly 82,000 deaths, nyc residents have been engaging in various fitness, as well as work related activities within their homes to help assist all the professionals fighting on the front lines to flatten the curve of Covid19. While most New Yorkers are concerned about their unknown futures, growing restless from remaining inside their homes and anxious about the daunting task of surviving Covid19. They somehow remain optimistic and supportive because they understand that they're not alone. "We're all neighbors, more so now than ever before because quarantine makes us all relatable", says Connie. A Lifelong New Yorker and Essential worker.
C4 Media's "The Rona Effect" Video captures the current climate of New York City while also inspiring New Yorkers to continue moving forward. That is detailed in the last scene as Photographer Steve Low continues to walk on through the night. The video serves as a lens to the current reality for New Yorkers, in addition to the ability nyc residents share to unite and support each other through dark times.
C4 Media is a small New York City Based Media company that tells authentic stories without sacrifice or distortion in any capacity. Founded June 26, 2019 with a current staff of 13 employees. C4 currently has a production, "Friendly Face-off" that tells the stories of local fighters, coaches and professionals that contribute to combat sports. They are in production of a home baking show and a woman's docuseries as well. You will find an extended version of "The Rona Effect" on their website.

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The experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants provide effective facial trauma care for those who have been in an accident or received oral trauma. This can include surgery to correct broken bones or replacing knocked out teeth with dental implants in Omaha, NE and surrounding areas. Oral surgeons are considered the specialists when it comes to complicated or advanced surgeries of the neck, face, mouth, or head.
"One of the most common cases of facial trauma we see here is a knocked out tooth. Teeth can get knocked out for a variety of reasons, and the trauma can cause severe pain, bleeding, or even result in broken shards of teeth being left in the socket," says Dr. John Wewel. "When this is the case, we can remove any broken bits, clean up the wound, and replace the missing tooth with a dental implant. This will give you back full function to your mouth and a great smile."
When a patient has lost a tooth, due to trauma, disease, or any other cause, the jaw becomes significantly compromised. Missing teeth often leads to jawbone deterioration, shifting of surrounding teeth, and a less than optimal bite. When teeth have become lost or extracted, oral surgeons are able to replace them with a lifelike alternative through dental implants. This solution mimics the function and appearance of natural teeth, returning the ability to bite, chew, smile, and speak with confidence. The benefits of replacing a knocked out or lost tooth with a dental implant include: 

Preservation of the jawbone

Ability to eat, bite, and chew normally

Enhanced self-confidence

Secured firmly in the jaw

Can last a lifetime with proper oral care

Oral surgeons are the ideal specialist to treat facial trauma and accidents that have caused tooth loss. Thanks to the education, experience, and technology at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, Drs. John Wewel, Jerome Wees, and Benjamin Anderson can treat even the most complex of surgical procedures. The oral surgeons are trained to administer advanced IV sedation and they closely monitor patients throughout the procedure to ensure safety at all times. The team has over 33 years of combined facial trauma experience and utilizes some of the latest in dental technology, including intraoral scanners and cone beam CT scanners.
Those in need of facial trauma care or who would like to replace missing teeth with dental implants in Omaha, NE are invited to schedule an appointment with the oral surgeons at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants by visiting http://www.midwestoms.com or calling 402-397-7777.
About the Oral Surgeons 
Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants is a full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty practice serving patients in Omaha, NE. Dr. Jerome Wees has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery for over 20 years and is the current President of the Omaha District Dental Society. Dr. John Wewel completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Nebraska and is a Diplomat with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Both Dr. Wees and Dr. Wewel maintain hospital privileges at the surrounding Omaha hospitals. Dr. Benjamin Anderson graduated summa cum laude from the University of Nebraska and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Mississippi. Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants utilizes state-of-the-art technology and offers a full spectrum of oral surgical procedures including full mouth reconstructions, dental implants, and wisdom teeth extractions. To learn more about Drs. Wees, Wewel, and Anderson and the services they offer, visit http://www.midwestoms.com or call 402-397-7777 to schedule a consultation.

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Drs. John Wewel, Jerome Wees, and Benjamin Anderson Offer Facial Trauma Care in Omaha, NE

Thanks to the education, experience, and technology at Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, Drs. John Wewel, Jerome Wees, and Benjamin Anderson can treat even the most complex of surgical procedures.



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During the global pandemic, consumers are seeking to maintain beauty regimens at home. 
Traffic to online virtual consultation tools and telemedicine has increased significantly. 
NYC-based plastic surgeon has seen rise in virtual online e-consultation service, Click-Lift.com.
With the majority of the world ordered to shelter in place, citizens are urged to stay home and go out only for essential activities. While purchasing beauty supplies is not critical, many people are seeking to maintain their upkeep virtually or digitally. The rise in online beauty tutorials is a testament to the observation that many people remain invested in their beauty as a form of health and well-being. Moreover, the dominance of communication portals such as Zoom have emphasized the need for some participants to "put their best face forward" as they normally may have done. A Times.com article quotes Dr. Stewart Shankman, chief of psychology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, as stating "This COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented time of uncertainty and uncontrollability. So, people putting makeup on will give them a sense of control given what's going on outside is uncontrollable."
Whether to wear makeup or to abandon applying it altogether has its arguments on both sides. However, it isn't only makeup that beauty encompasses. Many of those who do not wear makeup are reporting upgrading their skincare routines to improve their appearance and confidence. Knowing that healthy skin is a sign of good health, consumers are also choosing to make a positive statement about their state of well-being by ensuring that their skin is flawless and radiant, despite challenging and difficult times.
Where the beauty professional, dermatologist or plastic surgeon, comes into play during these precarious and cautionary times is by continuing to serve their patients through virtual consultations and online visits. In this exceptional context of the worldwide pandemic, NYC-based plastic surgeon and founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery, D. Shirley Madhere, has re-launched the online e-consultation platform, Click-Lift.com, due to popular demand. The site allows users to upload photos and video to describe their beauty and wellness concerns on their own time schedule, no appointment necessary. After a brief questionnaire, Dr. Madhere creates a personalized "Prescription for Healthful Beauty" plan, which may include customized recommendations for skin care as well as nutritional modification and supplement use. There is a nominal fee associated with the site to receive credible and personalized information on holistic beauty, health, and wellness from a medical professional.
"Now, more than ever, it is essential for us all to see and feel beauty within and all around us. I created Click-Lift.com several years ago to better serve my patients while they were traveling. I would not have imagined that the site would continue to serve people well in times of crisis such as these. I am grateful for another opportunity to help others through this fortuitous medium, and I hope that it helps to restore confidence and faith that we shall emerge from this pandemic better and more beautiful—inside and out—together."
Holistic Plastic Surgery is a philosophy created by Dr. Shirley Madhere to reflect that external appearance is a manifestation of inner health, and as such, healthy skin responds better to the needle and the scalpel. As an additional service, to better assist those people who desired consultations while traveling or abroad, Dr. Madhere created Click-Lift.com as a mobile 
e-consultation platform. The site has now been re-launched to serve the increased need of those who seek beauty and wellness advice while away from their standard beauty routines or sources. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Madhere continues enthusiastically to serve those who invest in this aspect of their wellness not only through this virtual platform but also with her blog on ElementsandGraces.com as well as her podcast, Forever FAB (available on Apple podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeart Radio).

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"Now, more than ever, it is essential for us all to see and feel beauty within and all around us."



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Key Interiors is a local Chicagoland company that is accustomed to designing commercial interiors and manufacturing commercial office furniture. Like many businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the company to rethink its business processes and capabilities. One change to the way the company does business is having a positive impact on both the company itself and healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. Key Interiors has transitioned their warehouse and distribution center in Schaumburg, IL from the manufacture of office furnishings to the manufacture of face shields and masks to protect healthcare workers from the COVID-19 virus.
"Given the severe shortage of these products and the dire need, we took a look at how we could help and realized we had the ability to produce hospital-approved face shields in our Schaumburg facility. We currently have contracts with several medical supply companies and are shipping masks nationwide where they are being supplied to healthcare workers and first responders," said Jerry Johnstone, Operations, Key Interiors (https://www.keyinteriors.us/).
The transition allows the commercial interior design company to meet a critical public health need and to retain about 45 shift workers who would otherwise be unemployed during this time. As of early April, Key Interiors was producing over 47,000 masks every 7 days and had received orders for an additional 200,000 masks.
Key Interiors has a long history in Chicago, tracing its roots back to 1947. Today the company provides full-service "concept to completion" commercial office design and dental office design services. The company's turnkey approach streamlines the commercial design and construction process, eliminating the need for their clients to manage multiple different vendors and timelines as a project progresses.
"We manage the construction process for our clients from start to finish, including management of the different trade professionals as well as the permitting and inspection process. It's very much a one-stop-shop for commercial office design that just makes the entire process easier for our clients," explained Johnstone.
Key Interiors plans to continue manufacturing the face shields as long as there is demand. They are continuing to accept orders from healthcare facilities as well as public and private entities, that need masks. Inquiries should be directed to Key Interiors by calling 877.288.9919 or by visiting https://www.keyinteriors.us/contact/.
About Key Interiors: 
Key Interiors provides office interior design services from design to build to furnish to businesses and organizations throughout Chicagoland. The firm offers a full range of services including design-build, architectural design, construction management plus a design center with over 300 lines of office furnishings and contract furniture. Visit Key Interiors at http://www.keyinteriors.us.
MEDIA CONTACT: 
Tom Johnstone | Key Interiors Design LLC 
1072 N. Garfield Street | Lombard, IL 60148 
D: 847.994.7478 | C: 224.628.4100 | E: tom@keyinteriors.us 
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Manly Bands, the fastest growing men's online wedding ring brand has announced its renewed support for first responders and communities impacted by the coronavirus outbreak in America. In a partnership with Team Rubicon, Manly Bands has launched a series of relief efforts for paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other healthcare workers to show our support for the essential work that they offer the healthcare system and country.
At time of publication, Manly Bands has donated more than $50,000 to Team Rubicon to aid their Neighbors Helping Neighbors initiative and meet the needs of communities struggling with the outbreak of COVID-19. A portion of all rings purchased on ManlyBands.com will go towards providing resources and financial assistance for #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors and Team Rubicon volunteers.
"We at Manly Bands want to do all we can to help the brave workers on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak," said Johnathan Ruggiero, founder and CEO of Manly Bands. "I'd like to encourage all of us to do our part by staying inside and helping organizations like Team Rubicon continue their work with donations and support on social media."
In addition to these efforts, Manly Bands is launching a free ring give-away on our social media channels to those who can share acts of kindness happening during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the country faces this ongoing pandemic, many of us are stuck in our homes and separated from our friends and communities. To remind everyone that we are not facing this alone, Manly Bands will be donating 1000 silicone bands to anyone who has an uplifting story to share. To nominate someone you know, please visit ManlyBands.com/pages/1-000-silicone-ring-giveaway for more contest details.
Manly Bands recognizes the need for far-reaching community support, in all of its forms. In March, the company paid for and delivered over 500 meals to hospitals and medical centers across the country from local restaurants, who are also feeling the negative side effects of the quarantine.
We will also be providing resources for couples who have had to put their weddings on hold, and will be helping our customers with special discounts and long-term financing for all of our online wedding rings. You may have to stay inside, but you and your loved ones can still wear your love with pride.
About Manly Bands 
Manly Bands is the fastest growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of badass men's wedding rings. We make it easy for couples to order a ring that looks (and fits) perfect on their partner. With more than 250 unique styles made from over 15 non-traditional materials, we're on a mission to give men the ring that they'll never want to take off. To see our latest collections, visit ManlyBands.com today.
About Team Rubicon 
Team Rubicon serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises. Founded in 2010, Team Rubicon has deployed across the United States and around the world to provide immediate relief to those impacted by disasters and humanitarian crises. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we've launched the #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors initiative to meet the needs of our communities through safe individual acts of service. Visit TeamRubicon.org for more information.


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Capio is pleased to announce the addition of Jamie Hill-Walters as Vice President, National Accounts. In her new role, Hill-Walters will be responsible for identifying new, and nurturing existing opportunities with our national provider clients. Many of our partners may already know Jamie through her extensive involvement in HFMA.
With nearly 20 years in healthcare revenue cycle collaboration and sales, Jamie has worked with mid to large size health systems across the country. She is a member of the HFMA Lone Star Chapter and currently serves as an elected member of the Board of Directors. In 2019, Jamie received the chapter award for Outstanding Service and Leadership. Additionally, Jamie is a CRCR-Certified Revenue Cycle Representative and a Lean Six Sigma yellow belt certificate holder.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Jamie to our Capio team. Although Jamie joins us at an unprecedented time, her knowledge, experience and skills will play a key role immediately as we navigate the upheaval COVID-19 continues to have across the nation," said Steve Wright, Capio's Chief Revenue Officer. "Jamie is an exceptionally accomplished professional and will be a great asset to our organization now and well into the future," added Wright.
About Capio 
Capio assists healthcare providers and physician organizations increase cashflow, while also lowering their bad debt expense. To date, Capio has acquired and provided consumer services with over $30B in patient accounts receivable, via partnerships alongside more than 450 provider clients across the United States. To learn more about Capio, please visit http://www.capiopfw.com.


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CureMatch, a digital health company focusing on personalized medicine and combination therapies, today announced that Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder, Dr. Igor Tsigelny, along with Dr. Valentina Kouznesova of the San Diego Supercomputer Center and Moores Cancer Center and David Huang of the San Diego Supercomputer Center and CureMatch have jointly published a study that identifies 64 FDA-approved drugs as potential COVID-19 protease inhibitors. Included in their list are three drugs that have already shown some benefit for COVID-19 treatment, making research into the COVID-19 protease a promising path to rapidly finding drug candidates to treat patients infected with the novel coronavirus.
"The need is critical to find drugs that can be immediately used to treat patients suffering from COVID-19 worldwide," said Dr. Tsigelny. "Our research has centered around drugs that are already FDA-approved and effective in treating other viruses in order to find compounds that will not only be useful in fighting COVID-19 but also safe with minimal side effects."
Begun in March of 2020, the study used the recently published structure of the COVID-19 protease to develop a pharmacophore model of the protease inhibitor-binding pocket. The COVID-19 protease is a key viral protein related to the production of other viral proteins that harm the patient. The drug-candidates can be thought of like a key fitting into a lock. The COVID-19 protease inhibitor is the key and the binding pocket is the lock. An effective protease inhibitor will fit into the binding pocket, also called "docking" and block the COVID-19 protease from its function. Next, the team conducted data mining of the conformational database of FDA-approved drugs. Through this search, the team found 64 compounds that fit the binding pocket's shape.
They then tested these 64 drugs to see which ones fit into the binding site with the lowest effort or 'free energy'. They listed each compound organized by lowest to highest free energy value. Using the same model and process as with the 64 compounds, they also tested randomly selected compounds. The results show that the 64 chosen compounds perform better than the randomly selected compounds in terms of free energy, meaning they will likely perform better as a protease inhibitor for COVID-19 than the randomly selected compounds. Unique to the methodology of this study is the combination of the pharmacophore-based drug design and molecular docking of the possible conforming drugs.
A major benefit of this research is that all proposed drug candidates are already approved by the FDA, meaning that all 64 drugs chosen for this study have been tested for safety and proper dosage for patients. This speeds testing and development time and can potentially result in drugs approved much faster to fight COVID-19. The next step in this research will involve using a much larger database of FDA-approved drugs and available natural compounds to run the same search using the same pharmacophore/docking approach. The goal would be to run the same search strategy with the NCI database of around 250,000 compounds.
A full description of the study and results achieved can be found at https://bit.ly/CureMatch_COVID-19_research. Research teams interested in exploring this study further should reach out to Dr. Tsigelny at itsigelny@curematch.com or itsigeln@ucsd.edu.
About CureMatch 
CureMatch, Inc. is a San Diego-based digital health company focused on personalized medicine and combination therapy in oncology. CureMatch's Decision Support System guides oncologists in the selection of cancer drugs that are customized for individual patients based on their molecular tumor profile. CureMatch enables oncologists to become experts in personalized medicine by providing them with actionable intelligence towards advanced cancer treatment options. Currently, the CureMatch team is using all their expertise to develop drug-candidates for COVID-19 patient treatments. To learn more visit http://www.curematch.com.

Our research has centered around drugs that are already FDA-approved and effective in treating other viruses in order to find compounds that will not only be useful in fighting COVID-19 but also safe with minimal side effects



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Yeti, a design and development agency in San Francisco, has teamed up with several other experts in the medical community and beyond to host a virtual hackathon on April 25th and 26th to help build digital infrastructure for those on the front lines fighting the Coronavirus.
The entirely virtual event will be held over two days via Zoom conferencing. Winning ideas that can realistically be deployed will be paired with sponsors that will be able to help them develop their idea further.
"A fellow colleagues and I were talking when we came up with the idea," said Yeti CEO, Tony Scherba. "While a lot of us designers and developers are sitting at home and feeling a bit powerless, we realized there was something we could do to help out members of the medical community, government and other experts on the frontlines fighting the Coronavirus -- and that's volunteer our time and band together to do what we do best -- develop cutting-edge technology."
The two day event will be structured as follows:
Saturday 
12pm - Kickoff & Team Formation. You can join as a team or individual. If you are an individual who would like to be on a team, we will get you set up with one. 
1pm - 3pm - Expert Presentations. We will have a panel of medical professionals and people working in government coordinating this response and other experts talking about the problems they are seeing to help inform the hacks. 
3pm - Hackathon Begins - 100% virtual hackathon. We'll have experts available for breakout sessions and questions. Teams will have a way of checking in regularly.
Sunday 
12pm - Submissions Due. All participants will remotely submit a quick submission form including screenshots and a description of their work. 
12:30pm - Presentations and Demos. Teams will present their work and demo remotely. 
Panel members will ask questions and give feedback. 
2:30 pm- Winners Announced. Panel will decide on the winners.
To learn more about the event, please visit: https://hackthevirus.splashthat.com/.
Press Contact: 
Melissa Leiter 
melissa@yeti.co 
207-701-1133
About Yeti: Yeti partners with industry-leading companies to research, design and develop innovative digital products. Out of our studio in San Francisco, we guide our clients through the product development process from strategy sessions and prototyping to producing ready-to-release mobile and web applications. We share our expertise in these areas through workshops, classes, and in-person developer training.

...We realized there was something we could do to help out members of the medical community, government and other experts on the frontlines fighting the Coronavirus- and that's volunteer our time and band together to do what we do best- develop cutting-edge technology.



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Pawzitivity Pet Products, a company that currently owns brands Vet Naturals and Senior Pups has announced that they have acquired two more companies that are in the pet products industry, Ruff Trade Dog and K9 Nature Supplements.
This move comes at a time where demand for premium pet care products is increasing and expected to continue to experience strong growth over the next few years. One report by Edge by Ascential suggests that consumers are increasingly seeing their pets as family members, and are prepared to spend more on pet food and products that are healthy, nutritious and improve living conditions.
"Right now, we're seeking high-quality products with great brand recognition and reputation, and adding them to VetNaturals.com," said Gary Nealon, Co-Owner of Pawzitivity Pet Products. "That will allow us to provide the highest quality products to our customers and their furry friends."
The Ruff Trade Dog acquisition allows the Pawzitivity Pet Products brand to expand their reach even further, adding dog grooming and care supplies to the list of products that they offer. Ruff Trade Dog currently supplies all-natural and handmade dog grooming products, some of which have been featured in the BarkShop –a popular subscription service for dog products.
Currently, Ruff Trade Dog is an Etsy-based company, but Nealon has plans to expand it. There's a new website in the works, and even plans to add new products soon.
"Finding all-natural, gentle dog grooming products can be a challenge, but we're committed to sourcing the very best to ensure the health of our pets," said Nealon.
The acquisition of K9 Nature Supplements also aligns well with the Pawzitivity Pet Products mission of supplying the best pet products possible.
K9 Nature Supplements provides nutritional supplements for dogs of every age and breed. The company is committed to ensuring that each product they provide is of the highest quality. Their supplements are designed to give dogs the nutrition they need to stay strong and healthy throughout all stages of life.
Pet products and pet supplies are a growing industry. Sixty-seven percent of all U.S. households own a pet, and according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in 2019, $95.7 billion was spent on pets in the U.S., with 38.4 billion being spent on pet food and treats alone. This figure is estimated to grow to $99.0 billion in 2020.
"We've seen strong interest in safe and healthy pet products," said Nealon, "And as committed pet parents ourselves, we understand the important role that pets play in our lives. Each of our products is selected carefully, with the overall goal of making our pets' lives as happy and healthy as possible."
References: 
Vet Naturals: https://vetnaturals.com/ 
Senior Pups: https://www.seniorpups.com/ 
K9 Supplements https://k9naturesupplements.com/ 
Ruff Trade Dog: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuffTradeDog 
American Pet Products Association: https://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp 
Edge by Ascential: Household and Pet Care Consumer Packaged Goods report: 
https://www.ascentialedge.com/insights/rise-pet-humanization-trend-drives-global-sales-premium-pet-care-products
About Vet Naturals:     
Vet Naturals is a pet supplement company that provides high-quality vet-recommended supplements to pet owners across the country. The company is committed to supplying products that are free from fillers, by-products, artificial colors, and flavors, and aims to provide pet owners with solutions that will help their dogs to have the best quality of life possible. Visit their website at https://vetnaturals.com/ to learn more.
About Pawzitivity Pet Products: 
Pawzitivity Pet Products owns brand names Vet Naturals and Senior Pups. Their mission is to supply the best pet products in the world, from all-natural grooming supplies to supplements that contain only the highest quality ingredients. Their goal is to provide pet owners with solutions to help them care for their dogs throughout every stage of their lives.


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Cliffside Park's luxury condo development One Park has announced that it is donating a supply of face masks to its exclusive brokerage firm, NestSeekers, to help agents protect themselves during the COVID-19 outbreak. One Park's developer, DMG Investments, has also created extra Matterport virtual tour and unit video resources to allow brokers to continue working while social distancing.
Since real estate agents work exclusively on commission, One Park is focused on helping ensure that the agents that sell and rent its units can have the opportunity to continue earning an income during the economic uncertainty brought about by the pandemic.
More information about One Park Condos can be found at: https://oneparkcondosnj.com/
About One Park
One Park, the premiere luxury condominium development located in Bergen County's Cliffside Park, offers fourteen stories with two hundred four upscale units featuring expansive views of the New York City skyline and Hudson River. Units offer spacious living arrangements featuring from one to four bedrooms and up to 2,983 square feet of living space. Interior spaces boast gourmet kitchens with chef-caliber appliances, sanctuary-like bedroom suites, and spa-inspired master suite baths. One Park is a recognized leader in world class architecture and dramatic views in the Bergen County community.
One Park residents enjoy privileged amenities and a short commute to and from New York City. With amenities that rival New York City luxury buildings, including an outdoor movie theater, fitness center, golf simulator, children's playroom, and pet spa, residents want for nothing. One Park residents have attentive twenty-four-hour doorman service and two options to accommodate their automobiles, including the recent addition of a luxury vehicle garage designed explicitly for low chassis vehicles like the Lamborghini and Ferrari. A resident-only shuttle service is also an option.
About DMG Investments
Headquartered in New York City at 100 Wall Street, DMG Investments LLC ("DMG") was established in 2013.
DMG focuses on real estate acquisitions, development and management as well as financing. Leveraging the expertise of a team of dedicated real estate professionals with decades of experience creating and adding value for investors, DMG has amassed a portfolio of best-in-class assets across the US in dynamic markets in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and South Carolina.
As the portfolio continues to grow, DMG is dedicated to providing amenities and services that enhance the livability of each project be it in the student housing, traditional multifamily or condominium sector. In the years to come, the goal of DMG is to become a global real estate enterprise with a world-class reputation for sustainable development and a business philosophy that emphasizes the importance of delivering value for investors, owners and residents.

Since real estate agents work exclusively on commission, One Park is focused on helping ensure that the agents that sell and rent its units can have the opportunity to continue earning an income during the economic uncertainty brought about by the pandemic.



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Arcis Golf has pledged the support of its 61 clubs in 13 states, taking a significant leadership role in a new nationwide initiative, ClubsHELP.
Formed less than a week ago during the national health crisis, ClubsHELP connects golf clubs with hospitals in their local areas. Arcis Golf was among the first golf management companies to step up and access its extensive club network and key vendors to provide critically needed support to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
"First of all, I want to say how grateful I am for the heroic frontline responders who are serving our local communities," said Blake Walker, Founder and CEO of Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee clubs in the U.S. "Their valuable role during this time of crisis and their attention to human welfare is critical to the wellness of our citizens. We recognize that we are part of a larger family and community. We believe that we can make the greatest positive impact by doing what we do best – serving our communities through our clubs."
This is how the new initiative works:
-A member or the management of each Arcis club will take on the role of captain. 
-The club then 'adopts' or is matched with a local hospital. 
-Working cooperatively, the most pressing needs at the hospital are identified, then clubs, companies, and individual donors pitch in to gather, collect, and deliver the most necessary items and resources to be used by hospital workers.
At this time, the greatest needs are basic food items that can be consumed quickly, PPE supplies, UV lighting for sterilization of phones and keys, and delivery services. Additionally, utilizing untapped commercial resources, raising money, or mobilizing a local delivery service are examples of ways that clubs are supporting local hospitals.
On an ongoing basis every Arcis property engages with its local community by donating rounds and amenities, holding tournaments and events that raise money for charities.
"During these unprecedented times, and with the health and safety of our members, guests and staff on our minds, we simply felt a calling that we needed to do more. Our club leaders are empowered to work side-by-side with their members and patrons to be part of something really special and to engage within their communities to make a real difference," said Walker.
In fact, it was based on Arcis Golf's past working relationship with, and corporate-wide support of, the Els for Autism Foundation that Walker and Chief Marketing Officer Chris Crocker first became aware of the opportunity to utilize their clubs to support this new national program.
"When Ernie Els' manager called, we said, 'count us in.' Every community wants to sustain their local hospital and first responders," noted Crocker. "We know that strength in numbers—clubs and their members' networks—will make a meaningful impact to those bravely fighting the virus, with grit and grace, from the frontlines each and every day. Just as Ernie has challenged his fellow golf professionals to step up for this cause, I challenge golf clubs across the nation to embrace and support ClubsHELP."
Golf's premier organizations, including the National Club Association, and Golf Writers Association of America, have pledged to get behind the ClubsHELP program and make a significant difference in local communities throughout the United States. Additionally, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have alerted their membership that golf clubs across the country are activating.
To be a captain, register your club, pledge support or get additional information, access the web site at http://www.clubshelp.org or text ClubsHELP to 71441.
For additional information about Arcis Golf or their individual clubs, access their web site, http://www.arcisgolf.com.

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We recognize that we are part of a larger family and community. We believe that we can make the greatest positive impact by doing what we do best – serving our communities through our clubs." - Blake Walker, Founder and CEO of Arcis Golf



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The COVID-19 outbreak has been extremely challenging for all, and let's hope all families are staying safe and healthy. A pandemic like this requires everyone to stay updated with timely and accurate information about the crisis to keep misleading reports and scary rumors at bay. In that light, leading vanity dial code provider Fast Dial is programming a fast dial number (#C19) for trustworthy and reliable COVID-19 support resources to keep the community abreast.
Fast Dial is working with state and local officials to distribute accurate and timely information that includes only verified and reliable details. Soon to be available across the country, Fast Dial #C19 will be a fast and convenient way to access a verity of COVID-19 resources. From the location of the nearest testing laboratory; to food distribution hubs; to offices for financial assistance, Fast Dial #C19 can help provide a secure and easy method of public health information dissemination. In accordance with the statement of the company spokesperson, "This is where both ends meet and help one another. With just a few digits, Fast Dial #C19 is at your service like no other."
Speaking further, the spokesperson stressed that as the fast dial number is very brief and memorable, it would be easier for families and seniors as well. Most importantly, the fast dial number does not contain any random digits but only the initials of COVID-19, which makes it even easier to remember.
"Our COVID-19 fast dial number is a result of detailed collaboration with local health officials and was developed specifically to address this current health crisis. Most importantly, we are hopeful that our fast dial number will be helpful for anyone seeking supportive resources. We are reaching out to local and state officials all across the country to get the number setup as fast as possible to make lives easier during this time", noted the spokesperson.
"We are working with community representatives and policymakers, and together we will see a return to normalcy soon."
About Fast Dial Inc.- Fast Dial Inc. is a national leading vanity dial code provider. The company specializes in offering fast dial numbers to Fortune 500 companies for their marketing campaigns and customer-care service needs.
For more information, please visit https://fastdial.com/. 
Contact: Ivy Colili 
Phone: 484-367-5000 
IvyC@FastDial.com

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"We are working with community representatives and policymakers, and together we will see a return to normalcy soon." Ivy Colili



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These are unprecedented times for our industry. Operators are facing business challenges beyond their control. Nevertheless, many operators and hotel companies are putting the true meaning of 'hospitality' into action. Hundreds of operators with dozens of brands are making their properties and facilities available for use by medical personnel and first responders. Maestro's team is proud to be associated with many of these hoteliers who are giving back to their communities by opening their doors during this difficult time.
The Silver Hotel Group, a family owned company, is offering a safe and comfortable place to rest for front line medical staff and first responders. "Our properties have specific floors dedicated to front-line workers, with a dedicated elevator where possible, to help mitigate the community spread of Covid-19", said Shivani Ruparell, VP of Silver Hotel Group.
Accent Inns opened its doors to offer rooms at cost for front-line essential service workers, "We considered closing our doors because our reservations office was only taking cancellations and clearly travel was drying up," said Trina Notman, VP of Marketing & Communications at Accent Inns. "Then, a nurse who was desperate for a place for her colleagues to self-isolate called us for help because some of her colleagues had taken to sleeping in their cars to avoid risking passing the virus on to their families. We quickly created an at cost room rate for front-line essential service workers, and our PR agency, Beattie Tartan, got the word out that Accent Inns was ready to help." Accent Inns was surprised when people and organizations in its communities offered to pay for the rooms. Accent Inns then partnered with the United Way Greater Victoria and created the Hotels for Frontline Workers Fund. "A wonderful surprise was that we were flooded with calls from people that actually wanted to pay for a night's stay for these workers. To date we have sold over 1,000 room nights covered by community donations through this program. It is tremendous to be able to tell these workers that their stay is covered."
Another example is AHLA's Hospitality for Hope Initiative that was created to boost collaboration between the hotel industry and local, state and federal governments to help employees, communities, and the industry during this unprecedented health crisis. AHLA recently announced a partnership with its partner state associations to support communities across the country by connecting hotels with the health community to find housing and support for medical staff and first responders. Over 16,000 hotels have signed up for AHLA's Hospitality for Hope Initiative.
The Center for Health Design has assembled tools and resources to assist healthcare providers with current infection control needs and to inform future project planning. It created a website forum that lists hundreds of properties that are willing to share their resources with hospitals and other care providers. The site lists hotels and others with multi-unit or high-occupancy residential facilities and indicates their capacity and willingness to consider these urgent needs.
"Maestro's entire team recognizes that these outstanding hospitality organizations and their people are working hard and investing time and money during this difficult time," said Maestro PMSPresident Warren Dehan. "We are privileged and honored to be associated with these operators who are giving back to their communities. Thank you for all you are doing."
About Maestro PMS 
Maestro is the preferred cloud and on-premises PMS solution for independent hotels, luxury resorts, conference centers, vacation rentals, and multi-property groups. Maestro's PCI certified and EMV ready enterprise system offers 20+ integrated modules on a single database including web and mobile apps to increase profitability, drive direct bookings, centralize operations, and enable operators to engage guests with a personalized experience. For over 40 years Maestro's Diamond Plus Service has provided unparalleled 24/7 North American based support and education services to keep hospitality groups operational and productive. Click here for more information on Maestro. Click here to get your free PMS Buying guide.
The Maestro Property Management System delivers flexible and scalable deployment options with an identical full-featured web browser or windows solution available in the cloud or on premise. Maestro's revenue-generating hotel management software tools and services increase profitability, drive direct bookings, centralize operations and provide personalized and mobile guest service tools to enhance the guest experience.

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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was in a prime position to move all of its courses online in March in an expedited manner having experience with distance learning for its degree programs. Upon hearing of the severity of the outbreak and the Governor's orders, the College ramped up its efforts to train all faculty on its online teaching platform, D2L, and Zoom technology to offer synchronous and asynchronous learning. Vaughn's staff was also trained on the Zoom platform to provide support to current, prospective and the New York City Department of Education high school students requiring assistance.
"We are working very hard to support all those within the Vaughn community and New York City area," said Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo, president of Vaughn College. "Queens, where Vaughn is located, and the entire New York metro area have been particularly hard hit and we recognize the difficulty for students and their families as they try to continue their education from home. We also know it's a particularly hard time for high school seniors, so we are providing supplemental support service to help students with their studies now, and ease their transition into college when campuses reopen."
In order to provide academic support during this challenging time, Vaughn College is offering the following online services to high school students through the office of admissions, academic success center, and Vaughn's pre-college enrichment programs designed for middle and high school students who want to get a head start on preparing for their college education. 

Free tutoring with Vaughn's regularly scheduled tutors

A free, three-credit Freshman Year Initiative summer course for students who register, designed to prepare them to be college-ready, through an online format. This course may be transferable.

Vaughn's Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) Saturday Academy has moved to an online format to support its participants

A professional weekday tutor in flight is available online for STEP students

An online format for the federally-funded Upward Bound Saturday Academy pre-college enrichment program

The purchase of grant-supported laptops for instructors and students to help with the adjustment to the online environment

Extra weekday online tutoring through Upward Bound to fill the gaps in students' academics caused by educational disruption

Application fees will be waived for new applications

Unofficial documents will now be considered for admissions decisions

For those who wish to register prior to June, the tuition deposit will be waived until June 1

Vaughn typically requires all bachelor of science applicants to submit SAT or ACT test scores. In lieu of those scores, applicants will take an assessment test administered by Vaughn to determine their program acceptance and course placement.

For more information on any of these programs visit Vaughn.edu/admissions or Vaughn.edu/coronavirus.
VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,600 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online. The student-faculty ratio of 15 to 1 ensures a highly personalized learning environment. Ninety-nine percent of Vaughn College graduates, eighty three percent in their field of study, are placed in professional positions or choose to continue their education within one year of graduation. They work in 20 countries and all 50 states. The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

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Formaspace announced today that it has completed an initial order of 500 new ESD workbenches destined for General Motors manufacturing facility in Kokomo, Indiana, where GM and Ventec Life Systems are partnering to produce Ventec critical care ventilators in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Formaspace received the urgent request from GM on March 22, 2020, and put the resources of the entire company toward one goal: delivering as fast as possible. The first truckload of ESD workbenches departed the Formaspace factory in Austin for Indiana three days later, with subsequent truckloads shipping out each day until the initial order was completed on April 9.
"We were able to respond quickly to this urgent request from GM because we manufacture all our custom industrial furniture using American-sourced steel and other raw materials from the USA at our factory headquarters in Austin, Texas," says Jeff Turk, Formaspace CEO. "Now that this initial order is complete, we are utilizing our newly increased production capacity to speed up delivery of non-healthcare critical projects, and expect those orders will be completed within a few days. I hope you will support us as we do our part to help healthcare providers respond to the COVID-19 pandemic."
The assembly operations at the 100,000 sq ft facility in Kokomo span three floors of the building and feature a cleanroom area and two production lines.
The 500 new workbenches supplied by Formaspace will be used for assembling the delicate electronic components. Each of the workbenches features work surfaces with full coverage ESD protection (to suppress static electric shocks that could damage sensitive microelectronics), built-in parts bins, heavy-duty white powder-coated steel frames, integrated overhead lighting, and 8 plug power strips.
"Every ventilator we build can help save lives, and GM's global supply base and manufacturing teams, the UAW, and the Kokomo community are working with passion and unwavering commitment to get the job done," said Gerald Johnson, GM executive vice president, Global Manufacturing. "People have moved mountains to help increase the production of Ventec's critical care ventilator. I have never seen anything like it in my career."
According to Frank Bucher, Formaspace EVP of Sales and Marketing, "Our production facility is open and able to respond to the needs of our customers who are constructing new facilities or making changes to their existing operations, including manufacturing facilities, material handling, and distribution centers, pharma and healthcare laboratories, or primary, secondary, and university educational facilities. We have added an additional work shift to keep up with current demand, and we are taking special care to ensure all hygiene precautions are in place to allow our facilities to operate safely during this difficult time."
Formaspace fosters the spirit of discovery and creation through the design and manufacture of unique, made-in-America furniture solutions, from ideation to installation. To learn more about our large-scale, custom manufacturing capabilities and our unique furniture systems for large and small conference rooms, private offices, co-working spaces, makerspaces, cafes, lounges, laboratories, industrial environments, K-12, universities, and beyond, please visit https://formaspace.com

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Formaspace workbenches shipped from our Austin factory arrive on site (bottom), where GM staff set them up on the new production line (top). (Photo by AJ Mast for General Motors)

Formaspace manufactures 500 ESD workbenches in only 18 days for GM's Kokomo, Indiana facility producing critically important ventilators for Coronavirus patients.




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TransAd is doing its part by donating advanced interactive survey technology to health organizations, such as state health departments, to poll citizens on a mass scale regarding the current state of their health as it relates to COVID-19. The new, patented technology embeds brief health surveys into online ads. People can complete the survey within the ad—they are not routed to another website nor asked to download an app. This increases the likelihood of an individual completing the survey.
"We're in a race, and the quicker we harvest topline health data that gives the picture in real time of how a particular community is doing, the better armed we'll be during this fast-moving pandemic," said Soorena Salari, TransAd CEO. "The surveys offer intelligence for public health decision-making, including equipment and human resource deployment."
In addition to collecting health data, the surveys provide consumers with guidance on possible action steps, such as calling a doctor, visiting an ER, or dialing 911. Mass online surveys have been proven to be effective in England and Israel, and TransAd technology is currently being considered for deployment by U.S. public health and emergency organizations.
To see a TransAd transactional ad in action, visit our demo website: covid19.transad.com
About TransAd 
CEO and Founder Soorena Salari is a technology architect who has worked with leading enterprises such as TRW, AT&T, Bank of America, and EMI. He was granted a patent for the in-ad ecommerce software platform. TransAd's 'transactional ads' host the entire shopping or polling process—from interest to conversion—within the ad itself, giving online shoppers an interactive and engaging experience right on the page where the ad is displayed. With TransAd, advertisers can significantly achieve higher conversion rates with verifiable customers. The platform is available in Lead Generation, Polling/Survey, and Ecommerce formats. To learn more, visit transad.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: 
Shirley Gines, ZingPR 
shirley@zingpr.com 858.395.0888


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Critical Alert announced today it has partnered with TekTone to offer Rapid Deployment Kits to help hospitals contend with COVID-19 surge capacity. Designed to be utilized in any environment, this portable, software-based, wireless patient call system can be easily implemented with minimal system maintenance, bringing reliable, connected care to any setting.
Driving the system is Critical Alert's CommonPath Canopy software which integrates multiple nurse call and caregiver communication systems into a single, cohesive platform. For wireless Tone/Visual infrastructure, Critical Alert is utilizing TekTone's easy-to-use, easy-to-deploy nurse call hardware.
The Rapid Deployment Kit provides wireless, waterproof pendants that patients wear around the neck, on the wrist or can be attached to the bed. When help is needed, the patient simply presses the pendant button which emits a notification to the nurse console as well as to mobile devices (even BYOD). Wireless patient stations with call cords, emergency notification buttons, and auxiliary jacks for medical devices can also be integrated if the setting allows for it.
"In this time of crisis, hospitals are expanding to accommodate the tremendous influx of patients and need a dependable communication system," said John Elms, CEO of Critical Alert. "Our Rapid Deployment Kit blankets surge capacity areas with a reliable, easy-to-deploy wireless nurse call system, with connectivity to mobile devices and robust reporting capabilities which are critical in these temporary hospital settings," continued Elms.
Features/Benefits: 

Deploys quickly and expands easily – An entire system can be set-up and running in a matter of hours

No construction needed – plug-&-play hardware, repeaters use standard AC outlet(s)

Reusable – Box up and re-use anytime

Independent wireless network – 900 MHz proprietary network provides maximum coverage and does not burden existing Wi-Fi network(s)

Multi-Unit display – Access and view each temporary unit or location separately or centralized on nurse console displays

Integration – Use with existing wireless devices such as smartphones and pagers

Pre-programmed wireless pendants - pendants are programmed into the system before arrival

"TekTone is here to support the Army Corps of Engineers with stand-up hospitals and existing facilities with a diverse platform of durable nurse call solutions. We are prepared to provide sites with the technologies they need in a time crunch. This Critical Alert partnership allows sites the ability to achieve quick, rapid results in a time when life safety is of the essence," said John Mira-Knippel, president of TekTone.
About TekTone 
For over 45 years, TekTone has designed and manufactured UL Listed Tek-CARE nurse call, wireless nurse/emergency call, wander management, Tek-SAFE area of rescue assistance systems, and Tek-ALERT integration systems. TekTone products are designed and built in our FDA-registered, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in North Carolina - plus a network of distributors and representatives that stretches worldwide. 
For more information, visit http://www.tektone.com 
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About Critical Alert 
Critical Alert offers a cost-effective solution set of enterprise, software-based products, services and strategies that enable hospitals and healthcare enterprises to give patients a voice, empower clinical staff with actionable intelligence, and unburden their support and IT teams. CommonPath Enterprise, our software-driven patient communications platform, includes UL-1069 nurse call, overlay software to modernize legacy nurse call systems, alarm management & event notification, patient experience monitoring, advanced clinical analytics, and a portfolio of integrated partner offerings.
For more information, visit: http://www.criticalalert.com. 
Follow Critical Alert on LinkedIn and Twitter. 
Critical Alert is a trademark of Critical Alert. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners 

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Merula Corp. is delighted to announce the signing of 90 day fiancé star, Cortney Reardanz, as its new Merula Menstrual Cup Brand Ambassador.
The 90 day fiancé star will be featured in Merula's new North American campaign which will run across TV and online channels.
"I switched to period cups when I started backpacking. It is compact, affordable, convenient, and good for the environment. Most public restrooms don't have soap or toilet paper. I don't need to change the cup while I am out, because it doesn't absorb liquid. When Merula reached out I was already familiar with their menstrual cup, but they taught me about period poverty. They explained that some girls miss school or work, because they can't afford proper supplies. We discussed their social mission to make period supplies more accessible for everyone. I loved this idea and their mission. I am looking forward to bring the Merula Cup to different parts of the world and help those in need," said Cortney Reardanz.
"Cortney Reardanz is a kind, strong, passionate woman and an advocate for others. She is the perfect ambassador to talk about the role menstrual cups and our entire product portfolio plays in helping women to feel their best during those special days. Merula admires her for her values, her talents and her ability to uplift women in need," said Andreas Kunz – VP of Product Marketing.
Merula's menstrual cup is a one-size cup that can fit all woman no matter their lifestyle or age. In addition, Merula offers a specialty period cup for woman with a very heavy flow. Merula wants every woman to feel confident during their period, no matter if they are swimming, hiking, traveling, or sleeping. Merula's social mission is to help women and girls around the globe to be able to afford period products and not miss out on education or life due to their period. 
Cortney Reardanz is an entrepreneur, reality tv star, supporter of women's causes, and an outspoken advocate against online-bullying. Cortney has earned a Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance from Eastern Illinois University.
About Merula Corp. 
Merula Corp. is a subsidiary of Merula GmbH Germany. Merula develops, manufactures and sells hygiene products with the Merula Menstrual Cup being the main product. Merula products are sold into over 30 countries worldwide.

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Trella Health, the leading source for current and complete outcomes data and provider performance analytics, announced that Scott Tapp recently joined its executive leadership team as President and Chief Operating Officer. Scott brings more than 20 years of experience rapidly growing companies through operational excellence.
"We're thrilled to have someone of Scott's caliber join our team," said Ian Juliano, CEO of Trella Health. "Scott is a tested leader who I'm confident will help take Trella to the next level as we continue to serve providers with transformative products and a best-in-class team."
Scott is responsible for leading Trella's go-to-market team and team member functions. He will partner closely with Trella's CEO and board members to formulate and execute the company's strategy, implementing best practices and metrics to rapidly scale and grow the business. Prior to joining Trella, Scott was managing director of SBI, a consulting firm advising PE-backed companies on growth acceleration. Before that, he was CEO of Software Brands, a fast-growing SaaS company providing software and payment solutions to small businesses.
According to Scott, "Trella's ability to deliver critical insights and analytics to providers across the continuum of care advances innovation in the healthcare market. We're committed to empowering meaningful change in the industry with the goal of improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. I look forward to working with the executive team to continue serving the industry, especially in light of the challenges COVID-19 presents."
About Trella Health
Trella Health provides acute, ambulatory, and post-acute organizations with the most complete picture of care activity in their service areas. As one of only a few companies in the country deemed an Innovator under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Virtual Research Data Center Program, Trella has access to 100% of Medicare Part A and Part B claims data. Trella analyzes 1.2 billion claims annually and presents relevant insights to nearly 10,000 users so they can build higher-performing care networks, serve more patients, and reduce the cost of care.


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As urgent care centers find themselves on the front lines of the novel coronavirus, the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine (JUCM) e-published the largest study to date of urgent care (UC) patients with positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests. The study, based on 636 chest x-rays from a large urgent care center in New York City amassed by Experity Teleradiology, shows a vast majority of COVID-19 positive patients (89%) with either normal or only mildly abnormal CXRs, despite showing respiratory symptoms of the virus. The study will be published in the May issue of JUCM, which is the official publication of the Urgent Care Association (UCA).
COVID-19, a novel disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, rapidly became a pandemic in early 2020. During this outbreak, acute care clinicians have been striving to accurately diagnose and define its clinical features in order to provide the best care for afflicted patients and limit the spread of the disease.
"As our collective understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic – how it's spread, who is most at risk and how to check its progression – continues to evolve, one thing that has been lacking is a solid data set derived from clinical experience," said Stuart Williams, publisher of JUCM. "JUCM took a step towards rectifying this shortfall by publishing this comprehensive study, which is a substantial contribution to the growing body of knowledge of COVID-19."
As most patients with COVID-19 seem to have a mild course of respiratory illness, evaluations are most likely to take place in non-emergency department and non-hospital settings, such as UC centers. In such settings, CXR, also known as plain film radiography of the chest, is by far the most widely available imaging modality.
"Urgent care clinicians are often on the front lines of this pandemic, as COVID-19 patients continue to present themselves at urgent care centers across the country," said Laurel Stoimenoff, CEO of the UCA. "This JUCM study emanated from that initial surge in patient traffic and further illustrates the impact urgent care centers have on the health of our communities."
For this study, researchers used a database from a large urgent care company in the greater New York City area to review for patients with positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests and who also underwent CXR in urgent care between March 9 and March 24, 2020. The primary objective was to determine what percentage of ambulatory patients with confirmed COVID-19 had normal vs. abnormal CXRs. Secondarily, researchers aimed to describe the frequency of each specific type of abnormal finding on plain film radiography (CXR).
The results show that the vast majority of patients (89%) had either normal or only mildly abnormal CXRs, despite being symptomatic enough to warrant imaging as determined by the treating UC provider. Other findings include: 

Of the 636 CXRs reviewed among patients with confirmed COVID-19, 363 were male (57.1%) and 273 were female (42.9%).

Patient ages ranged from 18 to 90 years of age, with most (77.5%) being 30-70 years old.

There were 371 CXRs reread as normal (58.3%).

Of the 265 abnormal cases (41.7%), 195 demonstrated mild disease, 65 demonstrated moderate disease and five demonstrated severe disease.

Interstitial changes and ground glass opacities (GGO) were the predominant descriptive findings in 151 (23.7%) and 120 (18.9%) of the total, respectively.

Location of the abnormalities were in the lower lobe in 215 (33.8%), bilateral in 133 (20.9%) and multifocal in 154 (24.2%).

Effusions and lymphadenopathy were uncommon.

To download the full study entitled, "Chest X-Ray Findings in 636 Ambulatory Patients with COVID-19 Presenting to an Urgent Care Center: A Normal Chest X-Ray Is no Guarantee," click here. For more info regarding COVID-19 as it relates to the urgent care industry, visit ucaoa.org/coronavirus.
About the Urgent Care Association 
The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership association of leaders, providers and suppliers in the field of on-demand, consumer-focused healthcare. UCA advances the industry and supports member success through advocacy, research, education, collaboration and high standards of care. The association maintains an active online presence and member community for daily exchange of best practices. For more information, visit https://www.ucaoa.org/.
About JUCM 
The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine (JUCM) is the official journal of the Urgent Care Association (UCA). Each issue contains a mix of peer-reviewed clinical and practice management articles that address the distinct clinical and practice management needs of those who are working in today's busy urgent care centers. JUCM's reach of over 42,000 includes qualified clinicians, business and administrative professionals working in urgent care facilities nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.jucm.com/.
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"Urgent care clinicians are often on the front lines of this pandemic, as COVID-19 patients continue to present themselves at urgent care centers across the country," said Laurel Stoimenoff, CEO of the UCA.



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In January, Medical Consulting Group (MCG) expanded its ownership team, taking on longtime Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and Practice Business Consultant Erin Malloy.
MCG Managing Principals Bill Rabourn and Robert McCarville note that Erin's contributions to the company go back more than 10 years. "She has done a wonderful job leading infrastructure and support for our ASC development projects and management clients," says Bill. "She also monitors the financial health and efficiency of our client ASCs and practices to enhance their profitability."
"She has been an integral consultant on our team," says Robert. "We look forward to Erin's partnership and her continued efforts toward high quality service and MCG growth."
For more information about Erin and her team at Medical Consulting Group, visit MedCGroup.com or contact their main office at (417) 889-2040.
Medical Consulting Group, LLC 
For more than 30 years, Medical Consulting Group has served practices, ASCs, and medical device manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada that are looking for customized business solutions and strategies. MCG's services include practice and ASC consulting and development, as well as management of operations, revenue cycle, and clinical and regulatory compliance. They also specialize in multi-media marketing, digital and website services, and e-learning programs to help physicians and facilities learn to use and integrate technology. Learn more at MedCGroup.com.

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Thousands of independently owned and operated gyms have been forced to shut down as a result of COVID-19. But an unexpected force, O2 Recovery Drink, has created a profit share program that could funnel millions of dollars to fitness professionals and gym owners to support them in a challenging time.
Those businesses and their owners now face indefinite closures and uncertainties. "This is a scary time," said O2 founder and CEO, Dave Colina. "Like many companies, I'm concerned about the impact COVID-19 is going to have on our business, but even more so, I'm worried about the thousands of gyms that might close permanently around the country. So instead of pulling back, we've pulled together a coalition of like-minded brands committed to donating 50% of their profits from online sales to local gym owners."
"I have no other words right now to express my gratitude. This is incredible," said Teri Williamson, owner of Black Bull CrossFit. "God bless you."
So far, the coalition has raised well into the six figures. One participating brand, Born Primitive, raised $186,641 alone through sales on their website. "Consumer behavior has changed drastically in recent weeks," said Bear Handlon, co-owner of Born Primitive. "All brands and businesses are hurting right now. So while offering 50% of our profits might seem drastic, I think it is necessary to send the message to all the gym owners out there that the community has their back. No one is alone and we will get through this."
Gym members from all over the United States have rallied in support of their gym owners and favorite instructors, and the proof is in the voice of the fitness community. So far, the number of people across the United States that have supported their local gym as a result of the initiative is nearing 10,000 and growing exponentially.
"This wasn't a hard decision to make, it came down to doing the right thing for the community," said Colina. "We have no plans of stopping and are currently exploring ways to expand O2's impact and reach with other partners and brands. This is about supporting the people who got us to where we are today."
Gym owners that have been forced to close because of COVID19 or Brand Owners who would like to join, may contact: chalkup@drinko2.com.
About O2 
Now more than ever, people are working out like elite athletes, but not taking the time to recover like the pros. O2 is making recovery more accessible, enjoyable, and convenient to help solve that problem. Developed by a physician and a CrossFit trainer, O2 is a non-carbonated, keto-friendly recovery drink blending oxygenated water with electrolytes to help athletes accelerate their recovery without compromising their health.
Spend less time recuperating and more time accomplishing. Check out drinko2.com for more info and follow @drinko2recovery on Instagram. 

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As businesses continue to navigate the global pandemic, many have pivoted their operations to contribute to Covid-19 relief efforts. RestoraPet, a Maryland-based pet supplement company, has announced it will lead the charge on manufacturing much-needed hand sanitizer and start producing tens of thousands of bottles of premium-quality hand sanitizer under the company's newest sub-brand, Rejuvien. As a registered nurse and a former director of a nursing home who self-funded the launch of RestoraPet during his tenure at Oakview Nursing Home, RestoraPet CEO Brian Larsen will donate the Rejuvien hand sanitizer to nursing homes throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
"In these trying times, it's increasingly important for us to do what we can to provide relief for our health care heroes," said Larsen. "I have a unique understanding of how the elderly are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as a registered nurse and former director of a nursing home, and can personally empathize with the needs of their health care providers."
The bottles of hand sanitizer will be delivered to dozens of nursing homes and healthcare facilities throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, and will be available to all residents as well as medical and administrative staff, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce overall health risks for all who enter the facilities.
"Potomac Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is grateful to its community partner, RestoraPet Inc., for its generous donation of hand sanitizer. The health and safety of our residents and staff is our top priority. This donation will certainly help us in our continued efforts to remain free of COVID-19," said Michelle McEyeson, the facility's Administrator.
The Rejuvien hand sanitizer RestoraPet is producing reflects the company's commitment to quality and control by adhering to the exact standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The first batch of hand sanitizer is expected to be ready for donation by April 17, 2020. A limited number of bottles will also be made available to for-profit businesses to purchase. The proceeds from those sales will help fund further donations to healthcare facilities.
RestoraPet is a health supplement that restores wellness in older pets experiencing age-related decline and boosts the health and well-being of younger pets. To learn more about RestoraPet, visit http://www.restorapet.com.

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In these trying times, it's increasingly important for us to do what we can to provide relief for our health care heroes



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The Medicine Woman is proud to have obtained the first cannabis license for manufacturing, delivery and dispensary in the city of Bellflower. And, the first to operate and be owned by a woman.
"Our goal is to provide our patients with high quality, compassionate medicines that our earth provides. We address your entire body, mind and spirit," explained Charis Burrett, owner of The Medicine Woman. "We go above and beyond to take the time to care for our customers and create quality products."
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire team at The Medicine Woman is focusing on shop cleanliness and providing customers with a safe and clean environment. All of the budtenders and staff are required to wear masks and gloves, and free masks are also provided to any customer who does not have one.
The Medicine Woman started as a California nonprofit in 2015, offering over 300+ products to our extensive patient network. Today, we offer the Medicine Woman products and hundreds of other products from leading brands at our brick-and-mortar location in Bellflower at 9058 Rose St.
The dispensary opened in early 2019, and since then, has been providing the highest quality and "nothing but the best" in cannabis and they are dedicated to creating awareness and fighting stigma outside of the cannabis industry. In addition to The Medicine Woman's complete line of products including live resin and deluxe gold batteries, they also offer an eponymous line of CBD products, top-shelf flower and apparel including fashion-forward t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats with the iconic Medicine Woman logo.
You'll also find many of the top cannabis brands throughout the shop, including all categories -- flower, vape, concentrates, CBD, edibles, clones and other specialty products.
"We have nothing but the best in the industry," Charis continued. "It takes a village and it takes a team, and that is what we have here."
The entire staff at The Medicine Woman is trained, passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of their cannabis offerings and dedicated to sharing that expertise with anyone who visits the store. Whether you know what you want or you need help with discovery, the experts at The Medicine Woman have got you.
"We are always working on communication with our clients and patients to find out what their needs are. We are dedicated to educating our clients and ensuring they have the information they need--whether it is for recreational or medicinal usage. Communication is really the key for us and helping people to get what they need out of cannabis. We are that liaison for them."
Even if you know nothing about cannabis, The Medicine Woman is a place where you can get educated, ask questions and find out more without any judgment.
In celebration of the upcoming 4/20 holiday, The Medicine Woman will be giving away gift bags stocked full of products and other cool merchandise to the first 100 patients. Be sure to check out our upcoming article in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 4/20 edition.
About The Medicine Woman 
The Medicine Woman is committed to providing a full-spectrum of global plant medicines and destinations to benefit the health and wellness of our local communities. We are dedicated to giving our patients direct and safe access to the finest medicinal herbs from around the world, and to the compassionate care of California's finest herbal practitioners. We are committed to offering products whose integrity and quality we consider "Nothing but the Best," and we are seeking to revolutionize modern health care by providing natural, safe, effective and affordable remedies for our communities' healthcare needs. The Medicine Woman's core value is to educate our communities about the benefits of herbal medicine and other natural wellness based healthcare systems.

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Our beautiful shop in Bellflower is clean and fully stocked with the best products in the industry.

Our goal is to provide our patients with high quality, compassionate medicines that our earth provides. We address your entire body, mind and spirit.




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Parents, professionals, and members of the public looking for the latest information on cutting-edge therapies and treatments to help children and adults with autism are invited to register for the online AutismOne Virtual Summit for FREE, scheduled for May 20 - May 24, 2020.
Children with autism get better and many recover given the proper treatments and therapies. When the underlying comorbidities of autism are properly addressed, the individual's body can begin healing, paving the way for improved learning, function, skills, and behavior.
With over 100 expert speakers participating, the AutismOne Virtual Summit will cover key issues such as ADHD, biomedical research and treatments, and much more.
The AutismOne Conference has been the largest and most comprehensive annual autism conference internationally, since 2003, covering all domains of concern to the widest range of the autism community.
Experience the virtual person-to-person networking and learning with professionals and parents at the AutismOne Virtual Summit, where science, hope, and recovery meet. LIVE video sessions include real-time question-and-answer portions, small-group networking among attendees, and the most personal virtual experience available, utilizing the latest technologies. Parents, therapists, professionals, and students will have the opportunity to engage in conversations that cultivate meaningful relationships and obtain the skills, knowledge, and certainty to transform the lives of kids and families.
In addition, the Virtual Exhibit Hall will showcase specialty products and services from vendors specializing in addressing the needs of individuals with autism.
Past attendees say that AutismOne continues to offer the most progressive information on the bigger picture affecting families with autism.
When asked about the reasons behind creating this event, the event' host, Ed Arranga, AutismOne's president and co-founder said, "At this critical juncture, we need to educate parents, professionals, and the public about the latest research and treatments for children with autism. A number of treatments are showing great promise and we need to continue to educate people around the world about past successes and future directions. There are no travel costs or hotel costs, and all of the sessions are 100% free for anyone to attend the live sessions and learn from over 100 experts in the field of autism."
The AutismOne Virtual Summit website has full details about the sessions at this year's event. Interested parties can visit the website at https://autismonevirtualsummit.org

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AutismOne Virtual Summit - FREE - May 20 to 24

"At this critical juncture, we need to educate parents, professionals, and the public about the latest research and treatments for children with autism. A number of treatments are showing great promise and we need to continue to educate people around the world



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RoosterBio Inc., a leading supplier of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (hMSC) working cell banks and hMSC bioprocess systems, announces that the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) recognized a multi-institution team with a "Prototype of the Year" award at MTEC's 4th Annual Membership Meeting in March. The Regenerative Medicine (RegenMed) biomanufacturing collaboration had created a team initiative led by GenCure, a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, along with StemBioSys, the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, and RoosterBio to build standardized and scalable RegenMed manufacturing solutions. MTEC, a non-profit government funded technology consortium, operates to confront the problems of wounded warriors with advanced biomedical solutions, including those for massive tissue and organ damage.
MTEC's "Prototype of the Year" award spotlights breakthroughs developed by RoosterBio and its collaborators since MTEC's 2016 assigned contract of $7.8M to standardize large-scale manufacturing capabilities for clinical grade hMSCs. Clinical applications of this new platform are translatable towards diverse RegenMed-targetable indications with scalable, off-the-shelf systems. This team's success will facilitate broad adoption of cell manufacturing technology to empower product developers solving real world health challenges. Access to this scalable production platform, including hMSC starting and ancillary production materials, is available through RoosterBio's commercial channels.
In response to the RFP titled "Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine," the team executed on its project titled "Commercial Scale-Up of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine." This application was crafted to develop and technology-transfer an hMSC manufacturing process that was scalable, was completely xeno-fee, maintained hMSC quality attributes across platforms, and could be transferred to a cGMP production facility. This initiative successfully demonstrated across all milestones that the scalable bioreactor process could effectively bridge these wide-ranging production scales while maintaining product quality.
Specifically, as a partner on this team, RoosterBio helped to pioneer: 

A completely xeno-free (XF) fed-batch microcarrier-based expansion process for hMSCs that scaled to a 50L culture volume, along with associated closed system and automated downstream processing; (HERE, link to related scientific poster presented at ISCT 2019)

A commercialized cGMP-grade, xeno-free fed-batch bioprocess media system along with bioprocess recommendations specific for hMSC working cell banks, so that institutions with aims to deploy hMSCs within therapeutic product development could have rapid access to scalable manufacturing platforms; also,

The complete system achieved two to three-fold above target cell yields and productivity metrics unparalleled with other systems, and this was transferred to GenCure's contract manufacturing business unit for customer implementation under cGMP.

MTEC's contract allowed the collaboration partners to show that hMSCs could successfully be manufactured at commercially relevant scales and still meet all their quality assurance benchmarks across the jump in manufacturing platforms. Becky Butler Cap, Chief Operating Officer of GenCure, credited strong team performance for this award, "We began this project with a shared vision and sets of complementary skills that allowed us to address together what none of us could have done independently. Together, we have created new capabilities and opportunities for the industry."
Jon Rowley, PhD, Founder and Chief Product Officer of RoosterBio said, "With the assistance of this award, this team solved significant regenerative medicine product and process development challenges, and we are better equipped today to fuel the rapid commercialization of scalable regenerative cures."
Since the MTEC contract ended in 2019, RoosterBio has been leveraging the work performed with bone marrow-derived hMSCs into other areas. hMSC-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) or exosomes are a new and exciting class of therapies that also require large scale bioproduction. Accordingly, RoosterBio has adapted the hMSC production platform into an hMSC-EV manufacturing platform (HERE, link to related data poster). RoosterBio has also extended this technology to umbilical cord-derived hMSC systems, extending the therapeutic cell applications to more cell types (HERE, link to related 2020 blog entry showing data). Additional desirable advancements are to increase hMSC yields to beyond one billion cells per liter, as well as to further scale the 50L system to several hundred liters to achieve log enhancements in productivity and product yields.
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, cost-effective, 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 cost savings for customers. RoosterBio's innovative products and collaborative relationships are ushering in a new era of productivity and standardization into the field. Visit http://www.roosterbio.com.

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"With the assistance of this award, this team solved significant regenerative medicine product and process development challenges, and we are better equipped today to fuel the rapid commercialization of scalable regenerative cure"- Jon Rowley, PhD, Founder and Chief Product Officer of RoosterBio



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SureClinical, the premier provider of FDA and EU compliance validated eClinical cloud applications today announced a complimentary COVID-19 eClinical application program to support medical research centers, CRO's and Sponsors who are developing COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. With three active global COVID-19 treatment studies underway on SureClinical's Cloud, SureClinical is extending its complimentary offer of its eClinical Cloud Suite to help research entities seek the fastest path to global eradication of COVID-19.
"SureClinical is launching this program as our way of contributing to the global effort in a way we know we can have a huge impact: accelerating study timelines with fully digital platforms and transactions," said Zack Schmidt, CEO of SureClinical.
Never before has speed been so important in seeking global therapies and treatments for COVID-19. With a proven track record of reducing study startup time by over 70% from manual, paper or spreadsheet based systems, SureClinical's eClinical Applications and Enterprise Collaboration Platform helps studies streamline their essential document collection and study startup processes as well as support remote clinical monitoring. SureClinical's application suite includes FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11, HIPAA compliance validated solutions for Clinical Trial Management (CTMS), Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) management, Electronic Investigator Site File (eISF) management, Quality Management (QMS), SureNetwork and SureEsign.
FDA guidance has been updated and is rapidly evolving to support accelerated trial processes, including virtual trials, remote monitoring, and digital technology. SureClinical is in a great position to support that guidance. "We do our best to look at where Clinical Trials will be in a few years, and develop software to support where the market is going. "Virtual" has been a buzzword for several years now, but until the COVID-19 pandemic, has been more theoretical than actual. We designed and developed our unified software suite to support these trends, and have been able to assist our customers in pivoting quickly," states Schmidt. One customer, Clinilabs Drug Development Corporation, has been able to move a 100+ site study from in-person to remote monitoring with virtually no downtime other than to update work instructions. 
"We at SureClinical are proud that our eClinical applications and platform are being used to speed the development and delivery of multiple global COVID-19 treatment and vaccine clinical trials. Our platform provides a digital transformation path for our vaccine development customers, providing better clinical trial operational intelligence – including historic, current and predictive analysis. Customer supporting data shows that our solutions have accelerated clinical study startup by over 50%, in some cases, reducing study startup times from 6 months to 3 months or less. When applied to COVID-19 clinical studies, these time savings can be significant in saving lives globally. We'd like to extend our help to others as we all work together to rapidly find, validate and release treatments to combat this pandemic," states Laurie Pattison, VP of Marketing and Customer Success at SureClinical.
SureClinical has been supporting clinical research organizations, medical research centers and BioPharma sponsors since 2014 to streamline clinical trial processes. "Our overall goal has never waivered: to speed the development and delivery of life-saving drugs and therapies to patients through our applications,"states Zack Schmidt, CEO of Sure Clinical. "The market has been good to us. This is the way we can give back when it matters most." 
If you are embarking on a new COVID-19 study and would like to leverage the SureClinical platform, please contact SureClinical to see if you are a candidate for a free trial.
About SureClinical 
SureClinical is a premier provider of FDA and EU compliance validated eClinical cloud applications for life sciences and healthcare. Our mission is to provide integrated best-in-class applications to accelerate the delivery of innovative therapies to patients globally. 
SureClinical provides life science and healthcare companies with a unified suite of applications, platform and network. SureClinical is available on all major web browsers as well as Android, Apple iPad, Apple IOS, and other popular mobile platforms. 
For more information on SureClinical products, go to https://sureclinical.com/
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Retina Labs has announced its latest in teleophthalmology innovation with the introduction of a telemedicine-based e-consultation platform specially designed for eye health.
Retina Labs cloud-based teleconsultation platform enables optometrists, ophthalmologists and primary care providers to collaborate virtually on eye health cases. This reduces the need for unnecessary face-to-face referral visits, improves turn-around time for diagnoses, helps providers collaborate better and keeps track of patient progress.
The system allows any referring health professional to send an electronic consultation request to an eye care provider or ophthalmologist specialist for a diagnostic confirmation or even a second opinion. The referring health professional simply creates an online consultation request describing the case, uploads any fundus or anterior segment images or an OCT report, annotates the OD/OS eye sketch canvass if necessary, and sends it to the appropriate eye care provider in their network. The consulting eye care provider is notified immediately. They can review the case, examine the images in the system's diagnostic viewer and respond promptly with a structured clinical diagnosis and care plan recommendation. The teleconsultation system also allows providers to collaborate on cases that involve on-going monitoring.
"Telemedicine and virtual care have quickly become important tools during this COVID-19 pandemic, especially for rural and remote communities," says Richard Pridham, President & CEO of Retina Labs. "However, there are currently very few telemedicine-based tools that are optimally designed for day-to-day eye care. Retina Labs teleconsultation platform offers remote ophthalmic assessment and monitoring capabilities to facilitate patient care while reducing patient and provider exposure to COVID-19 during this pandemic."
About Retina Labs
For over a decade, Retina Labs has been a teleophthalmology leader and innovator offering solutions for early detection of diabetic retinopathy and other ocular diseases. The company's cloud-based teleretinal screening platform offers an integrated workflow-based solution that combines advanced ocular imaging, clinical interpretation and diagnostic reporting. Retina Labs offers clinic-based and mobile preventive screening programs for primary care practices, health systems and health plans. The company's approach improves clinical outcomes and lowers health costs through better disease detection and care management.
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During this COVID-19 pandemic, Retina Labs e-consultation platform helps to ensure continuity of eye care



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Founded in 2016, ProHEALTH Dental was formed to break down the historical barrier between medicine and dentistry with the goal to improve oral and overall health, as many patients are unaware of the connection between poor oral health and chronic diseases. Due to the COVID – 19 pandemic, ProHEALTH Dental has suspended all elective or non-emergency dental care, but it has remained open on a limited basis as a community resource for patients with dental emergencies.
"We felt it was critical to provide our patients an alternative manner in which to connect with our dental team. Teledentistry enables ProHEALTH Dental patients the opportunity to securely interact with a dentist in real-time without having to leave their home," said Dr. Bruce Valauri, Chief Dental Officer – Clinical Affairs. "Our goal with Teledentistry is to understand the patient's dental needs and, as a first priority, recommend solutions they could possibly use at home to help reduce their pain and symptoms, rather than have an in-office visit. In addition, ProHEALTH Dental fully supports the hospitals and health care professionals who are treating COVID-19 patients and we feel, with Teledentistry, we are doing our part to keep people out of the hospital ER and limiting exposure when at all possible."
Conducted using secure video conferencing from Virtual Dental Care, Inc., ProHealth Dental's teledentistry visits allow a dentist to assess the symptoms that a patient is experiencing and, using the camera, to get a visual sense of any swelling or infection. This information can help determine the best next steps for the patient, which may be a prescription or an in-office visit with a dentist. If an office visit is determined to be necessary, patients are screened for COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors prior to their visit and in-person, including fever.
"Launching Teledentix now enables us to handle the demand for emergency care through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic," added Dr. Valauri. "ProHEALTH Dental is known for having state-of-the-art offices that utilize the latest in dental technology. Virtual Dental Care's implementation was very quick and easy. We intend to continue to partner with Virtual Dental Care to offer Teledentistry solutions to our patients long after the current COVID-19 situation ends."
ABOUT PROHEALTH DENTAL 
ProHEALTH DENTAL is committed to providing our patients with the best preventative and restorative dental care. We pride ourselves on educating the community that good oral health can improve total wellness, save significant healthcare expenditures, and help people of all ages to live healthier and more productive lives. We work with the most respected dentists and specialists across nine locations in Long Island, Queens, and Westchester to make sure that our patients have optimal oral health, as we know that this is a crucial part of overall health and wellness. For more information about us, please visit our website at http://www.prohealthcaredental.com
ABOUT VIRTUAL DENTAL CARE, INC. 
Virtual Dental Care, Inc. is the industry's leading provider of a robust proprietary Software-as-a-Service platform that supports all aspects of teledentistry delivery. The platform is called Teledentix. The Company's vision is that teledentistry will become a widely used industry norm, expanding dentistry and a dentist's role beyond the walls of a dental office - even into the broader healthcare system. Virtual Dental Care will supply the necessary software solutions to facilitate the rapid adoption of teledentistry.

Teledentistry enables ProHEALTH Dental patients the opportunity to securely interact with a dentist in real-time without having to leave their home



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A study recently published in Nanoscale, 2020, a journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry, showed that the Olive Leaf Extract made by Euromed demonstrably inhibits the growth of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Traditionally, Olive Leaf Extract has been used as an herbal dietary supplement due to it containing oleuropein and other polyphenolic compounds which have been known to offer health benefits for blood pressure, heart health and the immune system. Now, this unique study brings the good news that in addition to enhancing human health, olive leaf extract may also be used as an antimicrobial to control potential foodborne pathogens.
The full title is "Natural flagella-templated Au nanowires as a novel adjuvant against Listeria monocytogenes" and its authors are Yanhong Liu, Renjie Du, Yuejun Qu, Phoebe X. Qi, Xingpin Sunand Min Zhao. The link to the complete study is: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32100780/?from_term=flagella-templated&from_pos=1.
Secondary plant substances, such as olive leaf extract, are gaining increasing attention as potential antibacterial and food preservative agents. These naturally occurring compounds possess diverse chemical structures, along with a wide range of biological activities, and are ideally aligned with continuing consumer trends seeking foods produced with natural ingredients.
Innovative Approach: Gold nanowires 
Foodborne pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes – often found in dairy products, vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods – can survive and grow in harsh conditions such as low temperatures. As such, the elimination of these bacteria is a significant challenge for the food industry.
In this current study, Dr. Yanhong Liu and her research colleagues did something very unusual: They synthesized gold nanowires using bacteria flagella as a template. Gold nanowires are highly effective catalysts that improve the efficiencies of secondary plant metabolites as bacterial inhibitors. The researchers were excited to find that Euromed's Olive Leaf Extract inhibits the growth of Listeria monocytogenes completely. In addition, the gold nanowires demonstrated high electrocatalytic activity and showed NO mutagenic effect at the concentration used.
This can be profoundly good news: The gold nanowires fabricated in this work have the potential to be used as new antimicrobial packing materials to enhance food safety.
Plus, the potential here for olive leaf extract is enormous, as well.
There was a previously published study that showed promising results as well: Dr. Yanhong Liu and her fellow researchers investigated the antimicrobial effect of olive leaf extract against major foodborne pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enteritidis. The results showed that at a concentration of 62.5 mg/ml, olive leaf extract almost completely inhibited the growth of these three pathogens. Furthermore, it also inhibited biofilm formation in Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enteritidis, and reduced cell motility in Listeria monocytogenes.
About EUROMED: 
Founded in 1971 by the German pharmaceutical company MADAUS, Euromed is a leading producer of standardized herbal extracts and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) of botanical origin for the international pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic industries.
A biomass of more than 5000 tons is extracted at the company's manufacturing facilities in Barcelona and in Murcia, Spain annually. The new production plant in Murcia further expands Euromed's capabilities with eco-friendly technologies, such as one that uses a sophisticated water-based extraction method, Pure-Hydro Process.
All extracts comply with worldwide GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and international pharmacopoeias. Euromed has a long history of expertise in research and development, laboratory analyses, and extraction technologies. The company is committed to the highest quality standards in terms of analytical, chemical, and evidence-based therapeutic aspects. This experience is now available to the rapidly expanding global nutraceutical market, increasingly seeking scientifically evidence-based ingredients.
Euromed's US office headquarters is located in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit http://www.euromedusa.com or call 877-696-3960.

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Creating the highest quality standardized botanical extracts

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MCG Health, part of the Hearst Health network, announces it is providing access to six new evidence-based guidelines dealing with the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Specifically, these guidelines address Acute Viral Illness and apply to patients with COVID-19. The new guidance is currently available at https://www.mcg.com/care-guidelines/coronavirus-covid-19-guidelines/.
Additionally, to help hospital systems respond to this crisis, MCG will be providing temporary access to selected guideline volumes deemed most helpful during the COVID-19 crisis. This access will be granted to both existing clients as well as non-licensing healthcare organizations. Finally, for organizations that are creating temporary facility expansions or "pop-up" locations to accommodate increased patient volumes, the new facilities can utilize the same MCG solutions licensed by their parent organization at no extra charge.
In this time of crisis, MCG felt it was important to act as a partner with the healthcare community and provide those resources that they have seen hospitals use to improve efficiency. Hospitals using MCG care guidelines have leveraged the evidence to (1) Determine the need for hospitalization and the appropriate level of care; (2) Optimize care delivery in the hospital by identifying and tracking daily milestones that are key to a patient's recovery; (3) Evaluate the need for an extended stay in a hospital; (4) Assess the appropriateness for discharge to home or other recovery facilities.
Of the new guidance and support for hospitals, MCG President and CEO, Jon Shreve, said, "MCG continues to be a partner to all healthcare professionals through this time of need, and we want to stand with them as we face the most challenging healthcare event of our lifetime."
To learn more about MCG visit http://www.mcg.comor call (888) 464-4746.
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.
About Hearst Health 
The mission of Hearst Health is to help guide the most important care moments by delivering vital information into the hands of everyone who touches a person's health journey. Each year in the U.S., care guidance from Hearst Health reaches 85 percent of discharged patients, 205 million insured individuals, 99 million home health visits and 3.2 billion dispensed prescriptions. The Hearst Health network includes FDB (First Databank), Zynx Health, MCG, Homecare Homebase, MHK (formerly MedHOK—Medical House of Knowledge) and Hearst Health Ventures (http://www.hearsthealth.com). Hearst also holds a minority interest in the precision medicine and oncology analytics company M2Gen. Follow Hearst Health on Twitter @HearstHealth or LinkedIn @Hearst-Health.

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MCG is the healthcare industry leader in evidence-based, clinical guidelines.

"MCG continues to be a partner to all healthcare professionals through this time of need, and we want to stand with them as we face the most challenging healthcare event of our lifetime." - Jon Shreve, MCG President and CEO



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Natural products company Future Pharm has introduced a new product to help consumers achieve a healthier immune system and better health overall.

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Future Pharm recently introduced their latest product, Elderberry with Zinc & Echinacea. The product is available in stores and online.
The company, founded by Gina Haynie, has been selling the extremely popular Turmeric Liposome Complex, Wild Oil of Oregano, and Black4Health products on their website, http://myfuturepharm.com as well as numerous medical and retail locations since November 2016 with growing success. This latest product further enhances the company's ability to offer more product options to customers looking for natural supplements.
"We're proud to introduce Elderberry with Zinc & Echinacea to our customers" stated Haynie. "We were getting ready to launch two products when we started receiving emails and phone calls from people wanting Elderberry and Zinc supplements in light of the coronavirus outbreak. We really wanted to stay on course with the two products we were about to launch, but with the overwhelming requests from our customers, we committed to doing our due diligence to see just what was out there and if there were any products getting their ingredients solely within the United States offering the unique combination of elderberry and zinc. There weren't any, so we know what we had to do."
Future Pharm's Elderberry with Zinc & Echinacea is made in the USA at an FDA-compliant facility and is manufactured to cGMP standards. It is also third party tested.
About Future Pharm 
Future Pharm offers products developed to be used as a preventative and alternative solution for people seeking a natural option to health concerns, using plant-based remedies to help people heal their bodies and their lives. See the product section of their website for a list of ingredients in their supplements.
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For more information, contact: 
Gina Haynie, Founder 
Future Pharm, LLC 
info(at)myfuturepharm.com 
https://myfuturepharm.com 
T: (888) 841-7216

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Elderberry with Zinc & Echinacea

We were getting ready to launch two products when we started receiving emails and phone calls from people wanting Elderberry and Zinc supplements in light of the coronavirus outbreak.



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A March 16 article on Allure reports on the different ways to treat varicose veins, which is a condition where veins become enlarged or swollen due to issues with blood circulation. The article discusses common minimally invasive treatments that are available, such as sclerotherapy or laser. West Medical, a healthcare group based in Southern California, says that while varicose veins may only be a cosmetic issue for some individuals – and that's problem enough – it may also cause physical discomfort for others. With today's resources and advances in medical technology, West Medical comments that there's no reason for individuals struggling with varicose veins to remain in pain and/or embarrassment as there are a variety of treatment options available.
West Medical says that the simplest method for varicose veins is through the use of compression stockings, which are intended to improve the circulation of blood flow by adding pressure to the veins. With improved circulation, the sometimes painful condition may improve without any further treatment but the cosmetic benefit may be somewhat variable. The Orange County medical group notes that this home treatment is often useful for individuals with minor cases though, or it can at least serve as a temporary solution that may slow down the progression of the issue before medical treatment is sought. While this is an easy home remedy, the clinic notes that this treatment leaves enlarged veins intact.
West Medical says that a more effective and preferred treatment for varicose vein treatment is by targeting veins via endovenous laser treatment (EVLT). This method involves inserting a small laser fiber into the problem vein with ultrasound and allowing the laser to close the vein through the generated heat. The healthcare group notes that this technique only requires a local anesthetic and can be done in one of its offices. The office notes that the EVLT is very minimally invasive, which means less downtime needed for recovery and quicker healing.
The health group notes that because there are different kinds of varicose veins, each varying in severity, it recommends individuals who are seeking out treatment options consult with a physician for the best solution for their situation. Each individual's case is unique, and a doctor will be able to determine which varicose vein treatment will be the most effective for each patient's particular circumstance.
Readers who are interested to learn more about Southern California based healthcare group West Medical and their services can visit the group's website at https://westmedical.com or call (855) 678-4778. 

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There's no reason for individuals struggling with varicose veins to remain in pain and/or embarrassment as there are a variety of treatment options available.



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As a result of Covid-19, couples and individuals across the country have found their fertility treatments changed or canceled after fertility centers follow the latest guidance of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine with the goal of keeping patients, staff, and society as a whole safe from the virus.
Amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, planned in-person events around National Infertility Awareness Week (April 19 through April 25) have been cancelled. To honor those impacted by infertility and build awareness of the disease, Fertility Centers of Illinois will continue to recognize this important week through a series of web-based events offering insight as to how eastern holistic methods can help boost the physical and mental well-being of those looking to conceive in the future.
According to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, one in eight couples experience infertility issues. Those pursuing treatment have likely spent months or years planning, saving, and scheduling procedures and appointments in the goal of building a family. Published research shows that stress is the primary reason why insured patients discontinue IVF before achieving success. Taking into account unexpected treatment changes and uncertainty around COVID-19, fertility patients are at an even higher risk of increased stress, anxiety, and depression.
Survey: How Have Holistic Options Helped You?
Holistic options can provide a positive solution to combat the challenging situation COVID-19 presents for those dealing with infertility. In a 2017 study by Fertility Centers of Illinois and Pulling Down the Moon, online yoga and group discussion was found to be just as effective at reducing stress compared to the in-person program option. After a six-week program consisting of weekly yoga and a 30-minute discussion, anxiety was reduced by 26% and 23% respectively.
In a recent Fertility Centers of Illinois survey of 890 women impacted by infertility, approximately 66% had used holistic or support options on their fertility journey such as massage, yoga, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, natural supplements, counseling and support groups. The most popular options included acupuncture (40%), natural supplements (35%), massage (29%) and yoga (24%). Respondents shared that these options helped with reduced stress (46%), improved mental well-being (39%), induced relaxation (27%) and enhanced fertility (16%).
"We know this is an especially trying time for those in the infertility community, and we want to do everything we can to offer hope and support," states Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, a board certified reproductive endocrinologist with Fertility Centers of Illinois. "While we don't have control over the future right now, these holistic alternatives and virtual events give us the power to feel better, manage stress and improve overall mental outlook."
Free Virtual Events During National Infertility Awareness Week:
To honor the week, Fertility Centers of Illinois is hosting the free virtual events below.
NIAW Virtual Conference presented by Beat Infertility (April 19-25) 
The virtual conference will include presentations from our team on the following topics: 
Choosing a Center w/Dr. Meike Uhler 
Diagnosing Infertility w/Dr. Allison Rodgers 
Fertility Medications w/Dr. Meike Uhler 
Health & Wellness w/Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron 
IVF w/Dr. Allison Rodgers 
Oncofertility w/Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron 
Yoga for Fertility w/Beth Heller of Pulling Down the Moon 
Webinar: Why You Need Yoga for Fertility (April 22) 
Webinar: How to Boost Fertility Naturally with Dr. Allison Rodgers (April 23)
To register for free virtual events or to learn more about infertility during National Infertility Awareness Week, visit http://www.fcionline.com/NIAW.
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Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI) is one of the leading fertility treatment practices in the United States, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology services for over 30 years with more than 35,000 babies born. With an 11-physician team of nationally and internationally recognized doctors who treat thousands of patients each year, the practice has earned a reputation for medical and clinical excellence and continues to invest in the latest state of the art technologies and research. FCI offers a comprehensive range of fertility treatments with an emphasis on in vitro fertilization, third party reproduction, egg donation, gestational carriers, genetic embryo screening, and egg freezing/oocyte vitrification, allowing patients to receive all of their care at one center. As the premier and largest fertility practice in the Midwest region, Fertility Centers of Illinois serves patients in the Chicagoland region, northern Indiana, and southern Wisconsin. Patients receive individualized care with accommodating financial options and a free patient support program. Learn more by calling 877-324-4483 or visiting fcionline.com

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Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron with Fertility Centers of Illinois

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Today, Roybi Robot, the world's first AI-powered smart toy that teaches languages and STEM skills to young children, launches a first-of-its-kind, patent-pending companion character named DOCBI: a "scientist friend" who helps children stay in good health —and high spirits.
Using cutting-edge AI technology, the DOCBIcharacter will be integrated into various lessons and interactive games to help children practice good hygiene while assisting parents as they navigate through the current environment, communicating this crucial information to children in a positive way.
Developed with recommendations by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the DOCBI character delivers messages created to teach young children, not just about issues related to the current times, but continued health, self-care, and well-being. Through playful and engaging content, DOCBI teaches problem-solving skills, the scientific method and other research-backed information surrounding children's health.
"We're thrilled to introduce DOCBI, who was created in just three weeks time, to the ROYBI world and into your child's hearts," ROYBI Founder & CEO, Elnaz Sarraf shares. "This can be a scary time for both adults and children alike and we love the idea of our friend DOCBI helping to lighten that load for all of us." Practices from hand washing to healthy eating are reinforced in a very developmentally appropriate way with this new, friendly character. DOCBI reminds children to cover mouths when sneezing or coughing, to brush and floss teeth daily, and to drink water, among a multitude of other health-conscious reminders.
Roybi Robot is on track to become the global leader in speech recognition, cloud-based and offline real-time ASR intended to serve children all around the world. The ROYBI team is dedicated to developing innovative pedagogical practices through scientific research and digital ingenuity. With the addition of DOCBI, the ROYBI family introduces the first educational AI robot created to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
More information on DOCBI https://bit.ly/2VsRrAD
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Named by TIME Magazine as one of The Best Inventions of 2019, Roybi Robot is the world's first AI-powered Robot that provides children 3+ with a personalized education based on their individual learning pace and interests, setting the foundation for a successful future. With over 500 lessons, including language learning, basic STEM, stories, games, and songs, Roybi Robot creates a fun and interactive learning experience for children. Using facial recognition and emotion detection, it initiates friendly interactive conversations and provides social-emotional support for children and as your child grows up, the AI assessment, helps ROYBI grow with them too!

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This charming companion is not focused merely on COVID-19 precautions but instead strives to develop an all-around healthy lifestyle through consistency, education, and friendly reminders.



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The Stevie Awards, organizers of The International Business Awards, announced today that the remaining schedule for the 2020 (17th annual) edition of the awards has been revised because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The International Business Awards are widely considered to be the world's premier business awards competition. In 2019 the competition attracted more than 4,000 nominations from organizations in more than 70 nations.
"We assessed that it's necessary to push the entry deadlines out a bit to provide more time to prepare and submit nominations to organizations that are effected by the pandemic," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher.
Changes to the 2020 IBA calendar are as follows: 

The entry deadline, originally scheduled for 13 May, is rescheduled to 24 June

The late entry deadline, through which nominations are accepted with payment of a late fee, is pushed to 28 July from 17 June

Judging by the juries of more than 250 professionals around the world now will begin in late June and continue through 31 August

The announcement of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners, originally slated for 11 August, will now be made on 9 September.

The 17th IBA awards gala, at which the Stevie winners will be celebrated, is still scheduled to be held in Paris, France on 24 October.
The 2020 IBAs will recognize achievements since the beginning of 2019 of organizations, teams, and individuals in a wide variety of categories. Entry details are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/IBA.
Gallagher emphasized that the IBAs feature more than 40 categories that don't require the payment of entry fees, including all 35 of the Company/Organization of the Year categories, and that there are many new and revised features of the IBAs for 2020, including: 

Nine new categories to recognize singular business achievements in areas such as business turnaround, finance, revenue generation, and science and technology, among others.

The simplification of submission requirements in the Company/Organization, Corporate Communications & Public Relations, Marketing, and New Product & Product Management category groups.

About the Stevie Awards 
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Middle East Stevie Awards. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com.

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"We assessed that it's necessary to push the entry deadlines out a bit to provide more time to prepare and submit nominations to organizations that are effected by the pandemic," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher



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NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Timothy Goodson, M.D., Arkansas Urology Group in Little Rock, AR, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Goodson 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. Timothy Goodson 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, longterm 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
For Teleflex Incorporated: 
Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836 
Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations
Media: 
Nicole Osmer, 650.454.0504 nicole@healthandcommerce.com
*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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With the exploding number of reported cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) globally, researchers are rushing to create a vaccine to this novel virus. In an effort to accelerate breakthroughs, including the development of new vaccines, the Laboratory for Research in Complex Systems (LRC), is announcing the development of Sample.Exchange, a web-based platform that will allow researchers world-wide to share biological samples for a wide variety of projects, including samples related to the current COVID-19 outbreak. Currently in the prototype stage, Sample.Exchange aggregates specimen information and associated metadata into one secure and private network so individuals, institutions and companies can search and share a wide variety of samples, ranging from human tissue to environmental collections, to expedite scientific, medical and commercial innovations. The news comes on the heels of LRC announcing it won a prestigious US-wide grant competition.
"LRC is dedicated to driving breakthroughs for health, economic and social problems facing our world today," said Dr. Shailesh Date, founder and CEO of LRC Systems. "The global Sample.Exchange network is a big step forward in our efforts to maximize information available to the global research community, which will expedite time to market for critically important innovations, like novel vaccinations and treatments for life-threatening illnesses."
To support the company's mission, LRC is adding two industry veterans to its board - Don Oppenheim, former Executive Director for several large law firms and previous partner in the national boutique consulting firm Altman Weil; and Neil Cohen, leader of Corporate Growth for Dynamis, Inc., a firm that supports DHS, DoD and partner institutions, and offers a suite of digital tools for preparedness and resilience in a number of situations, including emergency responses and recovery.
"With Don's legal expertise and Neil's two decades of work in the nuclear, biological and chemical industries, LRC is well-poised to continue scaling and innovating the way research and collaboration can be applied to support public and private organizations," added Dr. Date.
For more information about the LRC team and its game-changing approach, visit https://www.lrc.systems/.
About LRC Systems
Laboratory for Research in Complex Systems (LRC) develops powerful research-based solutions that drive scientific, commercial and social breakthroughs. Led by a team of trailblazers from industry and academia, LRC uniquely combines advances in natural and quantitative sciences with cutting-edge technology to help solve fundamental health, economic and social problems for public and private organizations. LRC serves as an ideas hub for high-level transdisciplinary research that is bigger, faster and more impactful, to propel innovations that can change the world.

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Mesa Science Associates Inc. (MSA) and Bryn Pharma LLC published the findings from the first of three (3) pre-clinical studies conducted in beagle dogs. These studies establish that epinephrine is readily absorbed when administered intranasally and that the intranasal absorption of epinephrine is not altered in the presence of congestion. In fact, the absorption of epinephrine was enhanced in the histamine-induced congestion model when compared to a non-congestion model. The pre-clinical study was managed by MSA and was conducted at MRI Global Laboratories in Kansas City, MO. The study was funded by Bryn Pharma LLC of Raleigh, NC. The study was published in Respiratory Research and is entitled Intranasal epinephrine effects on epinephrine pharmacokinetics and heart rate in a nasal congestion canine model.
Anaphylaxis is a serious and sometimes life-threatening allergic reaction where the immune system overreacts to an allergen by releasing histamines that cause allergy symptoms. In severe cases if anaphylaxis isn't properly treated, it can be fatal. Rates of such reactions have increased over the last 20 years and are usually treated by administering epinephrine into a muscle with an auto-injector.
The study offered an alternate route of administration for epinephrine, via the nose, reducing the anxieties that come along with auto-injector use. A device containing epinephrine for nasal administration can offer convenience with its small size by being easier to carry and is noninvasive when compared to the intramuscular injection involved with the auto-injector. Intranasal administration of epinephrine could lead to increased usage versus an auto-injector, with less hesitation for use in patients with severe allergies.
The study focused on evaluating whether changes in the nasal environment, such as congestion produced by histamines, could influence the absorption of the drug. The study compared the rate and amount of epinephrine absorbed via the nasal cavity in a canine model of congestion produced by the local administration of histamine compared to non-congestion control subjects.
This research found that epinephrine was absorbed more rapidly and in greater amounts over 90 minutes in the presence of histamine-produced congestion as compared to non-congested subjects. One of the routine effects observed with epinephrine is an increase in heart rate. The study found that heart rate increases were greater in the congestion model, which correlated with the greater absorption of epinephrine. It should be noted that during the conduct of these studies no animals were injured, and all of the study dogs were adopted into forever homes.
Michael Mesa, CEO of Mesa Science Associates, is anticipating the publication of the next two (2) studies within several months. These pre-clinical studies preceded human studies which were started in 2019 and are planned for completion over the coming summer.
In addition to the pre-clinical studies, MSA continues to provide support for Bryn Pharma nasal product development activities including device activities, identification of a contract fill and finish source, and coordination with the fill and finish source for Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls activities. MSA also utilizes its extensive list of pharmaceutical experts to provide advice on a variety of manufacturing, quality, technical and scientific issues.
Mesa Science Associates is a pharmaceutical product development company located inside the Frederick Innovation and Technology Center Inc. (FITCI) in Frederick, MD. The mission of the company is to provide technical and scientific expertise to researchers from all aspects of the drug, drug delivery and product development community, including researchers from government, academia, as well as private entities.
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Today, Osmosis.org, a health education platform empowering over 2 million current and future healthcare professionals with the best learning experience possible, released a music video. Health education companies don't always release cheeky music videos, but when they do, it's to help fight and prevent future pandemics.
"Flatten The Curve, Raise The Line" not only amplifies awareness around what we all need to do to "flatten the curve," but introduces a new concept: "raising the line", which means increasing the capacity of the healthcare system so that even as the epidemic curve rises, we're able to appropriately care for those affected.
Osmosis.org Co-Founder and CEO Shiv Gaglanicoined the term and began using the #RaisetheLine hashtag in early March, and it has since been shared and seen by 8 million people.
"We're seeing alarming headlines about how people around the world continue to congregate despite warnings to stay home, so we thought we could help spread the message, from the point of view of healthcare professionals, with joy and positivity," said Gaglani.
The song was written by Evan Debevec-McKenney (aka Evan Diem), a senior editor and voice over artist, and self-proclaimed Music Director at Osmosis. While it outlines the role we all have to play in overcoming COVID-19, it also points to a problem that extends beyond the pandemic: the growing shortage of doctors and nurses, and what can be done to solve it. That is at the core of what Osmosis.org is doing: making health education engaging and accessible for far more people than it is today.
For more information on how you can help stop the spread of COVID-19, visit osmosis.org/covid-19. And remember, "you can buy us some time," as Evan would say.
About Osmosis.org 
Osmosis.org is a health education platform that empowers the world's clinicians and caregivers with the best learning experience possible. As pioneers in medical education technology, we take learning beyond textbooks and lectures by offering online educational video content that's simple, engaging and informative. Osmosis.org has a library of over 1,500 videos covering pathology, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical reasoning complete with questions, flashcards, and notes. We are grateful to our engaged audience of more than 900,000 active learners made up of current and future health professionals, as well as a YouTube channel with 1.5 million learners worldwide.

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United Nations Foundation President and CEO Elizabeth Cousens released the following statement in response to the U.S. Administration's announcement of its intention to withhold funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) pending a review of its actions in response to COVID-19.
"As the United States and the world confront an unprecedented global health crisis, it has never been more urgent to ensure that the World Health Organization (WHO), the primary institution with the technical capacity and mandate to support all countries at this critical time, has the resources it needs for urgent, frontline response. WHO's essential work on COVID-19 is in American interests and the world's interests and needs our fullest support.
We urge the Administration to resume funding to WHO.
WHO serves as the global coordinator of efforts to develop vaccines, tests and treatments, it trains millions of health workers based on the latest evidence and best practice, and it has already supplied millions of vital supplies from lab reagents to masks, gloves and protective gear to health care workers in dozens of countries around the world. WHO frontline workers put their lives on the line to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in countries around the world at great risk to themselves and their families. They are playing an irreplaceable role.
The United States led the creation of the World Health Organization for a reason. The U.S. and the American people have long understood the benefits at home and abroad of essential investments in global public health. At this critical time, WHO also enjoys the support of the American public. A recent Better World Campaign/Morning Consult poll found that when it comes to managing the response to international health crises like COVID-19, three quarters of Americans (77%) trust the World Health Organization, above all other entities polled.
Withholding funding would harm the global response against COVID-19, especially in developing countries whose people are more vulnerable because health systems are weaker. Beyond its urgent work on COVID-19, WHO is also central to the fight against other major health threats that matter to Americans. The bulk of U.S. funds to the WHO help save lives and give hope to populations around the world facing diseases like polio, measles, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, including in humanitarian hotspots like Yemen and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. People around the world already facing severe health challenges will face a cruel double blow if WHO is unable to provide the vital services and treatments on which they depend.
WHO is not perfect – no institution is, especially when facing a crisis of a magnitude not seen in a century. There will be a time and place to determine what went right and wrong in the COVID-19 response, and WHO itself has welcomed that accountability.
But the middle of a global pandemic is not the time. We urge the United States to resume funding for WHO and its essential work when we all know that time is of the essence in stopping the cruel march of this deadly disease."
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About the United Nations Foundation 
The UN Foundation brings together ideas, people, and resources to help the United Nations drive global progress and tackle urgent problems. Our hallmark is to collaborate for lasting change and innovate to address humanity's greatest challenges. Learn more at http://www.unfoundation.org 


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doForms – a mobile forms solutions provider that enables real-time data collection and custom mobile forms for small businesses, mid-sized organizations and enterprises – offers a unique feature that allows customers to sign forms without having to exchange paper or touch a workers tablet or smartphone.
Contactless signatures utilize the doForms automated workflow platform, and are based on doForms ability to seamlessly forward forms from person to person. The forms render themselves in a friendly manner on any size device or screen and each form has rules on what the customer sees, can edit and is required to fill out.
To build a COVID-19-safe form, customers can simply add the option of forwarding the form to an email address. Then, they can select the Return To Sender option and the form will be automatically returned to the mobile user once the customer or patient is done signing.
1. Businesses that have converted their forms to doForms can have their mobile workers fill out the form.
2. Then, they ask the customer or patient for an email address, enter it into the form and then forward the form directly to the customer with one click.
3. The customer opens the email on their smartphone, tablet or browser, and clicks on the form to add information, pay by credit card (credit payment requires a Square payment account) or sign the document.
4. When the customer completes the form, they just click one button and the executed document is returned to the mobile worker.
5. The form then automatically sends an email receipt to the customer.
Everything can be done from 6 feet apart (or more!), with no exchange of paper or infected mobile devices.
There are numerous use cases where the need for contactless signatures apply – from field service to healthcare. This rings especially true for essential workers that must make contact with the public and need safe methods to do so.
doForms's contactless signature feature is particularly helpful for industries such as: 

Utilities

Healthcare

Delivery Services

Field Service

And more.

It can be used to complete a wide variety of documents, including but not limited to:
1. Contracts 
2. Invoices 
3. Proof of Delivery 
4. Asset Tracking
Contactless signature is a paramount feature to utilize throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. Paper forms are people-intensive, and typically require centralized processing and one-to-one handoffs. Not only is this process longer and less secure – it also cannot be safely executed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
But doForms's contactless signature feature allows documents to safely transfer from person-to-person, collecting data without close human interaction. Most paper documents, PDFs and other mobile forms can be converted into doForms in under an hour. Get your first form converted today for free.
Learn more about doForms' features that support workforces throughout the COVID-19 outbreak HERE.


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doForms – a mobile forms solutions provider that enables real-time data collection and custom mobile forms for small businesses, mid-sized organizations and enterprises – offers a unique feature that allows customers to sign forms without having to exchange paper or touch a workers tablet or smartphone.
Contactless signatures utilize the doForms automated workflow platform, and are based on doForms ability to seamlessly forward forms from person to person. The forms render themselves in a friendly manner on any size device or screen and each form has rules on what the customer sees, can edit and is required to fill out.
To build a COVID-19-safe form, customers can simply add the option of forwarding the form to an email address. Then, they can select the Return To Sender option and the form will be automatically returned to the mobile user once the customer or patient is done signing.
1. Businesses that have converted their forms to doForms can have their mobile workers fill out the form.
2. Then, they ask the customer or patient for an email address, enter it into the form and then forward the form directly to the customer with one click.
3. The customer opens the email on their smartphone, tablet or browser, and clicks on the form to add information, pay by credit card (credit payment requires a Square payment account) or sign the document.
4. When the customer completes the form, they just click one button and the executed document is returned to the mobile worker.
5. The form then automatically sends an email receipt to the customer.
Everything can be done from 6 feet apart (or more!), with no exchange of paper or infected mobile devices.
There are numerous use cases where the need for contactless signatures apply – from field service to healthcare. This rings especially true for essential workers that must make contact with the public and need safe methods to do so.
doForms's contactless signature feature is particularly helpful for industries such as: 

Utilities

Healthcare

Delivery Services

Field Service

And more.

It can be used to complete a wide variety of documents, including but not limited to:
1. Contracts 
2. Invoices 
3. Proof of Delivery 
4. Asset Tracking
Contactless signature is a paramount feature to utilize throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. Paper forms are people-intensive, and typically require centralized processing and one-to-one handoffs. Not only is this process longer and less secure – it also cannot be safely executed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
But doForms's contactless signature feature allows documents to safely transfer from person-to-person, collecting data without close human interaction. Most paper documents, PDFs and other mobile forms can be converted into doForms in under an hour. Get your first form converted today for free.
Learn more about doForms' features that support workforces throughout the COVID-19 outbreak HERE.


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Healthcare heroes are working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic to help keep everyone safe and healthy, and LuckyVitamin wants to help take care of them in return. LuckyVitamin is offering a FREE 6-Month LV+ Membership to Doctors, Nurses & Healthcare Professionals for every new standard member who joins LV+ for a limited time.
LuckyVitamin, a global e-commerce specialty retailer and manufacturer of natural health and wellness products headquartered in the suburbs of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, is on a mission to make healthy living easier and more affordable for everyone, especially frontline healthcare workers during this challenging time. Active healthcare workers or professionals, such as doctors, nurses, hospital workers and EMT's are encouraged to apply at https://www.luckyvitamin.com/healthcare-hero.
Everyone can help support our healthcare heroes. Standard memberships cost $49 per year and come with a 30-day free trial. Each new membership purchased will help by contributing more free memberships LuckyVitamin will give to healthcare workers.
LV+ Members save money and time on everything from nutritional supplements, healthy snacks and immunity boosters to hand lotion and home cleaners, plus they get extra discounts on everything, free shipping on orders over $25, access to a personal certified Wellness Consultant, free member gifts, and much more.
"We know healthcare workers are extremely busy right now and may not have the time or resources to focus on their own health while caring for others in need. We are extremely grateful for our healthcare professionals, especially during this difficult time, and want to help them stay healthy on the frontline," said Sam Wolf, LuckyVitamin's Founder and Chief Wellness Spreader. "We wanted to do our part to help alongside our customer base by offering healthcare workers a free LV+ membership for every membership sold. Together with our customers, we hope to provide some extra convenience so these essential heroes can keep their health-conscious routines on track while doing their vital work to help others get healthy too."
LuckyVitamin has found that many healthcare professionals already shop with the company because they are interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
"LuckyVitamin is seeing increased demand in key categories like immune-boosting supplements, stress support, disinfecting and household cleaning, nutritious food, snacks and more which are especially relevant to healthcare workers looking to support a healthy home and ensure their body has the vital nutrients to boost their immunity and stay well," said Wolf. "We want to help make frontline healthcare workers' lives a little less stressful by saving them and their family some money, simplifying their shopping experience and ensuring they have the right nutritional support to keep them healthy and performing at their peak so they can focus on what matters most—their continued health and the health of others during this challenging time."
LV+ Member Benefits Include: 

Stackable 10% Savings on Everything

Free Shipping on Orders $25+

Personal Certified Wellness Consultant

Exclusive LV+ Samples and Gifts

LV+ Community Forum and Members Only Content

Early Access to Sales and Events

About LuckyVitamin 
Founded in 2005, LuckyVitamin is an industry-leading global e-commerce destination for health and wellness, natural and organic products, vitamins, nutritional supplements, sports and fitness nutrition, food, beauty, skincare, pet, and natural home. LuckyVitamin offers premium quality products and service at an exceptional value. Striving to bring good health to the masses, its mission is to be the inspirational and supportive source for products and knowledge dedicated to helping everyone on their journey towards happy wellness. For more information, visit https://www.luckyvitamin.com/.

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While many in the healthcare industry continue to focus on responding to the COVID crisis, other healthcare executives and planners are now turning their attention to longer term strategies. For some, the goal may be survival. More fortunate providers are taking steps to ensure that the lessons learned from the crisis serve to make their organizations stronger, more resilient and ultimately more successful.
Just as necessity is the mother of invention, crisis is often the catalyst for innovation. World War II gave birth to the jet engine, synthetic rubber and oil, pressurized cabins on aircraft, radar, missile guidance systems, nuclear technology and a lot more. Many of these wartime innovations have become a regular part of everyday modern life. Similarly, the COVID crisis is forging global public/private partnerships and creative invention at a pace that in more ordinary circumstances might have taken years to develop if it at all.
By in large the industry has recognized that innovation has been and will be key to helping put the COVID crisis behind us. And, as has been true throughout history, this global crisis continues to stimulate strategic partnerships and innovations that will - and should - survive long after the crisis has passed.
Profiled below are a few of these innovations and partnerships. The list is far from exhaustive, but provides a representative illustration of the breadth and velocity of innovation in the healthcare industry as some of the global economy's best minds turn their talents to defeating a single, common enemy.
Here in the U.S., the COVID-19 response has been hampered in many places by shortages of tests, inadequate supplies, a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect front line healthcare workers and too few ventilators for the critically ill. Some innovations address these problems, such as James Dyson's new design for ventilators for the British Government. Developed in just 10-days, Dyson (of vacuum cleaner fame) expects to ship 15,000 ventilators starting this month.
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) fast-tracked approval of solutions created by scientists at the The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to expand and accelerate COVID-19 testing. Using a "recipe" developed by medical center researchers in just 24-hours, the team then collaborated with the university's colleges of engineering and dentistry to 3D print more than 50,000 swabs for test kits to be distributed to hospitals across Ohio. Their innovative solutions are going to be shared nationwide.
While manufacturing and supply chain have been the subject of some innovations, most new thinking appears to be coming in the form of technology. More specifically, technology tools that coordinate and optimize the delivery of care at scale and reduce person-to-person contact. And, while there's no downplaying the tragedy and anxiety of the crisis we're in, we can't help but be encouraged by the lasting benefits this emergency continues to inspire.
HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest healthcare provider, has formed a partnership with Google Cloud and SADA to develop a data portal, accessible to hospitals across the nation, to help communities respond more effectively to COVID-19. According to their press release, "the open data platform will help accelerate analysis and response by aggregating data on ICU bed and ventilator utilization, testing results and total number of patient visits to America's hospital systems.
Seeding the system, which is expected to go live this week, "HCA will provide statistical data from its 185 hospitals, structured in a manner to comply with HIPAA and other applicable restrictions." HCA has invited groups representing approximately 4,000 hospitals to join and share data on the platform. Hospitals interested in learning more and submitting data are invited to visit onboarding.nationalresponseportal.com.
Apple is also joining Google in the COVID-19 innovation race. The two companies announced in a release a "joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus - with user privacy and security central to the design." The contact tracing technology is designed to "protect people and get society back up and running." Noting the important work already being done by public health authorities, universities and NGOs around the world to develop opt-in contact tracing technology, Apple and Google "will be launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces (APIs) and operating system-level technology to assist in enabling contact tracing...while maintaining strong protections around user privacy."
Health systems and hospitals are also innovating at a heightened pace. In an industry analysis co-authored by physicians and administrators for the Harvard Business Review on April 3, 2020, titled, "How hospitals are using AI to Battle COVID-19", the authors list multiple innovations including Partners Healthcare's collaboration with Providence St. Joseph Health System to deploy Providence's online screening and triage tool. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the tool served more than 40,000 patients in its first week - an unprecedented scale necessitated by the acute need in one of the areas hardest hit by COVID-19.
Other innovations designed to scale services using innovative digital tools for care administration and patient engagement include Baidu's no-contact infrared sensor system and the artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Tampa General Hospital's in collaboration with Care.ai. at the health system's facilities' entrances to intercept individuals with potential symptoms from visiting patients.
An article in the Journal of Informatics in Health and Biomedicine (JAMIA) describes UC San Diego Health's implementation of technological support important for optimizing clinical management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article and corresponding paper shares analysis of UC San Diego Health's adaptation of the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for rapid screening, laboratory testing, clinical decision support, reporting and patient-facing technology related to COVID-19.
UC San Diego didn't stop there. As reported by Becker's Health IT, the health system went on to develop an artificial intelligence algorithm which it has applied to more than 2,000 lung X-ray images to help radiologists more quickly identify signs of early pneumonia in COVID-19 patients. Partnering with Amazon Web Services for a clinical research study, the project "aims to quickly detect pneumonia and better distinguish between COVID-19 patients likely in need of more supportive care in the hospital and those who could be monitored at home."
This relatively short list of industry innovations represents the tip of the iceberg. Not included here are the many promising endeavors under way globally to expand telehealth solutions, find better treatments for COVID-19 victims and, ultimately, develop a vaccine. Driven as they are by the determination to protect human life, these efforts are emblematic of healthcare innovation at its very best. And although Dyson may not make ventilators in the long term, or the partnerships between Google, Apple and Amazon Web Services and healthcare providers may not endure, the fact that the industry and technologists have found a better way will certainly lead to lasting change in healthcare delivery.
Looking beyond the COVID-19 crisis, one can imagine how innovations developed initially to support a more effective response to this public health crisis might be employed in other healthcare disciplines.
For many healthcare providers, the next crisis will likely be financial. Whether it's because they've been treating COVID-19 patients at a net loss or cancelling and postponing other treatments to keep their patients safe, hospitals across the country are experiencing unprecedented financial losses. These have led to large scale employee furloughs, facility closures and - for many - the possibility of bankruptcy or failure.
Many of the principles embodied in the innovations listed above are applicable to solving healthcare's next crisis, the financial one. Here, we believe patients have an important role to play. As we've noted in previous articles, patients now account for more than a third of provider revenue. But the systems healthcare providers use to collect payments were developed for insurance companies. They have not performed well for patients or their providers.
Loyale Patient Financial Manager was developed precisely for this situation. Leveraging aggregated patient data to intelligently segment patient populations, our open platform operates at the core of a hospital's patient revenue cycle. With personalized, omnichannel communications, multiple payment options (including financing) and a leading self-serve online portal, our users report better patient satisfaction and better financial outcomes.
Many of the innovations developed in direct response to the COVID-19 crisis will have a lasting impact on the cost and quality of care, in America and around the world. We applaud the scientists, researchers, engineers, clinicians and others who are working around-the-clock to protect us all. And we're grateful to be playing an important role helping solve healthcare's next crisis.
Kevin Fleming is the CEO of Loyale Healthcare
About Loyale
Loyale Patient Financial Manager is a comprehensive patient financial engagement technology platform leveraging a suite of configurable solution components including predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, multiple patient financing vehicles, communications, payments, digital front doors and other key capabilities.
Loyale Healthcare is committed to a mission of turning patient responsibility into lasting loyalty for its healthcare provider customers. Based in Lafayette, California, Loyale and its leadership team bring 27 years of expertise delivering leading financial engagement solutions for complex business environments. Loyale currently serves approximately 12,000 healthcare providers across 48 states. Loyale is proud to have an enterprise-level strategic partnership with Parallon which includes the deployment of Loyale's industry leading technology at all HCA hospitals and Physician Groups.

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Many of the principles embodied in the innovations developed in response to COVID-19 will be applicable to solving healthcare's next crisis, the financial one - Kevin Fleming, CEO, Loyale Healthcare




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Wildflower Health today announced it is launching a new product to help Obstetrics (OB) practices more effectively deliver virtual visits for their prenatal and postpartum patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The product helps childbirth providers fill patient education and workflow gaps associated with virtual prenatal and postpartum visits, including remote device delivery, symptom monitoring, pre-visit data transmission, and personalized digital education. Wildflower is currently rolling out the first wave of participating practices and will be scheduling additional launches in the coming weeks. The software for Wildflower's virtual visit product will be available directly to OB practices at no cost.
"COVID-19 is placing unbelievable pressure on the medical community and overwhelming expecting families," said Leah Sparks, Founder and CEO of Wildflower. "Effectively supporting patients virtually has gone from nicety to a necessity overnight. Based on the needs we heard from our customers, we are leveraging our expertise and our resources to help OB practices and their patients navigate this uncertain time and lay the foundation for what will be the future of healthcare."
Wildflower currently supports more than 150 leading hospitals, health systems and health insurers across the country with patient-facing digital engagement, workflows and connections to care. Built on Wildflower's core platform for educating and empowering women and families during pregnancy, birth and parenting, the company's virtual visit product will help women more effectively access digital care while easing the financial and administrative burden for OB practices who are transitioning to virtual visits.
The Wildflower virtual visit product will help practices create strong digital connections with their patients, including preparing patients for virtual visits, delivering ongoing digital education/tools and remotely monitoring patients by supplying and managing in-home devices. The application is designed to integrate with a practice's existing telemedicine technologies. If a practice does not currently offer virtual appointments, the Wildflower application will include a video platform that can facilitate telemedicine visits.
With the new version of its product adapted for the COVID-19 pandemic, Wildflower will specifically support OB practices by: 

Educating, training and preparing patients for telemedicine visits

Facilitating digital symptom intake and surveying with personalized calls to action for patients

Managing the ordering, home delivery and payer reimbursement for remote monitoring devices such as blood pressure cuffs, scales, blood glucose monitors and fetal dopplers

Consistently sharing data from devices to inform physician care plans and patient appointments

Digitally providing patient education and tools to augment physician instruction

Clinically integrating with key provider resources and services

Providing turnkey marketing tools and best practices to drive patient adoption of the app

"We believe this solution can empower patients, provide valuable insights to providers and establish consistent, digital connections that lead to improved maternal outcomes," said Sparks. "At the same time, it will help keep patients safe and extend the bandwidth of critical healthcare resources as we all navigate this pandemic."
Wildflower is a pioneer in using digital health technologies to fuel healthy pregnancies and births. Since 2012, the company has been supporting hospitals, health systems, commercial health plans and Medicaid plans by clinically integrating with their maternity programs, educating women and families through e-learning and digital tools and creating stronger connections between physicians and their patients.
Previous peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated the impact of Wildflower's approach to digital engagement and education on clinical outcomes and quality. The company has also recently been recognized as the FemTech Company of the Year by the UCSF Digital Health Awards and was named best provider for maternity management by Validation Institute for the 2020 Health Value Awards.
OB practices who are interested in implementing Wildflower's virtual visit solution can visit wildflowerhealth.com/virtual-visit to schedule a personalized product demo.
About Wildflower Health
Wildflower is re-inventing how women connect to care by clinically integrating our digital solutions with the provider, the payer and best-in-class partners to deliver personalized experiences that rival Netflix and Pinterest. We are modernizing healthcare for women and their families, eliminating excess costs and reducing complications while nurturing loyal, long-term relationships between healthcare enterprises and the consumers they serve. Learn more at http://www.wildflowerhealth.com.

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Paid and unpaid caregivers have an important key trait in common: They put the needs of other people before their own. Even in the best of times, this means caregiver health can suffer; but for people who are serving as paid or unpaid caregivers during this global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, mental health is also being negatively impacted. Dr. Kerry Burnight, PhD, chief gerontologist for GrandPad, the first purpose-built tablet designed exclusively for people over the age of 75, offers the following recommendations to help caregivers weather the storm while continuing to provide care for patients and loved ones.
"While it's important to focus on the physical and emotional needs of high-risk or vulnerable populations like older adults, family and professional caregivers also need to assess their own needs so they can continue to provide the care, love, and support that will buoy older adults through this storm," said Dr. Kerry. "Start by asking yourself what your biggest struggle is and what you need most from family, friends, or the elder for whom you're caring. Taking a moment to identify the most pressing challenge and specific ways to address that challenge is the first step to regaining control over your life and staying at the top of your game."
Important self-care tips for paid and unpaid caregivers 

1.    Show compassion to yourself. The compassion that caregivers so easily share with seniors should be redirected to words of encouragement and positive self talk. Mini pep talks throughout the day, like "You've got this" and "My best is enough" can go a long way to sustaining a positive outlook during times of crisis.

2.    Limit media consumption. When it comes to consumption of COVID-19 related news coverage, a little goes a long way, especially since much of the information is repeated. Why? Because this continued stream of negative information can be stress inducing.

3.    Prioritize sleep. For caregivers to function at their optimal level, they need to recharge with regular sleep. If sleep is hard to come by in this stressful time, practicing deep breathing exercises while mentally thinking about things you're grateful for is a good way to unwind and prepare for sleep.

4.    Pick three. Make a list of three favorite self-care activities and practice one each day. This might include spending time alone in your room, watching a TV show, taking a bath or long shower, spending time in prayer, calling a friend, or playing with a child or pet.

5.    Move your body each day. Go for a walk, if the weather allows. If not, moving about indoors and stretching for 10 minutes a day can significantly increase your ability to cope.

6.    Connect. Use phone and video calls to reconnect with friends and family members. Talking with others who are in caregiving roles can spark ideas and provide comfort through a shared perspective. Ensure that the older adults in your life also have a simple, safe, and secure way to communicate with friends and family. Technology is more important than ever for staying connected during COVID-19.

7.    Follow the CDC guidelines. Carefully adhere to all safety procedures that have been issued by healthcare experts. You cannot fulfill your role as a caregiver if you contract the virus, so do your part to stop the spread of this disease

8.    Ask for help. If you're feeling overwhelmed or concerned that COVID-19 is affecting your ability to provide the normal high-level of care for the seniors in your life or for patients as you did before the outbreak, seek help from other family members, friends, and community organizations.

"After nearly 20 years of working with caregivers, older adults, and super seniors, I've learned the importance of self care and leaning on other people and technology for support. By using our collective resources and staying connected we will get through this crisis together," said Dr. Kerry.
How GrandPad can help 
GrandPad is a purpose-built tablet for people 75 years and older. The device has been specifically designed around the input of seniors, for their specific needs and technology capabilities. GrandPad offers the following features that can help families stay connected in a safe and simple way with their older loved ones: 

    Ready to use, right out of the box — no setup required.

    Enables pre-loaded "trusted circle" family contacts, photos, and apps

    Built-in LTE (no home WiFi needed)

    Closed network for greater security (no one outside the "trusted circle" can contact a GrandPad user)

    Secure internet browsing

    Video and voice calling

    Texting and emailing

    Family photo and video sharing

    Curated entertainment content (radio and TV) and brain games

    Streaming music

    Ergonomic design and enhanced speakers and camera

    Transportation by Lyft app

    24-hour personal support

To learn more about GrandPad, visit http://www.grandpad.net.
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For more information:     
Barbara Tabor, APR / (651) 230-9192 / barbara@taborpr.com
About GrandPad 
Based in Orange, California USA GrandPad is a privately held company on a mission to improve the lives of millions of seniors by reconnecting them with family, friends, and caregivers. The GrandPad — the first tablet specifically designed for seniors — comes ready to use out of the box and features a secure private family network and premium US-based customer service. There are no confusing buttons, no passwords or pop-up ads, and wireless connectivity and security are built into the device — eliminating the risks of scams and hacks. Users can play games, listen to music, and enjoy many other exclusive apps on the GrandPad. Additionally, caregivers/family members can video chat, receive voice emails, and share photos with the older person through GrandPad's companion app on i0S and Android. Visit GrandPad.net. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @grandpad_social.

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GrandPad supports caregivers by making it easy to stay connected with older adults when in-person visits are restricted.

Family and professional caregivers need to assess their own needs so they can continue to provide the care, love, and support that will buoy older adults through this storm.



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NxTSTOP Apparel, an apparel company outfitting world explorers with eco-friendly, functional travelwear, just advanced efforts to provide re-usable and adjustable cloth face masks to people in need of essential, protective wear to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
When on April 3, 2020, the President announced that people should wear cloth masks in public to reduce the coronavirus spread, the demand skyrocketed. CDC now recommends all Americans wear a cloth mask when in public whenever possible. Fashion companies selling cloth masks are in limited supply, so in response, NxTSTOP has shifted its entire operation to support those in need. The company's founder, Brendan Kennedy, saw the chance to change lives for good and developed the NxTSTOP cloth face mask. The company is servicing both single orders and businesses seeking larger volume orders.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the most disruptive world events in human history. In the span of just a few weeks we have all seen the world change, with literally billions of people in every country impacted. We are in a good position to leverage our ability to produce quickly, and deliver with confidence. We are utilizing our unique global supply chain and connections to provide face masks so people can protect themselves in everyday life," says Brendan Kennedy.
On April 13, 2020 NxTSTOP partnered with ShipBob, a technology-enabled logistics company that specializes in direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment, as they have an end-to-end solution helping drive NxTSTOP's ability to deliver packages in 2-5 business days. The partnership enables the company to continue to scale their efforts and deliver more cloth face masks to people who need to go into public settings where other social distancing measure are difficult to maintain.
Each NxTSTOP face mask sells for $10-14, available in black and blue solid colors, made with bamboo and cotton materials. The face masks provide exceptional breathability and stretchy ear loops with a stopper to ensure tightening on any face size. The adjustable wire nose fitting ensures a tight seal and comfort for long periods of wear. NxSTOP face masks are not considered medical devices, and are not to be used for medical purposes.
Divey Gulati, COO of ShipBob: "With COVID-19 (Coronavirus) evolving at such a rapid pace, ShipBob's top priority is to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted service to support e-commerce businesses like NxTSTOP and their customers. ShipBob takes COVID-19 concerns very seriously, and we are taking many steps to ensure minimal disruption to our service and employees. We are monitoring and following all official guidance from the CDC, WHO, and US Department of State."
In revising apparel production plans immediately after social distancing ordinances were put into effect, within a week, NxTSTOP was able launch production of 10,000 units per day, and is delivering them promptly via their online website. NxTSTOP also offers bulk ordering options for companies and organization who need 1,000+ units. NxTSTOP and other leading fashion companies are choosing to change their business to serve their communities, and it's working. The company will continue to focus its efforts on safety and is now in position to deliver face masks in single-order to consumers, and bigger businesses who require larger volume orders.
For more information and to purchase NxTSTOP cloth face masks, visit http://www.thenxtstop.comand https://thenxtstop.com/pages/bulk-orders.
Contacts: 
NxTSTOP: Brendan Kennedy CEO, NxTSTOP brendan@thenxtstop.com 
Media: Caroline Rothwell caro@caromarketing.com
About NxTSTOP: Established in 2019, NxTSTOP is an apparel company providing quality eco-friendly and functional apparel for men and women who travel. The development of the face masks has become a new division developed in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on people's lives, and their increased need for face protection. NxTSTOP offers re-usable, adjustable face masks made with bamboo and cotton fabrics for both adults and children.

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NxTSTOP Cloth Face Mask

"We are utilizing our unique global supply chain and connections to provide face masks so people can protect themselves in everyday life." - Brendan Kennedy, Founder, NxTSTOP



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NxTSTOP Apparel, an apparel company outfitting world explorers with eco-friendly, functional travelwear, just advanced efforts to provide re-usable and adjustable cloth face masks to people in need of essential, protective wear to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
When on April 3, 2020, the President announced that people should wear cloth masks in public to reduce the coronavirus spread, the demand skyrocketed. CDC now recommends all Americans wear a cloth mask when in public whenever possible. Fashion companies selling cloth masks are in limited supply, so in response, NxTSTOP has shifted its entire operation to support those in need. The company's founder, Brendan Kennedy, saw the chance to change lives for good and developed the NxTSTOP cloth face mask. The company is servicing both single orders and businesses seeking larger volume orders.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the most disruptive world events in human history. In the span of just a few weeks we have all seen the world change, with literally billions of people in every country impacted. We are in a good position to leverage our ability to produce quickly, and deliver with confidence. We are utilizing our unique global supply chain and connections to provide face masks so people can protect themselves in everyday life," says Brendan Kennedy.
On April 13, 2020 NxTSTOP partnered with ShipBob, a technology-enabled logistics company that specializes in direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment, as they have an end-to-end solution helping drive NxTSTOP's ability to deliver packages in 2-5 business days. The partnership enables the company to continue to scale their efforts and deliver more cloth face masks to people who need to go into public settings where other social distancing measure are difficult to maintain.
Each NxTSTOP face mask sells for $10-14, available in black and blue solid colors, made with bamboo and cotton materials. The face masks provide exceptional breathability and stretchy ear loops with a stopper to ensure tightening on any face size. The adjustable wire nose fitting ensures a tight seal and comfort for long periods of wear. NxSTOP face masks are not considered medical devices, and are not to be used for medical purposes.
Divey Gulati, COO of ShipBob: "With COVID-19 (Coronavirus) evolving at such a rapid pace, ShipBob's top priority is to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted service to support e-commerce businesses like NxTSTOP and their customers. ShipBob takes COVID-19 concerns very seriously, and we are taking many steps to ensure minimal disruption to our service and employees. We are monitoring and following all official guidance from the CDC, WHO, and US Department of State."
In revising apparel production plans immediately after social distancing ordinances were put into effect, within a week, NxTSTOP was able launch production of 10,000 units per day, and is delivering them promptly via their online website. NxTSTOP also offers bulk ordering options for companies and organization who need 1,000+ units. NxTSTOP and other leading fashion companies are choosing to change their business to serve their communities, and it's working. The company will continue to focus its efforts on safety and is now in position to deliver face masks in single-order to consumers, and bigger businesses who require larger volume orders.
For more information and to purchase NxTSTOP cloth face masks, visit http://www.thenxtstop.comand https://thenxtstop.com/pages/bulk-orders.
Contacts: 
NxTSTOP: Brendan Kennedy CEO, NxTSTOP brendan@thenxtstop.com 
Media: Caroline Rothwell caro@caromarketing.com
About NxTSTOP: Established in 2019, NxTSTOP is an apparel company providing quality eco-friendly and functional apparel for men and women who travel. The development of the face masks has become a new division developed in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on people's lives, and their increased need for face protection. NxTSTOP offers re-usable, adjustable face masks made with bamboo and cotton fabrics for both adults and children.

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NxTSTOP Cloth Face Mask

"We are utilizing our unique global supply chain and connections to provide face masks so people can protect themselves in everyday life." - Brendan Kennedy



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CleanBrands LLC, the trusted leader in pillow and mattress protection, announced that its CleanRest products with MicronOne waterproof, breathable, sleep surface fabric have attained U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highest classification of barrier performance (Level 4). Vartest Laboratories of New York, NY certified CleanRest's MicronOne fabric passing the ASTM F1671 Viral Penetration Test on April 8, 2020. The CDC established test method assesses the ability of a fabric to block Phi-X174 Bacteriophage which is approximately 32 nanometers in diameter. Covid-19 is known to be of spherical shape 120 nanometers in diameter or nearly four times as large.
"At this critical time, we are pleased to be of service to the global hotel industry which is looking to provide its guests and housekeeping staff with the safest and most hygienic environment," said Linda Bill, Vice President of Sales at CleanBrands LLC. "Protocols including bedding products and cleaning frequencies will likely need to be strengthened to regain the confidence of global travelers and housekeeping staff."
In addition to defending their pillows and mattresses against Covid-19 and other coronaviruses, hotel operators can benefit from CleanRest protectors and encasements capability to withstand more commercial launderings to maximize cleanliness. CleanRest mattress encasements also have 7 special design features that minimize housekeeping labor time associated with laundering cycles.
To learn more about CleanRest products and their global availability please contact Linda Bill, VP of Sales, North America at CleanBrands by e-mail at lbill@cleanbrands.com or voice mail at (415) 548-0123. Please let me know if you have any questions.
About CleanBrands LLC
CleanBrands LLC designs, develops, and manufactures the world's most scientifically advanced, technically superior sleep hygiene and bedding protection featuring patented MicronOne fabric technology and Zip-N-Click patented closure. CleanRest and MicronOne fabric technology provide protection against harmful allergens, micro-toxins, dust mites and their fecal matter, and, most importantly, bed bugs. CleanRest products also protect mattresses and pillows from stains and wetness. Enjoyed by millions of consumers across the globe and trusted by the world's leading hospitality brands and pest management companies, our products improve the quality and quantity of sleep people need to live happy, healthy and productive lives. CleanRest products are sold in retail, furniture and bedding, pest management, hospitality, and healthcare channels throughout North America and across the globe.


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United Way of Frederick County's (UWFC) volunteer platform, GetConnected has been customized to categorize and prioritize COVID-19 volunteer donation and volunteer needs, making it easy for the community to find ways to safely give back during the crisis.
GetConnected is a free tool available to nonprofits and volunteers in Frederick County that allows both groups to connect with one another based on geographic area, skill level and availability. The site has been proven to "fill a gap" when it comes to the volunteer needs in Frederick County and continues to do so during the COVID-19 Crisis.
"While there is urgent need for contributions of essential supplies, there is limited opportunity for safe volunteer work now and we anticipate that volunteerism will be absolutely essential to the recovery effort," says Ken Oldham, CEO of United Way of Frederick County.
UWFC is working closely with the Governor's Office of Service and Volunteerism to make sure nonprofits and volunteers have up-to-date information to stay in compliance with executive orders.
UWFC County encourages the Frederick nonprofit community to utilize the free tool to post volunteer needs that are essential, as well as make online wish-lists to encourage "no-contact" donations.
The community can find COVID-19 volunteer and donation needs and nonprofits can post needs by visiting http://volunteer.unitedwayfcwc.org.
This work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors including Giant Eagle and Marion P. Lee Trust.
The community can also support United Way's COVID-19 response efforts by making a donation to the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Campaign. Gifts can be made at http://www.uwfrederick.org/covidrelief, by mailing checks to PO Box 307, Frederick, MD 21705 or texting COVIDFREDERICK to 71777.
About United Way of Frederick County 
For over 80 years, United Way of Frederick County has been fighting to achieve lasting change by identifying the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) and impoverished families in Frederick County and working to strengthen their education, financial stability, and health to build a strong, viable community. Our work focuses on helping children and youth be successful in school and achieve their potential through education; helping people obtain the tools they need to become financially stable and independent; and ensuring our neighbors in need have access to healthy, nutritious food and healthcare.
United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, health providers, senior citizens, students, and others. The organization provides grants to local nonprofits, offers programs such as free tax preparation and matched savings, mobilizes volunteers, and engages in public policy advocacy. To learn more about United Way and how you can get involved, please visit UnitedWayFrederick.org.

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"While there is urgent need for contributions of essential supplies, there is limited opportunity for safe volunteer work now and we anticipate that volunteerism will be absolutely essential to the recovery effort," says Ken Oldham, CEO of United Way of Frederick County



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Professional Physical Therapy ("Professional"), a leading provider of physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeastern United States, today announced the establishment of the Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation, which will provide financial relief and support for the Company's employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Like millions of other Americans, Professional's employees and families have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have been making every effort to assist our team during these difficult times," said Program Director Don McCarter. "As a business headquartered in Long Island with a significant presence across the New York metropolitan area, we knew we needed to act fast to support our Professional family, and we firmly believe that this new Foundation will help ease their financial burden by helping cover essential costs."
As an established 501(c)3 organization, the Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation will directly administer funds to its employees as supplemental aid for living expenses and financial obligations impacted by income loss through the COVID-10 pandemic.
Said Dan Dourney, CEO, "We will continue to take decisive measures to support the members of our Professional family throughout these unprecedented times. Our company has taken unparalleled measures to ensure our long-term viability and supporting our team and their families is important now more than ever. Our management team continues ongoing efforts to identify donors and seek contributions from additional internal and external fundraising sources to allow us to further the initiatives of the Foundation."
About the Foundation 
The Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation is an established 501(c)3 organization. The Foundation is managed by an independent review committee.
For inquiries on the fund or its initiatives, email PEERFund@ProfessionalPT.com.
For more information and a list of Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com.
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 Therapists design customized treatment plans, using the most innovative therapeutics, to help patients achieve and exceed their goals. Service offerings include telehealth, in-home physical therapy, and outpatient physical, hand, and occupational therapy in over 180 clinics throughout the Northeast.

We will continue to take decisive measures to support the members of our Professional family throughout these unprecedented times.



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Right at Home, a leading international in-home care provider, has been caring for seniors, wherever they call home, for 25 years. Their mission, to improve the quality of life for those they serve, is evident in the 50,000-plus seniors they care for each year. During the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors need everyone's help because older adults are some of the most adversely affected by the coronavirus. Right at Home caregivers are working harder than ever to help keep seniors safe and healthy, but they need your assistance.
Right at Home created T-shirts with the slogan, "Because Someone I Love Is a Senior." The shirts are a symbol that we can all do the inconvenient things, such as social distancing, hand-washing, and sheltering in place, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
For each shirt sold through May 31, 2020, Right at Home will donate $5 to the American Red Cross COVID-19 response. "We recognize that life-saving blood transfusions don't stop during a crisis, and as we head into severe weather season, the Red Cross disaster relief program is ready to provide assistance to those who will be affected by hurricanes, tornadoes and related events," said Margaret Haynes, Chief Operating Officer. "We are committed to helping the Red Cross maintain its blood bank supplies and supporting its disaster relief program so they can serve those in need."
How You Can Help 

Purchase T-shirts at http://www.iloveasenior.com.

Post to social media a picture or video of you wearing the shirt and share how a senior loved one has affected your life. Use #SomeoneILoveIsASenior, #RightatHome #LoveIsRightatHome and/or #RightatHomeCares.

Ask your friends and family to consider supporting the effort by purchasing shirts and postings selfies on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter wearing the shirts. Remind them to include #SomeoneILoveIsASenior.

ABOUT RIGHT AT HOME: 
Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home companionship and personal care to seniors and adults with a disability who want to continue to live independently. Most Right at Home offices are independently owned and operated and directly employ and supervise all caregiving staff, each of whom is thoroughly screened, trained, and bonded/insured prior to entering a client's home. Right at Home's global headquarters is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with more than 500 franchise locations in the U.S. and seven other countries. For more information on Right at Home, visit About Right at Home at http://www.rightathome.net/about-us or read the Right at Home franchising blog at http://www.rightathomefranchise.com/blog/. To learn more about franchising opportunities, please visit http://www.rightathomefranchise.com/.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS: 
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit https://www.redcross.org/ or https://www.redcross.org/cruz-roja.html, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.


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Commitment to the Healthcare Community
As a healthcare company, NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is dedicated to providing relief to hospitals and health workers on the frontlines. Thus, NeilMed has committed a minimum of USD $250,000 to invest in items to give to the medical community as they fight COVID-19 infections. As this pandemic unfolds, NeilMed is stepping up to serve our communities during this crisis by donating a variety of equipment needed by healthcare professionals to protect themselves as well as their patients.
Using its robust manufacturing facility, NeilMed has begun to produce hand sanitizer to donate to hospitals and other relief organizations. NeilMed will manufacture 20,000 three-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer to be used by medical professionals and those in need. This volume of hand sanitizer will also protects NeilMed employees and their families and maintains the sterility of our facility.
With protective equipment in short supply worldwide, NeilMed is acquiring and donating: 
1) 100,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks; 
2) 100,000 surgical masks; 
3) 2,000 surgical sterile gowns; 
4) 10,000 face shields; and 
5) 5 thermal scanners
As NeilMed continues to receive shipments of these items from its manufacturers, they will be donated to doctors, nurses and other health workers in the local Bay Area community as well as throughout the country. NeilMed has already given a significant amount of these items to health professionals and continues to form partnerships with hospitals and clinics to arrange for donations.
NeilMed will also donate its branded nasal irrigation and other products to healthcare professionals, first responders and others treating COVID-19 patients upon request. These products promote the health, hygiene and well-being of users and NeilMed is happy to provide them for those in need.
Those who are part of a nonprofit, health clinic, hospital or other organization that would benefit from partnering with NeilMed to receive these protective products and NeilMed products are encouraged to contact NeilMed for assistance. Reach out to questions@neilmed.com or by calling 1-877-477-8633.
Commitment to NeilMed Employees 
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the well-being of NeilMed employees is of utmost importance. NeilMed would like to share with you how the company is currently providing employees with a clean, safe workplace to keep bringing consumers the healthcare products they need.
NeilMed looks after the safety and well-being of employees by taking steps to ensure that the offices and manufacturing facility are safe and healthy environments. Employees are well-trained regarding CDC and WHO guidelines concerning COVID-19. NeilMed is committed to making sure those guidelines are followed at its offices, and to showing appreciation of our employees' hard work. Some of the measures taken include:
1. Using technology to allow the bulk of NeilMed employees to work remotely whenever possible. 
2. Encouraging social distancing in the front offices by eliminating business travel, avoiding cross-traffic through office doors and staircases, creating additional office space, separating manufacturing employees from front office employees, providing phone and screen-sharing technology for intra-office communications, and digitally signing documents. 
3. Creating policies conforming to CDC and WHO guidelines that require employees to maintain distance from one another, sanitize their workstations, stay home when they are sick, and other obligations. These policies are posted throughout the office, distributed to employees and communicated in frequent meetings. 
4. Reducing the risk of spread of COVID-19 by taking employees' temperatures via thermal body scanners upon arrival and departure and intermittently throughout production hours. 
5. Enhancing cleaning and sanitization measures in the manufacturing facility by providing ample hand sanitizer stations, installing four extra sinks for hand-washing, and other efforts. 
6. Reducing the risk of the spread of COVID-19 between manufacturing employees by providing them with masks and gloves. 
7. Adding a third shift to reduce the number of employees working during each shift. 
8. Modifying manufacturing lines to space employees farther away from one another. 
9. Slowing machine speeds to reduce the number of employees present on the production line. 
10. Rewarding employees with increased pay, bonuses and providing them with daily meals and complimentary NeilMed products. Meals are sourced from local restaurants that are struggling during this crisis. 
11. In the break areas, microwave use has been eliminated, and the number of dining tables and chairs has reduced to enable employees to social distance. 
12. Employees who carpool together are placed into teams to work on the same production lines together, away from other groups of employees. 
13. Limiting the number of activities performed on-site by, for example, temporarily curbing marketing mailer and sample request projects.
These measures mean that ultimately, NeilMed's valuable team can bring consumers products manufactured in a safe and clean facility. NeilMed is committed to serving its employees and loyal customers during this difficult time. NeilMed encourages you to contact questions@neilmed.com with any further inquiries you may have.

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Thank you so much for the N95's that you donated to the local Disease Control Unit at Public Health. We have been doing testing of household members using appropriate PPE. Thank you for your donation. Mary Miller, MSN Nursing Services Director County of Sonoma Department of Health Services



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Hospices are facing a new reality as they take stringent measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 among their vulnerable patient populations while also providing safe working environments for their employees. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently recognized telemedicine as a vital way to overcome these challenges, allowing seniors to remain connected to their hospice care providers during this pandemic.
"We have already been aware of hospice nurses quarantined while waiting for COVID-19 test results that still need to see their patients. They need a HIPAA compliant telemedicine solution fast," says Rebecca Smith, BetterRX Director of Clinical Services and PharmD.
BetterRX recognizes that with COVID-19, it's not business as usual for hospice agencies right now. Many have little time or budget to identify and implement a telemedicine solution. As a technology-driven company, BetterRX decided to help identify a viable telemedicine solution that is HIPAA and CMS compliant, easy to set up and use, works on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device and can be immediately accessed.
"Since hospice nurses nationwide are already using BetterRX to care for patients and manage their medications, we thought it would be a great idea to offer them a mobile-friendly HIPAA compliant telemedicine solution as well. We're excited we found one that is free and also easy to use in Doxy.me," said Jared Stong, BetterRX CEO.
"Telemedicine is a lot more than simply doctor/patient visits. It's about keeping people safe during this emergency, but it's also about offering compassion wherever possible. We're honored that we are in a position to make a difference in the world with our technology," said Brandon Welch, Founder, Doxy.me. "We believe everyone should have access to telemedicine, and we are committed to working with BetterRX to help hospices get up and running on our platform."
BetterRX has already created a web page explaining the partnership with Doxy.me and why it's such a valuable solution for hospices. It also plans to send emails to hospice partners and ask other industry players to join in to get more hospices set up and using Doxy.me.
For more information, visit https://www.betterrx.com/Doxyme
About BetterRX 
BetterRX is the only PBM in hospice care using artificial intelligence and its proprietary ePrescribe technology to dramatically improve patient comfort. BetterRX's artificial pharmacy intelligence (BetterAI) provides over 244,000 evidence-based clinical algorithms with instant recommendations for ordering, clinical effectiveness, and lower-cost alternatives. BetterRX's vertically integrated ePrescribe solution, built specifically for hospice, has revolutionized the traditional hospice medication ordering process by removing phone calls, and billing rejections from hospice pharmacy—saving nurses, pharmacists, and prescribers millions of hours. BetterRX is changing the way PBMs work by offering truly transparent pricing and a patient-first approach. For more information, visit http://www.BetterRX.comor email Hello@BetterRX.com.
About Doxy.me 
Founded by Brandon Welch, MS, Ph.D., and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Charleston, South Carolina, Doxy.me is making it easier and more affordable for healthcare providers to care for their patients anywhere, including rural and underserved areas. Doxy.me provides patients with a virtual clinic experience that is strongly reminiscent of the traditional consultative model but without the barriers associated with a brick-and-mortar clinic. The company uses state-of-the-art security and encryption protocols, making Doxy.me compliant with HIPAA and HITECH requirements, and works on mobile devices (Safari/Chrome) and most desktop browsers. The company also offers a licensed version of Doxy.me for additional features or custom branding.

"Telemedicine is a lot more than simply doctor/patient visits ... it's also about offering compassion wherever possible." Brandon Welch, Founder, Doxy.me.



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NDA Partners Chairman Carl Peck, MD, announced today that Orhan H. Suleiman, MS, PhD, FAAPM, FHPS, former Senior Science Policy Advisor with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and former Branch Chief of Radiation Programs and Radiology Devices in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, has joined the firm as an Expert Consultant.
Dr. Suleiman has expertise in health physics, medical physics, nuclear medicine, radiology, and radiation products and therapies, with 42 years of experience with state and federal governments, including 37 years at the FDA. He served as Branch Chief in CDRH, Senior Science Policy Advisor in the FDA Office of the Commissioner's Office of Counter-terrorism, and Senior Science Policy Advisor in CDER, where he was involved in the regulatory review and approval of medical device and pharmaceutical products, safety, human subject research, and inspections. He also represented the FDA on a variety of national and international committees, including the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) medical isotope committee for over 10 years. Prior to his FDA career, he served as a Health Physicist in the United States Army Environmental Hygiene Agency (USAEHA).
According to Dr. Peck, "Dr. Suleiman's experience at FDA in CDRH and CDER, in addition to his expertise in medical physics, nuclear medicine, and radiology, will be valuable to our clients developing and seeking market approval for radiation products and therapies. We are very pleased that he has joined NDA Partners."
Dr. Suleiman earned a doctorate in environmental health sciences (medical physics) from Johns Hopkins University and a master's degree in zoology and radiological sciences from the University of Florida. He is an Emeritus member of the FDA's Senior Biomedical Research Service (SBRS), Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), and Fellow in the Health Physics Society. He has served on numerous scientific committees, authored over 50 published articles in the scientific literature, and presented domestically and internationally on biomedical research, health physics, nuclear medicine, and molecular imaging.
About NDA Partners 
NDA Partners is a life sciences management consulting and contract development organization (CDO) focused on providing product development and regulatory services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries worldwide. The highly experienced Principals and Expert Consultants in NDA Partners include three former FDA Center Directors; the former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Science Officer at the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP); an international team of more than 100 former pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agency senior executives; and an extensive roster of highly proficient experts in specialized areas including nonclinical development, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, CMC, medical device design control and quality systems, clinical development, regulatory submissions, and development program management. Services include product development and regulatory strategy, expert consulting, high-impact project teams, and contract management of client product development programs.
Contact 
Earle Martin, Chief Executive Officer 
Office: 540-738-2550 
MartinEarle@ndapartners.com

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Dr. Suleiman's experience at FDA in CDRH and CDER, in addition to his expertise in medical physics, nuclear medicine, and radiology, will be valuable to our clients developing and seeking market approval for radiation products and therapies.



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GI Supply today announced the launch of the Piranha LC (Luminal Clearance) Aspiration Catheter for the quick, safe and effective removal of mucus and lung lavage in severe COVID-19 patients. Through its closed system, use of the Piranha LC could reduce the risk of the coronavirus infecting doctors, hospital staff and other patients as compared to current bronchoscopy procedures.
Severe coughing by COVID-19 patients can result in the release of sputum or thick phlegm from the lungs. Removal of this mucus with a bronchoscope, which is an aerosol-generating procedure, poses risks to doctors and hospital staff, including the potential spread of the virus to others.
The Piranha LC offers a safe alternative by using a patented filtered aspiration system, independent of a bronchoscope, to perform deep mucus removal and lung lavage without aerosol generations. This enables the intervention of ventilated patients without spreading the virus. The system is designed to support the needs of interventional pulmonologists, critical care pulmonologists, hospital staff and the patients they serve. Because of the Piranha LC closed system, hospital staff will likely spend less time disinfecting the rooms of 
COVID-19 patients, resulting in greater workflow efficiency.
Specifically, the Piranha LC Aspiration Catheter provides: 

A Closed System to support safety by avoiding the need for scope suction, and collecting all particles and samples into a suction cannister with its patented filtered aspiration system

Ease of use for quick and intuitive procedures

Efficient Design that uses wall suction and a Teflon-coated catheter to maximize mucus removal

"The Piranha LC helps pulmonologists clear mucus from the pulmonary tree via a closed system that will help prevent fluid aerosolization and obtain non-contaminated lung aspirates," explained Robert A. Ganz, M.D., FASGE, S.A., the inventor of the Piranha LC. "It should be of great benefit in patient care."
Working in partnership with Biomerics, GI Supply will provide national sales and marketing support on behalf of the Piranha LC Aspiration Catheter. "It is a privilege to support the pulmonologists that are saving lives in the midst of the pandemic crisis," said GI Supply CFO and Interim CEO Kristi Dahlke. "While we have the capacity to meet the needs of clinicians across the country, our most urgent priority right now is to serve the areas hardest hit by COVID-19, including the New York metropolitan area, Chicago, Detroit and New Orleans."
In addition to COVID-19, the Piranha LC Aspiration Catheter is indicated for use in patients with cystic fibrosis, lung cancer and COPD. "The device is a great tool that physicians can use to clear mucus, areas of necrosis and infection, and can also be used to clear blood and blood clots," added Dr. Ganz.
Click here to watch a brief animation demonstrating how the Piranha LC treats patients.
Click here to access the Piranha LC Instructions for Use. (Scroll down web page to the "Documentation" tab.)
About GI Supply 
As a physician-founded company, we strive for deep clinical input into all that we do. GI Supply is broadening our portfolio with solutions that allow physicians to perform more-advanced procedures safely, efficiently and economically. We help doctors do their jobs faster, safer and simpler. For more information visit http://www.gi-supply.com.
Dr. Ganz is a member of the GI Supply Board of Directors.
Contact 
Jimena Garcia Vela 
VP of Marketing 
j.garcia@gi-supply.com

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It is a privilege to support the pulmonologists that are saving lives in the midst of the pandemic crisis. Kristi Dahlke, Interim CEO GI Supply




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Robert J. Alvine, President, Premier Subaru, presented Melissa Pandolfi, Outreach Coordinator of Camp Rising Sun, with a check for $46,732 at the dealership's new brand-new facility showroom in Branford. The donation represented the proceeds from the annual "Share the Love" event, in which anyone that purchased or leased a new Subaru could make a $250 donation to one of four national charities – ASPCA, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Meals on Wheels Association of America, the National Park Foundation – or a fifth local charity for their customers to support. Premier Subaru selected Camp Rising Sun as their "hometown charity" for the 2019-2020 Share the Love campaign for the fifth year in a row. Total contributions from Premier Subaru to Camp Rising Sun exceed $300,000 over the last five years.
"Once again, I am humbled and honored to be able to help such a worthy organization. You continue to bring smiles and joy to these brave children and their families," said Mr. Alvine. "We are duly proud to have raised this money and deeply thank our customers and employees once again for their support."
Camp Rising Sun was designed to provide a safe nurturing environment to children ages 5 through 17 who have been diagnosed with cancer. Camp Week takes place at Camp Jewell YMCA in Colebrook, CT. Camp Rising Sun has been around since 1983 and has grown to over 100 campers! The dollars provided by Premier Subaru, under the most recent Share the Love program, will support more than 40 campers this year.
Over the last 11 years, through the Share the Love Event, Subaru of America and its participating retailers have donated more than $145 million to charity, with customers choosing between four national and over 1,170 hometown charities. This year, Subaru is on track to bring that total to over $170 million.
Premier Subaru is located at 155 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405, right on Route 1, easy access off of Exit 54 off I-95. Premier Subaru is a Subaru Love Promise Retailer 12 years running, plus they have been A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau since 2001. Premier has also been involved in a number of philanthropic organizations including The Branford Jazz on the Green series, Toys for Tots, Jane Doe No More, and the American Cancer Society. For more information about Premier Subaru, visit premiersubaru.com or call directly at (800) 411-4551. 

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About Premier Subaru Branford
Premier Subaru Branford is an authorized dealer for Subaru cars, and SUVs. They are part of the Premier Auto Group which also includes Premier Subaru Watertown and Premier Kia in Branford. Premier Subaru is located at 155 North Main Street in Branford Connecticut. All the Premier Dealerships are approved by the AAA For Automotive Service.


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Information Transport Solutions, Inc. (ITS), a Uniti company, announced today they donated 300 lunches to healthcare providers and staff at two hospitals in the local area.
In support of the hard work our healthcare providers are putting forth to fight COVID-19, ITS donated 300 lunches to local hospitals in the Montgomery and Prattville areas. The lunch donations went to the staff of Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery and Prattville Baptist Hospital. Chappy's Deli delivered 150 lunches to each location. Hospital staff at both Baptist Hospital locations expressed their sincere gratitude for the donations. Quincy Minor, President of ITS, added, "We give back to our community in any way possible so helping and supporting those who are fighting this pandemic on a daily basis is important. Our healthcare providers are working around the clock to care for our community and for that, we say thank you."
About Information Transport Solutions, Inc.
Information Transport Solutions, Inc. (ITS) is an employee owned full-service provider of technology solutions integrating voice, video, and data to make organizations more profitable and productive. ITS helps our customers build the right infrastructure and implement technologies to build safe environments and enhance efficiencies. Information Transport Solutions, Inc. was listed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for four consecutive years. To learn more about ITS, visit https://its-networks.com/.


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Veteran addiction physician Dr. Melissa Lee Warner has rejoined The Farley Center, the nationally renowned addiction treatment program, as director of its professionals program. Warner previously served as Farley's medical director from 2000–2013. She returns to lead and continue the ongoing augmentation of Farley's longstanding professionals program that thirty years ago was one of the first in the country to address the needs of specific professionals and their unique needs. This population includes doctors, nurses, lawyers, and other professionals who must also navigate licensure issues and recovery monitoring by governing boards as part of their recovery. Other professionals, such as pilots or military leaders, who are responsible for the lives of others on a daily basis, are good candidates for the program.
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, access to addiction treatment has been a growing concern and need. Medical professionals are among the top of the list of people dealing with stressful and traumatic situations. While there is great public awareness around the opioid crisis, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism lists alcohol-related fatalities as the third preventable leading cause of death in the United States, killing an estimated 88,000 people annually. Factoring in the surging rise of alcohol sales in recent weeks, we may soon face an even greater and more complicated addiction crisis.
Market research firm Nielsen reported: 

U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in the week ending March 21

Spirits rose 75%

Online alcohol sales were up 243%

"We know that addiction can manifest at any time but one of the factors associated both with relapse, and with an escalation of active addiction, are stressors. There are a multitude of reasons why stressors are higher right now than at other points in time," said Dr. Warner. "What's important is that we maintain our system of in-depth evaluations, and continue to serve addicted professionals and others who need treatment. We understand that when a window of opportunity opens and someone is willing to get help for their addiction we need to bring them in as soon as possible and get them settled and safe."
About The Farley Center 
The Farley Center provides a continuum of care for individuals who have a primary substance use disorder, requiring intensive, in-depth psychotherapeutic intervention, safe medicated withdrawal, as well as educational and experiential approaches to assist them into recovery. Many of our patients have been diagnosed with complicating medical conditions, co-occurring mental health and/or chronic pain syndromes. Learn more about The Farley Center at http://www.farleycenter.com


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The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc. is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Igor Lojevsky, Chairman of the Board of The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc. Dr. Lojevsky, 63, passed away on April 12, 2020 in London, UK after battling the Covid-19 virus for over 17 days.
The Board and the entire Second Cup family extend its deepest condolences to Dr. Lojevsky' s family. Igor was our colleague and more importantly our friend, a generous and gracious man and a loving Father and Husband.
Dr. Lojevsky has been the Chairman of the Board since September 2015 and instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of Second Cup over the past years with his vast experience and knowledge.
Well known and highly respected in the world of investment banking, Dr. Lojevsky received a PhD in Finance from EDHEC Business School, co-authored "Top Management: Theory and Practice", was a Research Associate and a member of the International Advisory board of EDHEC Risk Institute and an Adjunct Professor of Higher School of Economics.
Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Lojevsky occupied many esteemed positions including adviser to the president on financial matters at YUKOS, adviser in the Department of Europe and Central Asia of World Bank, co-head of the investment banking department of Vneshtorgbank (now VTB), chairman of global banking and capital markets in Russia and CIS at Dresdner Kleinwort Bank, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Bank in Russia and deputy chairman of the global Deutsche Bank for Eastern Europe. He previously served on the boards of directors of Aeroflot, Russian Railways, Alrosa and was an Independent Director on the Board of the En+ Group.
"We were all without words by this tragic news. It was a great privilege to know him personally. Igor was an incredible leader and a brilliant man with great insights and unmatched experience and a wonderful supporter of the management team. We are truly grateful to him for everything he has done for our company in the 5 short years that he was with us. We are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss to the Second Cup family and wish his family strength and peace as they cope with this tragedy," said Mr. Jim Ragas, CEO of The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc.
For more information, please contact Vera Pekker, Director of Public Relations and Digital Media, The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc. by phone: +1.905.234.0316 or e-mail: vpekker@mysecondcup.com.
Website: http://www.mysecondcup.com

Igor was an incredible leader and a brilliant man with great insights and unmatched experience and a wonderful supporter of the management team.



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Centers for Dialysis Care, the largest dialysis provider in Northeast Ohio, and Dossier, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based competency solutions for health systems globally, today announced that Centers for Dialysis Care has selected Dossier as its competency assurance solution.
For over 45 years, the Centers for Dialysis Care has been a leading innovator and non-profit independent provider of outstanding patient-focused dialysis treatments, kidney education, and home dialysis support and training. They are committed to setting the highest standard of quality, assuring that every detail of the patient's care is administered with skill and compassion.
One of the most inefficient and time-consuming aspects of operating a dialysis center is managing and organizing the often paper-based competency requirements as set by the organization and regulatory agencies.
"We have been struggling to gain visibility into the real-time status of all clinical and non-clinical employees' competencies across our 20 facilities," said Gayle Nemecek, COO of Centers for Dialysis Care. "It is critical to our operation to ensure we maintain the highest standards of care as our organization grows, and have immediate access to documentation which is necessary for maintenance of regulatory requirements. Dossier's cloud-based solution helps us achieve our vision to be the provider of choice as the most trusted community partner for high quality, patient-centered kidney healthcare."
"Dossier is thrilled to partner with a local, like-minded company committed to quality patient care through ensuring capability and competence at the point of care," Roger Lee, President of Dossier. "Centers for Dialysis Care's use of this technology proves it is possible for an organization to ensure delivery of high quality services, no matter where a patient seeks treatment. We are proud to work with Centers for Dialysis Care to further develop functionality in Dossier as this important segment demonstrates the need for management of all quality care documentation in an expanding footprint caring for an important patient population."
About Dossier, Inc.
Dossier is a leading provider of cloud-based competency assurance and management solutions for health systems globally. We drive meaningful, measurable results for more than 500,000 healthcare workers. For more information, please visit https://www.dossierhealthcare.com
About Centers for Dialysis Care
The Centers for Dialysis Care is a leader in providing patient-centered quality care to all individuals with kidney disease. Since 1974, Centers for Dialysis Care has been a non-profit independent provider of dialysis and related health services and a leading innovator of renal care in Northeast Ohio. With 20 locations across Cuyahoga, Lake, Ashtabula, Mahoning and Trumbull county, Centers for Dialysis Care is proud to be a growing organization that rapidly responds to changes, attracts and retains quality staff, and collaborates with physicians, other healthcare providers, and payors. For more information, visit http://www.cdcare.org.
For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Green 
Centers for Dialysis Care 
(216) 229-1100 
egreen@cdcare.org
Roger Lee 
Dossier, Inc. 
(408) 679-7532 
Roger.Lee@dossier.com

Dossier's cloud-based solution helps us achieve our vision to be the provider of choice as the most trusted community partner for high quality, patient-centered kidney healthcare.



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Innisfree Hotels, Northwest Florida's largest owner of beachfront hotels, announced today that the company will donate up to 6,300 room nights to frontline medical professionals leading the fight against COVID-19.
Beginning this week, Innisfree will make rooms available without charge to doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics and other frontline medical staff who need a place to sleep, recharge or isolate from their families through the end of May. The initiative will be executed in partnership with Hilton and American Express's commitment to donate up to 1 million hotel room nights across the United States.
"In the spirit of hospitality, Innisfree is opening our doors to medical workers and first responders who are courageously and selflessly serving on the frontlines of the gulf coast," said Ted Ent, President and CEO, Innisfree Hotels. "The concept of helping those who help us has long been ingrained in our company culture, so the decision to join Hilton in providing relief for thousands of medical staff enduring long hours under challenging circumstances was an easy one," Ent explained.
Innisfree is working with local organizations who represent healthcare workers in Pensacola, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City Beach, and Sarasota to provide access to the program. Rooms will be available across a variety of Innisfree properties, including Hilton Pensacola Beach, Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach, Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach, Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach, Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach, Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach and Embassy Suites Sarasota.
"It is an honor to offer the healthcare heroes in several of our communities a place to rest and recharge during this time," Ent said. "Our goal is to support individuals who would otherwise have to spend their own money on accommodations as a show of both thanks and compassion."
Hotels will be staffed by Team Members who have received additional training on relevant health and safety measures to safeguard their own and their guests' well-being. All common areas at each property will continue to be sanitized using industrial-grade cleaners and updated cleaning protocols.
Innisfree will work together with its local partners to book rooms through the program, which is currently planned to cover stays from April 13 through May 31, 2020.
For more information about the room donation program and guidance on how to book, visit hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/.
About Innisfree Hotels
For more than three decades, Innisfree Hotels has expertly managed and developed dozens of hotels in partnership with many of the world's most-recognized hotel brands. Today, the company owns or manages 3,470 hotel rooms. Innisfree is the largest beachfront hotel owner-operator on the Gulf Coast, with 14 Gulf-front properties totaling 2,128 rooms.
Innisfree is a triple bottom line company, measuring success not only in Profits but also through its impact on People and the Planet. To these ends, Innisfree strives to promote a culture of responsibility and service to humanity. A value-driven corporate culture enables the company to have a deeper understanding of the needs of its guests, partners and clients, resulting in service that ensures fun and memorable experiences.

In the spirit of hospitality, Innisfree is opening our doors to medical workers and first responders who are courageously and selflessly serving on the frontlines of the gulf coast.




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Firefighters & EMS Fund, a grassroots nonprofit political organization, just released their 2020 Voter Guide to encourage supporters across the country to remember their local firefighters & EMS personnel as they turn out to vote in upcoming elections.
Nile Porter, Executive Director of Firefighters & EMS Fund, said, "Yes, this is an important election year at the federal level, but voters underestimate the power of local elections and ballot measures. Our first responders need better funding and resources, and our organization is going to continue to encourage citizens all over the country to get out and vote to ensure that our brave men and women have what they need to do their jobs well."
Firefighters & EMS Fund created the free 2020 Voter Guide to engage voters and encourage them to consider issues that affect first responders as they decide how to vote in upcoming elections. The guide is available for download on their website and includes important information on voting for local millage, levies, and ballot measures; qualities to look for in Fire Commission Candidates; and more.
"This guide is especially important, given the current lack of funding and failed ballot initiatives the last few years," Porter stated. "We see news all the time about outdated equipment and mold in fire stations forcing firefighters to sleep in their trucks. People wonder how it gets this bad, and what they can do to support their local departments." Firefighters & EMS Fund advocates that the best way for citizens to really help is by showing up in local elections, voting for better funding and resources for first responders, and electing leadership that really cares.
You can download a copy of the 2020 Voter Guide here: https://www.fireandemsfund.com/voter-guide/.
Firefighters & EMS Fund is a national political organization organized under Section 527 of the IRS Tax Code. Contributions made to Firefighters & EMS Fund are not tax-deductible. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

Our first responders need better funding and resources, and our organization is going to continue to encourage citizens all over the country to get out and vote to ensure that our brave men and women have what they need to do their jobs well.



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SIRION Biotech GmbH, a world leader in viral vector-based gene delivery technologies for gene and cell therapy, today announced it will present a company update on its work expediting gene therapy research and advancing drug development during the April 2020 Virtual Investor Summit taking place on April 22 and 23. Dieter Lingelbach, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, will also provide an update on SIRION's new initiative to support COVID-19 research. The presentation will take place on Thursday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. EDT followed by a live Q&A session with registered investors and other conference attendees.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available here. Following the conference, an archived version of the webcast will be available on the company's website.
Presentation Details 
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2020 
Time: 10:30 a.m. EDT 
Webcast link: https://bit.ly/34GtQjT
About the Virtual Investor Summit 
The April 2020 Virtual Investor Summit will take place on April 22nd and 23rd from 10:00am – 3:00pm EDT. The event will feature presentations from public and private companies in multiple industries including life sciences/biotech, infrastructure and transportation. Management teams will present a live audio webcast accompanied by a slide presentation and be available to participate in virtual Q&A sessions immediately following their presentation. Investors, media and interested parties can access the event schedule and individual company webcast details at the event website, virtualinvestorsummit.com.
About SIRION Biotech GmbH 
SIRION Biotech was founded in 2005 to lead the next generation of viral vector technologies for gene and cell therapy as well as vaccine development. Now SIRION offers one of the world's most comprehensive viral vector technology platforms based on lenti-, adeno-, and adeno-associated viruses which expedites gene therapy research and advances drug development. SIRION is becoming a partner of choice in this growing sector. LentiBOOST has been used in several clinical trials from early stage clinical Phase 1/2 through late stage clinical Phase 3 trials and demonstrated clinical success in improving transduction of the therapeutic vector.


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Charles E. Crutchfield II, M.D., tells how to treat the itchy, dry, raw, painful side effects of constant handwashing good hand hygiene.
In the past weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has had people washing their hands at an unprecedented rate. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a statement that Americans should wash their hands "often," with soap and water, and counting at least 20 seconds (singing the happy birthday song twice) for each washing. Alternatively, they can use hand sanitizer with a 60% alcohol content or higher. The good news is that people are following these guidelines and washing or sanitizing their hands several times per day. The bad news is this new hand hygiene program is wreaking havoc on our hands. "As a result of frequent hand washing, we are getting multiple calls and teledermatology appointments with patients complaining of dry, cracked, flaky, itchy, raw, painful hands. This is hand eczema on a level that we have never seen before, and it places people at risk for skin infections," says Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan, MN.
"Even in the best of times, I see an increase in hand irritation during the cold, dry winter months in Minnesota as we wash our hands to prevent colds and the flu and for general cleanliness. But now, this combination of frequent handwashing and the constant use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers is producing hand eczema at a rate that I have never seen before. The excessive detergents and alcohol strip the skin of its natural protective and moisturizing oils. This produces dryness, irritation and hand eczema." comments Dr. Crutchfield
Of course, frequent hand washing is essential for good health and safety measures. Doctors cleanse their hands dozens of times a day. As a result of hand irritation from repeated washing. We have developed a great program to prevent and treat the dry, cracked, irritated skin of hand eczema.
Prevention. Use a gentle cleanser to wash hands like Dove unscented cleansing bar or Cerave Cleansing bar. Immediately apply a moisturizing cream after every hand treatment.
For the treatment of hand eczema: 
In this case, a dermatologist should be consulted. Apply a prescription anti-inflammatory cream or ointment to reverse the inflammation. Continue to use a mild cleanser, as listed above, but apply our specially designed hand cream that is rich in emollients and a hydrating cream emulsion immediately after washing or applying hand sanitizer. Most people will see positive results in just a few days.
In these challenging times, people can be safe and pamper their hands.
About Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D: 
Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D is a graduate of the Mayo Clinic Medical School and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He is currently the Medical Director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan and is a Benedict Distinguished Professor of Biology at Carleton College. Dr. Crutchfield has won numerous teaching and professional awards and is the co-author of a children's book on sun protection a dermatology textbook and hundreds of medial articles. He is a member of the AΩA National Medical Honor Society, an expert consultant for WebMD and CNN, and a recipient of the Karis Humanitarian Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. He is the team physician for the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx professional sports teams. Dr. Crutchfield has over 25 years of clinical experience serving patients.

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Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan, MN.

"As a result of frequent hand washing, we are seeing hand eczema with dryness, cracks, and irritation on a level that we have never seen before." - Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D.



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Radsource, a leader in radiology clinical services and provider of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), kicked off the first quarter of 2020 with 12 installations of ProtonPACS, including both installs for new clients and expansions for existing clients.
In the first quarter, Radsource completed new implementations of ProtonPACS at facilities in seven states. These included a small rural hospital, large multi-specialty practices, interventional radiology practices, imaging centers and an orthopedic specialty practice. In addition to onboarding these new clients, Radsource installed new add-on instances of ProtonPACS for four existing customers.
Canyon View Medical Group in Spanish Fork, UT, is a multi-specialty medical group with locations throughout southern Utah. The facilities offer a wide range of services including urgent care, family medicine, orthopedics and women's care.
Burdened by a slow-loading, cumbersome PACS that was becoming increasingly expensive to maintain, Canyon View's imaging department knew it was time for a change. They chose to upgrade to ProtonPACS and went live with the new system earlier this year.
Before we were using ProtonPACS, our providers would always complain about the speed to pull up images, how complicated it was to find prior studies, and just an overly clunky feel to the software that we used," stated Matt Thibault, Director of I.T. at Canyon View. "After moving to ProtonPACS, I've heard nothing but good things. I think the best comment that I got from one of our providers who works at a remote location was: 'Holy schnikes, x-rays load so fast now that it hurts my face!' We highly recommend moving to ProtonPACS if you haven't already, with one warning: get extra face protection!"
About Radsource 
Radsource is a nationwide leader in MRI interpretation and PACS development. Building on its clinical success in MRI interpretation, Radsource developed ProtonPACS, a PACS specifically engineered to overcome the challenges users face with other systems. ProtonPACS provides hospitals, imaging centers and physician practices advanced tools to optimize imaging workflow and increase profitability. The company is uniquely positioned to provide expertise in all aspects of medical imaging.

Holy schnikes, x-rays load so fast now that it hurts my face!



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HGE Health has reached an agreement with Adherium to integrate Adherium's medication compliance sensor technology into HGE Health's digital patient management platform. The HGE Health platform currently takes into consideration a patient's symptoms to determine whether that patient's condition is worsening, or is expected for the current state of their COPD. Integration of Adherium's Hailie sensor will allow the contribution of each patient's adherence, or lack thereof, to an inhaled prescription drug regimen to be considered in evaluating the patient's condition for worsening trends.
HGE Health's digital platform and technology-enabled services, called HGE Care, allows pulmonary and primary care physicians to remotely care for patients from anywhere in the nation, and help patients better understand and manage changes in their COPD symptoms. Thanks to daily digital interaction with their healthcare team, patients are engaged in their own symptom management, and log their symptoms on the HGE Care platform over 80% - 90% of the time. In the background, Adherium's integrated medication compliance sensor detects the frequency and quantity of an inhaled drug taken by the patient to be included in the symptom logs.
"The symptoms of patients enrolled on our digital platform may become more severe not because their current medical condition has worsened, but because they have failed to take their medications as prescribed," explained Michael J. Markus, PhD, the CEO of HGE Health. "Our clinically-validated algorithms may recommend prescribing a higher dose of a recovery medication or other drug than was previously prescribed, but the higher dose may be unnecessary if the patient complies with the original prescription. Knowing whether patients are in compliance with their prescriptions will also allow the effectiveness of different medications to be evaluated on a patient by patient basis. This new ability to monitor and consider medication adherence is appealing to our existing customers and partners."
"For example, Respircare in Tulsa, Oklahoma will be one of the first in the country to utilize the Hailie sensor with HGE technology. This new capability is already expanding Respircare's relationships with local payors and native American tribes for COPD and asthma management in Oklahoma," explained Dr. Mark Boomer, MD, CEO of Respircare. "Patients enjoy peace of mind that each day they experience a change from their typical COPD symptoms, their own physician/care team will provide same-day feedback, occasionally involving no more than an instruction to take a medication, as prescribed. As a result, patients breathe easier, avoid ER and hospital admissions, and enjoy an improved quality of life, all while reducing overall healthcare costs for patients and their health plans."
"Adherium's Hailie sensor was initially developed to monitor when, and how often asthma patients used their rescue inhaler," explained Mike Motion , COO of Adherium. "The sensor technology is very adaptable, and is compatible with the majority of inhalers used in asthma treatment today and is well suited to monitor medication compliance across a wide variety of chronic illnesses, including COPD, that are effectively treated with inhaled medications."
It is this adaptability to a variety of chronic illnesses that HGE Health plans to leverage for one of its many expansions outside of COPD planned for 2020. HGE Health, currently the market leader and only full-service remote patient management solution in the COPD space, will now expand its offerings to new and existing customers for remote asthma management as part of this alliance with Adherium. The Adherium collaboration with HGE Health provides an option available to HGE Health's substantial customer base of payers and healthcare providers.
Based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, HGE Health has built an international reputation in the field of COPD and pulmonary medicine, helping COPD, lung transplant and other respiratory patients and physicians control pulmonary issues. With over a decade of experience remotely monitoring COPD patients and facilitating early clinical interventions, HGE Health has observed patients experiencing fewer severe symptoms and a general improvement in the quality of life.
Adherium has become a global leader in medication compliance technology by developing multiple FDA approved medical devices. Adherium's technology has been used in clinical studies resulting in more than 80 peer-reviewed papers. The developments were motivated by the realization that more than 50% of patients suffering chronic illness do not take their medications as prescribed, leading to poor patient outcomes, disease progression, and an estimated burden of $100-300 billion annually in avoidable direct healthcare costs in the US alone, and a $564 billion burden globally. The resulting monitoring technology uses wireless communications technology to provide real-time data collection and reporting from Adherium's Hailie sensors.
About HGE Health 
Headquartered in Fort Washington, PA, HGE Health harnesses its deep experience in chronic disease management and digital health in pulmonary disease, telemedicine, and mobile health to develop a clinical services platform that delivers better care faster at a much lower cost for patients, physicians and payors. Built on clinical protocols developed and supported by 16 years of research, the company's technology has compiled the longest-running and world's largest longitudinal data set of COPD symptoms, interventions, and clinical management to help physicians provide care for a geographically and socio-economically diverse COPD and pulmonary patient population.
About Adherium 
Adherium is a global leader in digital health technologies which address sub-optimal medication use in chronic disease. Among those technologies is the Hailie sensor technology, which attaches to prescription inhalers to provide reminders and to monitor inhaler usage. Independent studies have shown that the Hailie sensors improve medication adherence and health outcomes for patients with chronic respiratory disease.
About RespirCare 
Founded in Tulsa, OK, RespirCare is a novel clinic dedicated to treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions, from minor to the most severe. Remote symptom monitoring is offered to allow clinical interventions to be performed immediately, as symptoms begin to worsen. Treatment is available at RespirCare by appointment and as a walk-in clinic, which is open 7 days a week to ensure immediate care is available when patients need it most. A separate waiting room available for contagious patients, and oxygen outlets throughout establishes a patient-centric waiting environment with patient wellbeing and comfort in mind. RespirCare offers regular and after-hours care for no more than the cost of a visit to your regular pulmonary specialist, avoiding the costs of an emergency department visit.

"Our clinically-validated algorithms combined with knowing whether patients are in compliance with their prescriptions will also allow the effectiveness of different medications to be evaluated on a patient by patient basis," explained Michael J. Markus, PhD, the CEO of HGE Health



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Today, Caravan Health, announced the initial beta launch of a COVID-19 patient engagement application in one of its rural client sites in California. This is the latest tool helping clinicians deliver virtual care services from the nation's leader in accountable care and population health programs.
In January of this year, Caravan Health acquired Wellpepper, a Seattle-based technology company, that has developed an award-winning patient engagement platform used across major health systems. As the nation grappled with COVID-19 and new virtual service regulatory changes, Caravan Health accelerated its work with the patient engagement platform to provide its clients with tools to manage and monitor COVID-19-related cases more effectively.
"Our teams have worked diligently to develop and fine tune this patient engagement tool to ensure it is reliable and user-friendly. We believe this innovative technology will help patients stay in touch with their care teams to monitor COVID-like conditions remotely during this public health emergency," commented Tim Gronniger, CEO and President, Caravan Health.
The application enables clinicians to send a daily, comprehensive account of potential COVID-19 symptoms to their Medicare patients. Patients can self-report their temperature, communicate social determinants of health and request a follow up phone call. Clinicians can track their patient's reports directly through the application more efficiently without having to wade through excel spreadsheets and individual notes. The technology also helps protect patients and providers from unnecessary risk.
Caravan Health is committed to helping providers and community health systems navigate the COVID-19 public health crisis. Each week, the company hosts free, educational webinars to help clinicians and providers stay informed to the latest information. Topics have included primary care, virtual care best practices and new regulatory changes which are also made available on its COVID-19 Resource page. Please visit caravanhealth.com/covid-19 to learn more.
About Caravan Health: 
Caravan Health helps providers make accountable care work regardless of their size, location, history, or demographics. Caravan Health gives community health systems and providers a way to create more scale, drive more change, and generate more revenue. The 250+ health systems who have turned to Caravan achieved single-year savings greatly exceeding the national average. Health systems and providers across the country are using our proven population health programs to ensure better outcomes for their patients every day. With Caravan Health, now the numbers work. For more information visit http://www.caravanhealth.com. 

"We believe this innovative technology will help patients stay in touch with their care teams to monitor COVID-like conditions remotely during this public health emergency," commented Tim Gronniger, CEO and President, Caravan Health.



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Moody's Medicinals, Inc. is a health and wellness innovator specializing in both Cannabidiol ("CBD") and non-CBD health and wellness products launched in June 2019. The Company was created by world-renowned lead vocalist, Ivan L. Moody of Five Finger Death Punch.
Moody's Medicinals today announced that the company will donate thousands of their new THC-free CBD hand sanitizers to various veteran-led and veteran-serving charities across the country. In addition to the nonprofit giveaways, all Moody's Medicinals customers will receive a Moody's Medicinals CBD hand sanitizer for free with every new purchase of the new Moody's Soothies lozenges. All previous Moody's Medicinals customers who purchased via their website would also receive a free CBD hand sanitizer spray. The sanitizers contain the CDC-recommended 70% alcohol ingredient for sanitization.
"Many people are experiencing the uncertainty of this moment, and none more than our veterans. Over 10% of our veterans have PTSD in a given year. We have to make sure we are keeping our veterans in mind during this difficult time," stated Ivan L. Moody, creator of Moody's Medicinals.
One of the recipients of the new donation program will be Workshops for Warriors, a State-licensed, board governed, fully audited, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit school founded in 2008. The mission of Workshops for Warriors is to provide quality training, accredited STEM educational programs, and opportunities to earn third party nationally recognized credentials to enable veterans, transitioning service members, and other students to be successfully trained and placed in their chosen advanced manufacturing career field.
Workshops for Warriors Founder Hernán Luis y Prado, a U.S. Navy officer with combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, recalls, "I saw many of my fellow service members feeling lost with no path to a successful civilian life. I needed to change that."
The new Moody's Soothies line will be available in Lemon and Peppermint flavors, and vegan with 10 calories and 30 servings per container. The Soothies lozenges contain no artificial colors or flavors, and no sugar, corn, gluten, or corn syrup, and no THC – but all the benefits of CBD.
Ivan Moody's personal experience with the holistic benefits of CBD has been well documented. He found that taking CBD regularly helped him personally manage his symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. He then introduced a daily CBD regimen to his mother, and she immediately displayed health improvements to her chronic conditions.
Having tried multiple CBD products, Moody quickly realized a discrepancy in the ingredients, quality, and potency, and thus the overall effect of the product. Moody's Medicinals is formulated to ensure consistency and quality.
For more information on Workshops for Warriors, and how you can provide much needed support to our Nation's Veterans and transitioning service members, please visit wfw.org.
All of the Moody's Medicinals products, including the Soothies, are available for purchase online at MoodysMedicinals.com.
The Company intends to comply in full with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations as the Company develops its CBD/hemp extract product lines. Moody's Medicinals is a registered trademark of ILM Distribution, Inc.
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TriageLogic, LLC is working with National Diagnostic Services, Inc. to provide a COVID-19 hotline in New Jersey. Implementing emergency support solutions like TriageLogic's 24/7 hotline provides Governor Phil Murphy and his administration the tools they need to help burdened hospitals and identify patients who need further care. TriageLogic has provided New Jersey with operators to screen callers and an option for automated screening using CDC based guidelines and connects them to an NDS physician if further testing and treatment is needed.
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, cities, counties, and states like New Jersey have realized that changes must be made to accommodate the influx of patients that doctors and hospitals are seeing. In light of the challenges that the Coronavirus brings, many healthcare organizations have set up COVID-19 hotlines. These hotlines answer general questions and screen patients to either direct them to the care they need or reassure them that it's safe to stay home. TriageLogic is helping these hotlines by screening patients with a fully automated system and sending information about the patients to providers when a further medical visit is appropriate.
The Benefits:
Balancing workloads and optimizing time management for doctors and nurses at a time like this is vital for an effective community response. TriageLogic understands that parsing or deciphering between sick patients and those who just need reassurance is a big part of navigating this pandemic successfully. Because of this, they are working with cities, counties and states to screen patients based on established guidelines with trained, non-nurse staff or with a fully-automated system.
It's no secret that many people today prefer to use their mobile phones or computers instead of placing a phone call. TriageLogic strives to make screening and sending information highly accessible and easy to use. In addition to being user friendly, their fully or partly automated phone lines save countless man-hours and cuts costs. TriageLogic has seen call volume skyrocket since the onset of the Coronavirus, overwhelming call centers and multiplying phone line costs.
With so many callers, calls cannot be taken in real time and caller information is delayed in getting to health care providers. TriageLogic's remote patient communication system ensures that pertinent information is being collected and relayed to the proper caregiver in a timely manner. The automated system that TriageLogic has implemented avoids these extra costs and collects more of the patient information that providers would need to follow up, all while maintaining social distancing.
How it works:
1. TriageLogic sets up a custom screening process in conjunction with the medical director of the organization. The screening process is client-specific and customizable. 
2. TriageLogic then builds a custom screening tool based on the state's or municipality's requirements. Users come to a website and access a link - or can call a hotline number to speak to an agent if they prefer. 
3. The patient information as well as the results of their screening is capture in a HIPPA compliant system. 
4. Users are sent information based on their questions. The users who need further care have their information sent to the appropriate for follow-up. 
5. Patients who show symptoms of COVID-19 and need testing will have a visit with a telehealth doctor - of the state or municipality's choosing - to be evaluated further or to get a prescription for testing if indicated.
TriageLogic uses triage protocol and demographic data in compilation with a client-specific algorithm that separates different kinds of patients and funnels them through the correct channels to an appropriate provider. The process is concise, saving healthcare organizations the most valuable resource of all: time.
"We were impressed by TriageLogic's ability to quickly deploy a COVID-19 hotline and adapt it to the higher than expected call demand. The automated process has really saved us money and time." – National Diagnostic Services, Inc
Making this careful triage easily available to its citizens helps states like New Jersey manage the incursion of sick patients they are likely to see or have already seen. TriageLogic can help support communities by offering the same remote systems that New Jersey has implemented with our help. TriageLogic is ready to provide it's easy-to-implement solutions to states, counties, or cities to help address the COVID-19 pandemic.
About TriageLogic
TriageLogic is a URAC-accredited, physician-led provider of top-quality nurse telehealth technology, mobile applications, and medical call center solutions, all with the purpose of encouraging positive patient behavior and improving access to healthcare. Founded in 2006, the TriageLogic Group now serves more than 9,000 physicians and covers over 20 million lives nationwide. They continue to partner with private practices, hospitals, and corporations throughout the U.S.


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Stratodesk, world leader in VDI, IoT and Cloud endpoint computing, announces its brand new add-on to Stratodesk software, Cloud Xtension. Cloud Xtension amplifies the considerable power of Stratodesk's unrivaled client management solution, NoTouch Center. An essential part of Stratodesk's landmark software generation, Velma Lakes, Cloud Xtension enables the secure authentication, connection and data transfer to x86 and ARM based Stratodesk endpoints no matter where they are in the world. Thanks to the new product, enterprise IT can easily connect and manage remote and home-based endpoints without a VPN or leased line.
Cloud Xtension validates connection and securely transmits confidential data in-between NoTouch Center and endpoint devices. Shadowing and Webconnect work through Cloud Xtension, too. Once connected, IT can manage endpoints via Stratodesk NoTouch Center, the immutably secure and intuitive administration solution that takes advantage of secure HTTPS based protocols to encrypt sensitive communication between management and endpoints.
"Stratodesk Cloud Xtension has been used in production for several months now" says Stratodesk Head of Marketing, Silke Telsnig. "The release comes at a perfect time in order to eliminate security challenges facing enterprises and organizations of all sizes as they attempt to enable secure, reliable remote work for their entire workforce."
Cloud Extension Benefits for Enterprises and Organizations
Enterprises choose Cloud Xtension for its ease of use, its security, and because of its seamless integration with Stratodesk NoTouch Center. With Cloud Xtension, endpoints located anywhere in the world are automatically connected to corporate networks and managed via NoTouch Center. Cloud Xtension is very easy to set up and requires no IT involvement at remote sites. Additionally, Cloud Xtension offers boosted security, increased endpoint deployment speed, smarter endpoint management and eliminated, redundant IT hours by enabling effective endpoint administration of hardware residing both inside and outside corporate perimeters.
Together with Cloud Xtension, NoTouch Cloud, the new NoTouch Go product and Stratodesk's flagship software suite, NoTouch Desktop, Stratodesk has a truly all-encompassing, end-to-end product offering to enable work from home.
Customers, Reseller Partners, MSPs and potential partners interested in learning more about Stratodesk Cloud Xtension are encouraged to visit the following link: https://www.stratodesk.com/stratodesk-cloud-xtension/
About Stratodesk 
Stratodesk is redefining end user computing by delivering an all-in-one solution for VDI, DaaS and IoT markets. Stratodesk's cutting edge, linux-based OS and management suite, NoTouch, is a next generation, hardware-agnostic solution that enables companies to cost-effectively manage their entire secure digital perimeter. Stratodesk's solution works seamlessly across x86 and ARM/Raspberry Pi based hardware products to provide a unified platform for your endpoints. It increases endpoint security, simplifies user experience and allows customers to maximize the benefits of existing desktop hardware through PC Conversion.

"The release comes at a perfect time in order to eliminate security challenges facing enterprises and organizations of all sizes as they attempt to enable secure, reliable remote work for their entire workforce", says Silke Telsnig, Head of Marketing at Stratodesk.



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The Global COVID-19 Monitor gives live insights on the spread of the pandemic across the world and allows you to slice and dice data from many perspectives. Expert data scientists have been keenly watching and analyzing the COVID 19 developments and they have used publicly available data sets, to develop this Global Monitor, which tracks the spread of the pandemic across the world and gives unique insights into the developments.
The second dashboard, BRIDGEi2i COVID Market Impact Monitor highlights the impact of COVID on the US Stock Market and presents the correlation of events with stock price fluctuations across industries. Compared with other outbreaks, COVID19 is seen to have an unparalleled impact on the US markets, and as a consequence, market volatility has increased around the world. This Market Monitor is a need of the hour to understand the stock price fluctuations and help investors and financial analysts make informed decisions.
Lauding the collaborative efforts of the Data Engineering and Intelligent Automation teams on these projects, Prithvijit Roy, CEO and Co-founder of BRIDGEi2i said, "As analytics and AI practitioners, we are leveraging our expertise to share insights, emerging trends, and patterns emerging from the COVID19 situation globally be it for businesses or communities. We are staying true to our mission of making AI real both for Enterprises and communities, and this is one such contribution, probably very apt for the times we are in."
About BRIDGEi2i
BRIDGEi2i is a trusted partner for enabling AI for Digital Enterprises by leveraging Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, proprietary AI accelerators and Consulting expertise. BRIDGEi2i enables businesses to contextualize data, generate actionable insights from complex business problems, and make data-driven decisions across pan-enterprise processes to create sustainable business impact.


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A new report released today by Matrix Global Advisors (MGA) finds that COVID-19 is likely as severe as the 1918 pandemic, the worst pandemic in the twentieth century. MGA evaluated COVID-19 data using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Pandemic Severity Assessment Framework (PSAF) and found that the current pandemic's clinical severity (how sick the virus makes people) and transmissibility (how contagious the virus is) are the highest measurable by that tool.
The MGA report analyzes four different scenarios to estimate pandemic-related hospitalizations, with either 25 percent or 40 percent of the US population contracting COVID-19, and 15 percent or 20 percent of cases being hospitalized. Under these scenarios, MGA projects US hospitalizations from COVID-19 to total 12.3 million-26.3 million.
"One purpose in using the PSAF scoring system to evaluate COVID-19 is that it can serve as an indicator of resource demand," said Alex Brill, CEO of MGA and coauthor of the report. "Healthcare providers need to prepare for the unprecedented demand and strain on the healthcare system."
"With this many hospitalizations expected, it will be difficult to keep hospitals fully stocked with medical supplies," said Christy Robinson, a principal at MGA and coauthor of the report. "Already, most hospitals have deferred elective procedures in part to preserve supplies. Anticipating the number of hospitalizations in the coming months will help decision-makers plan for resource constraints."
As the report notes, COVID-19 hospitalization estimates can be refined as more data from across the United States become available.
The full report is available here.
Please direct press inquiries to info@GetMGA.com. For questions about how COVID-19 may impact businesses supplying healthcare resources, contact Alex Brill at Alex.Brill@GetMGA.com or Christy Robinson at Christy.Robinson@GetMGA.com.
About MGA and the Authors
Matrix Global Advisors (MGA) is an economic policy consulting firm in Washington, DC, specializing in fiscal, health care, and tax policy matters. Alex Brill is the founder and CEO of MGA. He previously served on the staff of the House Ways and Means Committee and the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Christy Robinson is a principal at MGA. Additional information about MGA is available at http://www.getmga.com.
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A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating at any time, but it can seem impossible to sort out your best options in the middle of a global pandemic. When healthy people everywhere are already overwhelmed with survival, what are the options for a woman who has just been presented with a cancer diagnosis?
Fortunately, as much as life has changed during this time of social distancing, the basic issues of cancer treatment remain the same. Patients need to evaluate their disease with the help of their oncologists to decide upon the optimal course of therapy. Women need to strengthen their immune systems via diet, exercise, and mental health. They may want to explore groundbreaking metabolic approaches to cancer treatment. And social distancing may even help protect patients who are trying to heal and recover from the stresses of cancer treatment. Finally, breast cancer patients should take this time to pause, and realize that they do not need to accomplish all of their long-term goals immediately. Specifically, breast reconstruction can take a back burner to oncologic treatment without any lasting compromise to the ultimate aesthetic outcome.
The first step is to realize that even in the time of coronavirus, the ultimate goal of breast cancer treatment should remain to prolong and maintain quality of life. While the treatment pathway may be very different depending on the aggressiveness of your tumor, some basic facts remain the same. Oncologic treatment - surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy - take precedence over reconstructive treatment. Furthermore, with careful planning, this does not mean that any later breast reconstruction needs to be inferior due to delays. Oncologic treatments can proceed without compromising the subsequent aesthetic outcome as long as there is cooperation between the oncologic surgeon and the reconstructive surgeon.
What types of outcomes are possible depend on the oncologic treatment that is needed, which again, should always take precedence over the reconstructive treatment. For example, if a patient has a less aggressive small tumor and she is being offered lumpectomy and radiation or mastectomy, she can move forward with a lumpectomy. If her margins are clear, she can elect to have a mastectomy at a later date when she would have otherwise had radiation, or she can proceed with radiation therapy. Radiation therapy does have the disadvantage of changing the skin quality of the breast, so that it becomes more stiff and fibrotic than the healthy breast tissue, and radiation can thus permanently and negatively impact breast reconstruction at a later date.
For patients who decide to undergo mastectomy, breast reconstruction during the time of coronavirus is ill-advised. Delaying breast reconstruction during the time of coronavirus may save your life, and it will not ultimately affect your aesthetic outcome. For some patients, there may not be a choice presented anyway since all elective or non-emergent surgeries, including breast reconstruction, are currently prohibited in some states. Regardless, a life-saving mastectomy that removes your tumor takes precedence over prolonging your surgery and anesthesia time with breast reconstruction, so even hospitals that have canceled and prohibited all elective surgeries should allow an essential mastectomy alone to proceed without breast reconstruction.
The advice to delay breast reconstruction during the time of coronavirus holds true for all types of breast reconstruction. Overall, there are two basic types of breast reconstruction: implant-based breast reconstruction and natural tissue breast reconstruction. Implant-based breast reconstruction involves placing a tissue expander or implant either under or over the pectoralis muscle to recreate a breast mound. The tissue expander or implant itself challenges the immune system, however, as it is a foreign body. Even a direct-to-implant over-the-muscle implant reconstruction has a higher risk of wound healing problems than mastectomy alone, and in the time of coronavirus should be avoided. Placing a tissue expander is arguably less stressful to the body than an implant - especially if it is placed over the muscle - but it still requires frequent visits to the plastic surgeons office to inflate the expander. Natural tissue breast reconstruction is ultimately the least stressful to the body from an immune standpoint, but it is the most stressful in the short term since it requires wound healing from both the donor site (abdomen or legs) as well as the chest area. During the time of coronavirus, patients should be focused on their oncologic treatment, and if that includes mastectomy then they need to recover from their oncologic surgery as quickly as possible.
For patients who want the ultimate aesthetic result after surgery, and who want their reconstructed breasts to look and feel as close as possible to their natural breasts, the gold standard in breast reconstruction is a nipple-sparing mastectomy and natural tissue breast reconstruction. With planning and patience this can be achieved with a delayed breast reconstruction. A woman does not need to compromise on her ultimate breast reconstruction if she and her plastic surgeon can convince the oncologic breast surgeon to perform a nipple-sparing mastectomy no matter how large her breasts. Many breast surgeons may want to place a tissue expander as a placeholder until natural tissue breast reconstruction, and this is certainly a possibility. But for women who do not want a foreign body in place at all, and are understandably concerned that even a temporary tissue expander can affect their immune system, then they can leave their chest flat with floppy excess skin including the nipple-areola complex. It is unattractive during the interim and until the ultimate breast reconstruction, because the breast will look shriveled up and empty (similar to a breast with an unexpanded tissue expander), but once the final reconstruction is performed then the skin envelope will be refilled as if the breast reconstruction was performed at the time of mastectomy.
The key to achieving the ultimate breast reconstruction is the nipple-sparing mastectomy. The breast surgeon needs to make sure that she does not remove any skin during the nipple-sparing mastectomy and that she leaves all the skin intact as if there is going to be an immediate breast reconstruction. If she cannot salvage the nipple for oncologic reasons, she can resect the nipple-areola complex alone and close it with a pursestring closure but otherwise preserve the entire skin envelope. This may be difficult for many breast surgeons to accept, because many breast surgeons will naturally focus on the postoperative appearance of a flat chest with empty excess skin, and may be concerned that the breast skin will look deformed until the delayed breast reconstruction. It is crucial, however, to accept this extremely wrinkled appearance of the breasts in order to have enough skin during the ultimate delayed breast reconstruction. Even in large-breasted women, the breast skin will retract during the intervening time (between mastectomy and reconstruction) and it is always possible to resect excess skin later if necessary. Remember, skin that has been injudiciously resected at the time of mastectomy can never be replaced.
When it comes to how long to delay the ultimate breast reconstruction, there is really no time limit. It is preferable, however, to heal completely from the initial mastectomy, because tissues can be friable and delicate in the immediate postoperative period. To allow the body to fully recover from the first oncologic surgery, a minimum of three months after the initial mastectomy is best. During the time of coronavirus, however, longer periods are perfectly acceptable too. A patient may want to make sure that her margins are clear, and that she does not need radiation therapy. If she does need radiation therapy, then she should delay her breast reconstruction until at least 6 months after radiation is completed. Some patients may want to make sure that they do not have any recurrent disease. Risk of recurrence of the primary tumor is highest in the first 18 months after treatment, so some patients may want to wait until after 1-2 years or even later to go back to the operating room for breast reconstruction. No matter how long the wait, the most important principle is to complete oncologic treatment first and then to allow the body to fully recover from the essential oncologic treatment. This is the best preparation for the ultimate breast reconstruction. While it may be psychologically difficult and even traumatic to look at a flat chest with floppy and empty breast skin during the interim, it does not compromise the ultimate aesthetic outcome of the final breast reconstruction at all.
We are living in a difficult time when some hospitals are overflowing with coronavirus patients, and lack the capacity to take on patients for elective surgeries. Breast reconstruction may be prohibited at this time. Furthermore, even when hospitals begin to open to non-essential surgeries, a woman recovering from breast cancer may not want to be the first person to schedule elective surgery as hospitals slowly open to non-coronavirus patients, especially with potential concerns about later waves of disease. Current studies indicate that 50-70% of people infected by COVID-19 are asymptomatic, so it may not be clear who in the hospital is virus-free. The virus has been found lingering in airborne droplets in the hallways outside hospital patient rooms so masks should be worn continually. Caution is advised during the time of coronavirus. For patients who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer, priorities should be kept straight. Oncologic treatment is paramount - whether it is oncologic surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy. Reconstructive treatment can wait, and it can wait a long time. Planning, patience, and prudence will conserve your body's precious resources during this time, and it will not compromise your ultimate outcome. If you are willing to accept a temporary and interim period of an unreconstructed body, you can still have a delayed breast reconstruction later in time and achieve optimal success in beauty and health.
Constance M. Chen, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City with special expertise in the use of innovative natural techniques to optimize medical and cosmetic outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction. She operates at Lenox Hill Hospital, and holds appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Weill Cornell Medical College and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Tulane University School of Medicine. http://www.constancechenmd.com 212-792-6378

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Known for his masterful performances throughout the years, actor Laurence Fishburne is lending his skills as host to the educational show "In Depth". The program covers many topics ranging from advances in education to developments in technology. A new episode will take a turn into the medical field—the program will feature the use of Telemedicine during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Over the years, Telemedicine has increased in popularity. It gives people the ability to receive medical care at a cost-efficient price from remote locations using telephone calls or video chats. Telemedicine can be of use in homes, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and private physician offices. Patients can speak to a doctor remotely and receive a diagnosis and prescriptions for medicine when appropriate.
With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are using telemedicine technology to aid in treating patients. The technology has been useful in diagnosing the disease and treating mild cases for patients who are monitoring their symptoms at home.
Telemedicine is currently making speaking to a physician a safer experience and is helping to minimize the overall spreading of the very contagious upper respiratory infection. Those who are experiencing other, un-COVID-19 related illnesses, and are isolating themselves, can receive medical care without risking the possibility of catching COVID-19.
"In Depth" will share more information about the positive impact Telemedicine is having during the COVID-19 pandemic on an upcoming episode.
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U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) – a specialty management services company headquartered in Irving, Texas, that exclusively serves premier oral and maxillofacial surgeons – has named Henry H. Moomaw III as chief financial officer, effective immediately. As CFO, Moomaw will be an integral part of the executive management team.
"I'm excited to join USOSM," says Moomaw. "It's a dynamic team with a lot of opportunity for growth, and the business model provides great value for the surgeon partners and practices. I look forward to being a key part of delivering that value and growth, and will be working closely with the rest of the executive management team, our surgeons and our equity partners."
Moomaw has more than 25 years of financial leadership experience and has spent the past 20 years working with private equity-backed companies as they grew and advanced to recapitalizations, sales and IPOs. Previously, Moomaw served as CFO for Excalibur Resources and TEAK Midstream in the energy sector, where he led both companies through sales initiatives. Prior to that, he spent 13 years as VP controller for Animal Health International, where he led accounting efforts in support of the company's IPO. Moomaw also served as controller for Fireboard Corp, assistant controller for Hadson Corp, a senior analyst for Electronic Data Systems and an auditor with Arthur Andersen.
"Henry Moomaw is a seasoned financial executive and a highly effective leader, who is able to motivate employees, and establish and improve financial controls and processes to drive improvements and increase value for all. We're honored that he has joined our team," notes Richard Hall, USOSM president and CEO.
In addition, Moomaw is skilled in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt sourcing, risk management and system conversions. He is a CPA in the state of Texas and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Moomaw has served on a number of company and community boards and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, USOSM has partner practices spanning six states: Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee, Minnesota and Alabama. A shared services organization, USOSM collaborates with premier oral and maxillofacial surgeons to offer a partnership solution for continued and accelerated practice success. USOSM provides operational, marketing and administrative support services, reinvests resources, and applies best practices to improve clinical and financial performance and produce steadier, more profitable growth for all.

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Henry H. Moomaw III will join USOSM as CFO, effective immediately.

I'm excited to join USOSM. It's a dynamic team with a lot of opportunity for growth, and the business model provides great value for the surgeon partners and practices. I look forward to being a key part of delivering that value and growth.



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Goodway Group, the digital partner advertisers trust to deliver campaign performance and media efficiency, has launched a dashboard to explore COVID-19's continued impact on the programmatic ecosystem. With marketers rethinking their 2020 plans and forecasts, the dashboard helps give insight into how they should begin pivoting their strategies.
To identify emerging trends and insights, Goodway Group is evaluating data across multiple dimensions, including event-level data from buying platforms and strategic supply-side platform partners. Marketers can use these metrics as a resource to understand the significant impact on the core dynamics of the programmatic marketplace at a national and state level, and better inform their strategies as a result.
As marketers plan for the future, it's important to analyze regional trends and understand the impact that states are seeing. Current data shows that Pennsylvania and New Jersey have seen a less direct impact on CPMs, in contrast to Washington and California. Some states, including Michigan and Connecticut, have seen later drops in their programmatic auction competition. This resource outlines the importance of zeroing in on the right markets, which is seen in the vast differences state-to-state.
"As consumer behavior shifts and many brands adjust their media strategies in response to the pandemic, marketers need to rethink their strategies based on what's happening in the United States, down to a regional level," said Benjamin Diesbach, lead data insights analyst at Goodway Group. "This might not have been considered in the past and is important to factor in future programmatic planning. This is a fluid and dynamic environment, and with CPMs currently going down and inventory going up, they have to look at these trends through a localized lens and evaluate the most up to date information in order to move forward."
The dashboard features interactive graphs, updated daily, to showcase buy-side prices and competition trends. By analyzing infection rate timing, measured with intrinsic state attributes and overall national trends, Goodway Group is able to further uncover distinct patterns in CPMs. The dashboard also breaks down channel CPMs, highlighting variation across Connected TV (CTV), display and video.
Goodway Group has also released a COVID-19 focused newsletter to share best practices, trends and news. To sign up for this newsletter, visit here.
About Goodway Group: 
Goodway Group is the digital partner advertisers trust to drive campaign performance and media efficiency. Proud to be completely independently owned and operated, Goodway provides trustworthy expertise that meets its clients' needs – and no one else's. Using predictive intelligence, Goodway helps advertisers get the most value out of every impression across all paid digital media. Through the combination of employing the smartest technology and the most experienced people in the industry, Goodway delivers authentic results. Find Goodway Group online at goodwaygroup.com.


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In effort to expand its offerings for adult education programs in the healthcare arena, CBD College has announced that it has launched its Online Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate's degree program. Students can review the details of the program, including the curriculum, and obtain admissions information via the CBD College website at cbd.edu.
CBD College has specifically designed the new online HIT program so that students can schedule a full curriculum around their busy lives. CBD College's programs are flexible and transfer-friendly so that students can make the most of credits they've already earned from other institutions. Many of CBD College's students are part-time workers who are paying their way through school.
In light of the recent restrictions many workplaces have imposed in order to allow for greater social distancing, as well as, the growing demand for flexible adult education programs, many students are turning to online degree programs for advanced career training. Furthermore, Health Information Technology is a critical component of the healthcare universe. Industry analysts predict that job growth for Health Information Technicians will increase 11 percent through 2028 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians.
The CBD College HIT degree program curriculum includes seven 11-week modules. In this program, students will learn all the industry-standard and emerging EHR systems, medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT codes and healthcare industry best practices. Students will also engage in 40 hours of hands-on training as a part of the curriculum in the program.
To ensure that all of its programs are up to the standards students need to achieve their career goals, CBD College has confirmed that the HIT program is one of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Accredited Programs.
To view the details of the new health information technology program and learn more about start dates, financial aid and admissions requirements, go to https://www.cbd.edu/programs/online-associates-degree-health-information-technology/.
About CBD College: Founded in 1982, CBD College is located in the heart of Los Angeles. For over 30 years, CBD College has provided quality healthcare education and training to the local community. Over the years, CBD College has grown from a role as a smaller local educational institution to becoming one of Los Angeles' top non-profit resources for healthcare career training. CBD College holds accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health and Education Schools (ABHES) and is a Non-Profit Healthcare Career College. For more information about CBD College and their online degree programs, visit cbd.edu. 


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The global COVID-19 pandemic makes clear the critical need for doctors to connect with patients virtually and today SkinIO, a digital mole-mapping system, announced SkinIO Teledermatology, a new platform that allows dermatologists to capture high-quality from patients to enable the best possible remote dermatological care. SkinIO Teledermatology can be used by itself as a store-and-forward solution or in combination with real-time telehealth appointments.
SkinIO Teledermatology turned to its history in mole-mapping and total body photography to design an app that guides patients to take the best possible photos that provide both standardized and contextual images for dermatologists to review.
"There is a need for high quality photos to be able to accurately treat patients, especially as patients continue to receive remote care because of the COVID-19 crisis" said Dr. Jean-Christophe Lapiere, MD, the founder and Chief Medical Officer of SkinIO and a leading expert in treating skin cancer. "I need to be able to see the mole or lesion that I am concerned about in greater detail than a video-consultation allows. This solution allows my patients to submit images of their skin through the SkinIO app, which I review to determine the necessary next steps. Then I follow-up either through the SkinIO app or through a real-time video interaction. This is the only way I feel that I am able to effectively treat my patients when I cannot see them face-to-face."
Even as millions of Americans are sheltering-in-place to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the need for regular medical care remains and skin cancer screenings are no exception. Dr. Lapiere notes that while many dermatological concerns can wait a few months, a concerning mole is something that needs to be addressed right away. Waiting even a few months can dramatically alter the prognosis for melanoma.
Telemedicine has been on the rise for years and is a natural fit with some medical specialties like dermatology, where exams focus on visual cues to make a diagnosis. SkinIO Teledermatology is a store-and-forward solution that allows physicians to view patient images at a time that is convenient for them, and follow-up with patients in an easy-to-use system.
SkinIO Teledermatology is a HIPAA-compliant system that is cloud-based and encrypted for security. While HIPAA violations are being waived during the COVID-19 health crisis, it is still prudent for health care providers to set themselves up with a system, like SkinIO, that is HIPAA-compliant so that they do not need to worry about switching systems when the emergency is over.
About SkinIO: The challenge of skin cancer is not that there isn't a cure; it is that we are not detecting skin cancer early enough in too many cases. At SkinIO, our mission is to make skin cancer screening and skin health monitoring accessible, whether at the doctor's office or in the comfort of home. SkinIO has developed an affordable total body photography solution that allows health care providers to offer automated, AI-enabled mole mapping in any exam room in their office. With contextual dermoscopic image linking and the ability to track changes over time, dermatologists are able to offer the best possible care for their patients. SkinIO has now expanded into teledermatology to enable more convenient patient-physician interactions. For more information, visit our website: https://skinio.com

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Ion Exhibits is restructuring its manufacturing capabilities from focusing on trade show exhibits to personal protective equipment (PPE). By doing so, the company plans to save jobs, and more importantly, lives.
The cancellation of trade shows across the country began in March 2020, resulting in over 130 projects being put on hold. This has severely impacted the ability for Ion Exhibits to carry out normal business operations, but the company is using the hiatus from trade shows as an opportunity to help local communities.
"After speaking with one of our vendors and consulting with another exhibit house, we realized we could leverage Ion Exhibit's engineering, manufacturing and graphic production capabilities to become a PPE manufacturer," said Roxane Fett, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer.
The first of two products being manufactured by Ion Exhibits is an adjustable face shield, which consists of a stationary headgear piece and replaceable shield. The headgear is made using PVC or HDPE antimicrobial material, while the shields are produced using either PETG or polycarbonate.
Coupled together, the headgear and shield act as a comfortable, stable solution for first responders and essential workers. While anyone is welcome to purchase the face shield, Ion Exhibits wants to ensure that this equipment is widely available for those who need it most. The face shields are currently being produced at a rate of 1,100 units per day, but Ion Exhibits has the ability to scale up to 3,000 per day if needed.
In addition to the face shields, Ion Exhibits is also manufacturing a 3-ply face mask that is ideal for running errands, such as a trip to the grocery store. These masks are hand-sewn, washable, and act as a reusable solution for the general public.
These masks are made up of two outer layers that are 100% cotton, and an interior layer made from breathable polypropylene. The 3-ply face masks are being produced at a rate of 400-500 units per day.
Ion Exhibits is making the face shields and 3-ply masks available for sale by calling 630-285-9500 and dialing 2 for sales. Pricing information is as follows:
Face Shield Pricing & Information: 
● $12/unit for the PVC Face Shield set (1 PVC Headgear and 1 Shield); $10/unit quantity discount for 50 or more. 
● $14/unit for the HDPE Face Shield set (1 HDPE Headgear and 1 Shield); $12/unit quantity discount for 50 or more. 
● $4/unit for a Replacement Shield/ $3/unit quantity discount for 50 or more. 
● Credit Card accepted; orders Wire Transfer preferred for orders over $5,000.
3-Ply Face Mask Pricing & Information: 
● $7/unit for the 3-ply face mask 
● Credit Card accepted; orders Wire Transfer preferred for orders over $5,000.
During these tumultuous times, Ion Exhibits was also forced to revamp its staff by furloughing a number of employees. However, retooling the business to produce the new PPE has made it possible for the company to hire back three of those furloughed employees. Ideally, the company would like to add to that number in the coming weeks.


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OptifiNow, a provider of CRM and automation software, announced today the successful launch of their platform with Alter Management, a substance abuse treatment facility. The launch with Alter Management highlights the growing need for treatment facilities to conduct effective client outreach and screening to communities impacted by the scourge of substance abuse and addiction.
Like many substance abuse treatment facilities, Alter Management uses broadcast media and digital campaigns to offer their services to potential patients, family members and healthcare professionals. Using OptifiNow, Alter Management is able to track the effectiveness of their campaigns and automatically route inbound calls to representatives with expertise in specific areas of substance abuse.
"Substance abuse and addiction has to be handled with compassion and sensitivity," said Michael Castanon, CEO of Alter Management. "However, we're also part of a broader healthcare industry that requires data and adherence to regulations. OptifiNow provided us with a single system for Dana Point Rehab Campus that improved our ability to conduct effective outreach and manage our data better."
Phone system integration was critical to the success of Alter Management's outreach. Campaigns were linked to specific phone numbers which allowed OptifiNow to identify and automatically route calls to an appropriate agent. Once initial screening is completed, calls are transferred to an admissions team that performs verification of benefits (VOB) and then to a clinical assessment performed by licensed staff. All calls are tracked and recorded for quality control and compliance.
"We have a very specific and detailed process flow that gathers critical information at a number of stages," said Castanon. "OptifiNow's flexibility allowed us to take our existing process and build it within their software. This allowed our staff to quickly grasp how to use the system and shorten implementation time."
OptifiNow's unique White Glove service model allowed Alter Management to utilize advanced CRM automation without having to dedicate resources on an internal system administrator or third party consultant. OptifiNow performed all platform configurations and phone system integrations based on Alter Management's requests.
"Part of the reason why health treatment centers shy away from using CRM automation systems is because of cost and complexity," said John McGee, CEO and founder of OptifiNow. "Our White Glove approach lowers the barrier to entry and enables treatment centers of any size to utilize sophisticated CRM and outreach techniques. We're grateful to partner with Alter Management and help them reach more individuals and families in need."
About OptifiNow 
The OptifiNow platform combines CRM, Intelligent Sales Automation, Configurable Sales Processes, Sales Enablement, Reporting & Analytics and a robust API with integrations into a variety of complementary technologies. Many companies use different CRM platforms for their different service and products lines, forcing them to maintain, train and support multiple technologies within their companies. OptifiNow offers a single platform that companies can offer to their client facing employees, while Management can build their benchmark sales processes and gain critical insight on business performance to maximize revenues. More information can be found at http://www.optifinow.com




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A little over four weeks ago Lara Sahakian reached out to great friend Kim Knausz to see if she would like to join her in sending some delicious baked goods to some local hospitals as a Thank You to the ER and CoViD-19 healthcare heroes. Kim immediately jumped on board and the first 4 batches of tasty treats from Love Lee Bakery were on their way.
The next day, as the two were meeting up for their daily walk on Las Olas, the conversation shifted from the usual South Florida Real Estate market to what was happening in the world while the Corona 19 pandemic was picking up momentum in the United States. As lockdowns were being announced and many of the local businesses began struggling, these two friends were thinking of ways to help and support their local businesses and healthcare providers.
That's when Kim immediately jumped into action and created a Go Fund Me page and Lara reached out many local restaurants to see if they met strict health and safety guidelines and if they would be willing to deliver directly from their kitchens to the hospitals, in order to avoid any type of cross contamination. "It seemed like a win-win to be able to find a way to continue supporting our hardest hit local businesses while showing healthcare warriors some love and appreciation," said Sahakian "I have a friend who is a Doctor in the area, and I reached out to him to get some information about the Corona virus and he shared with me that the hospital that he is working at had closed the cafeteria because of the virus and they had no place to get food for themselves on the fly during there 10-18 hour days."
To date, they have delivered 2,500 meals and baked goods to three of the local hospitals in Broward County. By raising funds through a Go Fund Me Page, https://bit.ly/FLLwarriors, they have been able to continue their efforts and have been able to support ten local businesses. The two friends started the Meals for Healthcare Heroes initiative that keeps growing and inspiring daily, across state lines, as new initiatives have sprung up in State College, PA, Orlando, FL Washington, D.C. and New York City by friends and family. "We are currently supporting three Hospitals in Broward County; Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Holy Cross Hospital, and so far, we have been able to spread out orders amongst 10 local businesses. We are hoping to get more donations and to be able to continue offering these meals for the healthcare providers on the front lines for as long as the lockdown lasts," said Sahakian.
Participating Restaurants: LoveLee Bakery, Storks Bakery & Coffee House, Pizza Craft, Empire Pizza Café, Tatts & Tacos, Holy Mackerel Brewery, Offerdahl's Off-The Grill, Mini Donut World, Laspada's Original Hoagies, and Sublicious.
If you are interested in helping and supporting the heroes on the front lines while supporting local businesses in Broward County, visit the GoFundMe page https://bit.ly/FLLwarriors.
ABOUT:
Lara Sahakian is an Associate Broker at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services EWM Realty International and is certified as a Sports & Entertainment specialist with a focus on Luxury Real Estate. She is the Founder of Elite Global Access, LLC a luxury lifestyle management & travel services company.
Contact: Lara Sahakian: lara@elitglobalaccess.com 954-612-5272
Kim Knausz is a licensed Realtor at Sotheby's International Realty specializing in high- end Luxury Real Estate. She was instrumental in launching ONE Sotheby's Sports & Entertainment Division and is currently the Director of VIP Sales.


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An April 9 article in the Providence Journal looks at the impact of the indefinite nationwide pause on elective surgery, including plastic surgery, on both patients and doctors. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., known to colleagues and patients simply as Dr. J, says that this is an excellent time for reflection for everyone. Individuals who are not directly impacted should be very grateful that they and their loved ones are well and that the news about California is mostly sounding a cautiously hopeful note, he says.
Dr. J says that the medical community is working to assure that essential healthcare is available to everyone, noting that he is performing emergency procedures during the coronavirus crisis. Even though he remains busy, the doctor – who has worked pro-bono throughout his career for groups like Operation Smile-- notes that working on emergency procedures here in the Los Angeles area has given him a fresh perspective on the more cosmetically oriented work he does during normal times. He says that, as a plastic surgeon, his job is about making sure people have the best possible quality of life. That's true, he adds, whether he is performing essential or elective procedures and that the work itself is about achieving the highest level of excellence at all times.
For prospective patients considering plastic surgery, he suggests that people take extra time to learn more about the procedures they are considering and also spend some to research specific plastic surgeons. He notes that, when people ask him about a surgeon, he suggests two things in particular. Firstly, patients should only consider board-certified plastic surgeons to ensure safety and a positive outcome. He also suggests that people take a close look at a surgeon's before-and-after pages online, such as his rhinoplasty gallery, to assess a doctor's aesthetic skills. Finally, patients should consider their own feelings very strongly but worry less about what they assume others might think. The only opinion about a procedure that really matters is the patient's, says Dr. J.
Dr. J is offering virtual consultations for patients who want to start the process of getting a procedure. Interested readers can call (310) 228-3151 to learn more. Dr. J's qualifications as a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon double board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery can be seen online along with testimonials and before-and-after photos. 

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Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., known to colleagues and patients simply as Dr. J.

Individuals who are not directly impacted should be very grateful that they and their loved ones are well and that the news about California is mostly sounding a cautiously hopeful note



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NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, D.O., Mon Health Urology in Morgantown, WV, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Shakuri-Rad 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. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad 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
For Teleflex Incorporated: 
Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836 
Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations
Media: 
Nicole Osmer, 650.454.0504 nicole@healthandcommerce.com
*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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A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that blood clots, especially in the lungs, may play a role in severe cases of COVID-19. The finding suggests that treatment for respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 might follow the model for stroke—anticoagulation drugs for milder cases and thrombolysis, or clot removal, with continued anticoagulation for more severe disease.
The researchers found that critically ill COVID-19 patients have relatively well-preserved lung mechanics despite severe gas exchange abnormalities, a feature not consistent with classical acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but one that is more consistent with pulmonary vascular disease.
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is closely related to SARS-CoV-1, the virus that caused the SARS outbreak in 2003. Previous autopsy studies from SARS cases demonstrated pulmonary thrombi, pulmonary infarcts, and microthrombi in other organs. Pulmonary thrombi are blood clots in the lungs that can cause pulmonary infarcts, the death of lung tissue due to lack of blood supply. Now, studies show that SARS-CoV-2 appears to be causing similar pathophysiological derangements. Although microthrombi, clots in small blood vessels, are present in sepsis and classic forms of ARDS, they are not the principal drivers of respiratory failure and organ dysfunction in those cases. In COVID-19 pneumonia, the thrombi may play a direct and significant role in gas exchange abnormalities and in multisystem organ dysfunction, the Mount Sinai researchers said.
The researchers observed five cases of COVID-19 patients at Mount Sinai Health System hospitals with refractory respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and shock. Significant pulmonary microthrombi and/or macrothromboses were suspected to be serving as drivers of this pre-terminal state. The patients were administered tPA, a thrombolyic agent used to dissolve blood clots. All cases showed rapid improvement in alveolar ventilation, oxygenation, and/or shock.
These five cases had respiratory failure early in their COVID-19 course along with evidence of the "pulmonary vascular" phenotype, such as elevated protein fragments that are produced when a blood clot gets dissolved in the body and increased dead space, or air that is inhaled but does not take part in the gas exchange. Based on these findings, the researchers said, it may be prudent to consider full systemic anticoagulation—medication that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots—to mitigate disease progression in early stages and thrombolysis, in which clots are dissolved using thrombolytic agents, such as tPA, for more serious cases.
"It seems that for at least a significant subset of these patients, the underlying driver of respiratory failure and organ dysfunction is actually thrombosis and endothelial dysfunction," said Hooman Poor, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Future clinical trials will need to evaluate the role of anticoagulation for milder disease and thrombolysis for more severe disease."
The high prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia may point to an underlying susceptibility to endothelial injury and dysregulation, in which the inner lining of the small arteries fails to perform all of its important functions. The researchers advise that these therapeutic approaches should be considered in the management of COVID-19 patients and must be further examined in clinical research studies.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a top-ranked academic medical center in New York City, and National Jewish Health, the nation's leading respiratory hospital based in Denver, Colorado, have partnered to create the Mount Sinai – National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute. To learn more about the Mount Sinai – National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute, visit our website, Facebook, or Twitter.
About the Mount Sinai Health System 
The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai is a national and international source of unrivaled education, translational research and discovery, and collaborative clinical leadership ensuring that we deliver the highest quality care—from prevention to treatment of the most serious and complex human diseases. The Health System includes more than 7,200 physicians and features a robust and continually expanding network of multispecialty services, including more than 400 ambulatory practice locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of the Top 20 Best Hospitals in the country and the Icahn School of Medicine as one of the Top 20 Best Medical Schools in country. Mount Sinai Health System hospitals are consistently ranked regionally by specialty and our physicians in the top 1% of all physicians nationally by U.S. News & World Report.


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As the "peak" of the COVID-19 pandemic draws near and government officials begin to prepare for a return to "normal business," new data from Mental Health America (MHA) show how deeply the pandemic is affecting the mental health of the nation – and how different any "new normal" might be.
These are the new toplines gleaned from the tens of thousands screening results MHA has collected through its free, anonymous online mental health screening program in recent weeks. This latest data builds on and updates data released in mid-March. 

COVID-19 worry is leading to increases in mental health conditions, led by more than 4,895 additional moderate-to-severe anxiety screening results in February, March, and the first half of April. The number is accelerating rapidly in April; this curve is not yet bending.

The numbers of anxiety, youth, and depression screeners all increased by 18-22 percent in March 2020. The pace of anxiety screenings in April has increased even more.

Even when the number of screeners for a mental health condition did not increase, the severity of their March results often did – the percent with severe psychosis increased by 7 percent over the average of the previous 5 months.

These impacts on mental health are more pronounced in young people (under the age of 25), with roughly 9 in 10 screening with moderate-to-severe depression, and people with chronic conditions, with more than 85 percent screening with moderate-to-severe anxiety and depression.

"Loneliness and isolation" is cited by the greatest percentage of screeners (58 percent) as contributing to mental health problems "right now," with COVID-19 close behind (48 percent).

There was a 33 percent increase in the percent share of depression screeners who reported having a chronic condition and a 36 percent increase in the percent share of anxiety screeners who reported having a chronic condition. The share of depression screeners with a chronic health condition increased from 12 percent to 16 percent of all depression screeners, and the share of anxiety screeners with a chronic health condition increased from 11 percent to 15 percent.

"There is absolutely no question that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the nation's mental health," said Paul Gionfriddo, president and CEO of Mental Health America.
"Based on our numbers – which capture only a fraction of those affected – already more than 4,895 more people now have moderate-to-severe anxiety than would have been expected just two months ago – and many thousands more with depression. None of the more severe mental health conditions – including severe anxiety, depression, and psychosis – is going to go away on its own when the immediate threats to physical health dissipate over the coming months or years. They demand the attention of policymakers now – before they do great harm and take lives – not later.
"We know that they are directly related to worries about COVID-19. Fifty-eight percent of screeners who responded to a survey earlier this week attributed their 'right now' mental health condition to loneliness and isolation, 48 percent specifically to COVID-19, and 34 percent to current events. And more mental health concerns are coming. Already, 29 percent attribute their poor mental health to financial problems and 22 percent to grief - percentages that will undoubtedly grow in the coming weeks as fewer people are at work and more lose loved ones to the disease."
MHA has joined with other mental health advocates in asking Congress for $50 billion to address these immediate mental health needs.
"We need more than this, of course," Gionfriddo concluded, "but to date less than 1 percent of this has been appropriated in stimulus legislation."
To access MHA's online screening program, any help-seeking individual or caregiver can go to http://www.mhascreening.org. The screening tools offered are the most common ones used by mental health professionals. All MHA screeners get an immediate result after screening, and customized suggestions for what they can do next.
MHA documented an uptick in the number of anxiety screenings that corresponded to the increase in worry about the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in mid-February.
MHA's screening population is large, with 2,000 or more screenings being taken every day. Nearly 5 million screenings have been completed in the past six years, giving MHA useful baseline data from which to draw inferences from the most recent two months.
Because most screeners have never been diagnosed with a mental health condition previously, it is the only comprehensive, real-time data resource in the nation that can quantify the mental health impact of COVID-19 in the broad population.
Paul Gionfriddo will present additional mental health screening data related to COVID-19 at a presentation tomorrow, April 17, 2020 at an 11 a.m. webinar sponsored by the National Health Council. Registration for the webinar is open. Mr. Gionfriddo is available for interviews upon request, and his slide deck for the NHC presentation is also available from MHA, following the webinar.
Mental Health America (MHA) - founded in 1909 - is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal. Learn more at http://www.mhanational.org

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On April 16, 2020, American InterContinental University announced that it intends to commit 100 percent of funds received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act directly to eligible campus-based students as it becomes available. The University is looking to relieve the financial burden of campus students impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis as they transition from AIU's physical campuses to online learning.
The Education Stabilization Fund, included in the CARES Act legislation, is targeted towards campus closures affected by COVID-19. Although the Act requires colleges and universities to distribute at least 50 percent of federal funds received directly to students for financial assistance, AIU has committed to providing 100 percent of the CARES Act funds it receives directly to current Atlanta and Houston campus-based students to help relieve the financial burdens associated with transitioning to online learning.
AIU President, John Kline, stated, "AIU is taking action to foster stability and support to our students as they transition to online learning and continue their educational journey. Our goal is to use all funds provided by the CARES Act to directly address any obstacles our students experience as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis."
The University is working to finalize the details of how the federal funds will be distributed and remains committed to allocating the amounts received directly to AIU's Atlanta and Houston campus-based students.
About American InterContinental University
Founded in Europe in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees programs in areas of study such as business, information technology (IT), healthcare management, criminal justice, design and education. AIU operates ground campuses in Atlanta, Ga., and Houston, Texas, and an online campus headquartered in Chandler, Ariz. For more information about AIU, please visit http://www.aiuniv.edu.
American InterContinental University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary or career advancement. AIU is a member of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO). For more information, visit http://www.perdoceoed.com.

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Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, has once again been placed among the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the U.S. and Best Places to Work in New Jersey. The awards were announced earlier this month by the Nonprofit Times and NJBIZ.
"These workplace recognitions are welcome news as the COVID-19 pandemic tests our resilience," said Rodger DeRose, president and chief executive officer of Kessler Foundation. "In the spirit of these awards, we are pushing ahead with our research and philanthropic activities in a landscape that has suddenly and radically changed. With renewed resolve, our staff is adapting to this new reality. Their response reflects our long-term investment in our employees and the resources they need to change the lives of people with disabilities."
Kessler Foundation employs 160 people at its New Jersey locations in East Hanover and West Orange. Foundation scientists conduct rehabilitation research that improves the lives of individuals with disabilities caused by neurological illness and injury, musculoskeletal diseases, and breast cancer. The Foundation strives to help people regain function, and participate fully at home, in the community, and in the workplace. Because employment is essential to achieving independence, the Foundation has awarded more than $47 million in grants to innovative initiatives across the nation that expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Recently, emergency funding has been made available to current grantees affected by the public health crisis.
"Given future uncertainties, the work we do is more important than ever," affirmed DeRose, "We weathered the recession of 2008 with our employees as our top priority. We plan to do the same as we move forward together through this crisis."
Best Nonprofits to Work For Award 
For the nonprofit recognition, organizations were evaluated for leadership, corporate culture, employee engagement, and satisfaction. Kessler Foundation is ranked number 25 out of 27 in the medium category (50-249 employees), and number 48 overall. The 50 top nonprofits are listed in this digital edition of The NonProfit Times: https://www.thenonprofittimes.com/the-nonprofit-times-digital-edition/
Best Places to Work in New Jersey Award 
NJBIZ lists Kessler Foundation among the Best Places to Work in New Jersey in the medium category (15-249 employees). Each company's ranking will be revealed at NJBIZ's annual awards reception and ceremony, which was rescheduled to September 17, 2020 at iPlay America's Event Center in Freehold, NJ. For a complete list of the 2020 Best Places to Work in New Jersey program, visit https://njbiz.com/welcome-ad/?retUrl=/best-places-to-work-in-nj-2020/
The Best Companies Group managed registration, administered surveys, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings for both The NonProfit Times and NJBIZ awards.
About Kessler Foundation: 
Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes—including employment—for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation also leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. 
For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.
Contacts: 
Carolann Murphy, PA; 973-324-8382; CMurphy@KesslerFoundation.org

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Today, Point-of-Care Partners announced the launch of "The Dish on Health IT, a podcast focused on the latest health IT innovations, policies and industry shifts impacting U.S. healthcare delivery. During each podcast, a rotating panel of charismatic senior health IT experts will discuss game-changing health IT topics and trends to help subscribers stay ahead of new and emerging opportunities that lie within health IT.    
Curated for and by health IT and business leaders and sponsored by Point-of-Care Partners, the Dish on Health IT is available now on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts and other podcast listening apps. New episodes will be added every two weeks.    
The first podcast, Health IT in a COVID-19 World, is available now. During the 37-minute podcast, the expert panel discussed the role of health IT in addressing the perplexing issues surrounding the pandemic and how health IT is rapidly evolving to support positive change.
"The Dish on Health IT is focused on helping healthcare leaders in provider, payer and vendor organizations stay ahead of heath IT opportunities and policies that are changing the face of healthcare and do it in an entertaining format," says Tony Schueth, CEO and Managing Partners of Point-of-Care Partners. "We will look at a given topic or issue through a multi-stakeholder lens to give listeners a holistic view of the health IT ecosystem and gain actionable insights for their organizations."
Health IT leaders and the health IT curious may subscribe, view published podcasts and request topics for future podcasts on pocp.com.    
About Point-of-Care Partners
Point-of-Care Partners is a health IT management consulting firm with in-depth expertise in ePrescribing, eMedication management, health information exchange, population health management and multi-stakeholder initiatives. To learn more about how Point-of-Care Partners can help your company understand the changing health care landscape and implement effective strategies, contact info@pocp.com.
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COVID-19 has changed our approach to health care, and for women trying to avoid an unplanned pregnancy, that includes how to access contraception. Telehealth is a viable option to access contraception while maintaining the required social distancing norms necessary to staying healthy.
Power to Decide is committed to ensuring all people have the information and access to resources in order to have the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to become pregnant and have a child. Here are a few of the many telehealth resources available on Bedsider, an online birth control support network operated by Power to Decide. 

    What telehealth is (and isn't) and why you should use it to get your birth control.

    7 sexual health services you can get from the comfort of your own home.

    How to get birth control delivered right to your door.

Before the outbreak of this pandemic, the Title X domestic gag rule and other Administration policies were already making it harder for those struggling to make ends meet to access contraception. These policies have also exacerbated the lack of access for the more than 19 million U.S. women in need who currently live in contraceptive deserts—counties where they lack reasonable access to a clinic offering the full range of contraceptive methods.
When considering these challenges, the benefits of telehealth can reach far beyond the immediate need presented by COVID-19 and can assist all those living in contraceptive deserts and or trying to overcome the challenges of the current Administration's policies.
Further, according to the data, women are more likely to be impacted by COVID-19. A recent analysis found that women are more likely to hold jobs most affected by stay at home orders, such as working in the service industry; are paid less than their male counterparts; and even where they are designated essential, women must often choose between employment and caring for their children.
During these trying times, Power to Decide provides the opportunity for immediate assistance through its Contraceptive Access Fund, BCBenefits. By giving to this worthwhile effort, you can help provide access to free or low-cost birth control methods to those most in need.
Power to Decide is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to ensure all people—no matter who they are, where they live or what their economic status might be—have the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. Please visit us at http://www.PowerToDecide.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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LIFT, a healthcare research, design, and marketing strategy firm serving the consumer healthcare and life science spaces, today released preliminary results of its latest study exploring the lived experience of American healthcare consumers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The study is being conducted by LIFT over the course of eight weeks and is focused on a variety of topics such as personal values, community, news and information resources, and various aspects of what LIFT calls the "Five Dimensions of Emotional Truth."
"The idea behind this study was for the LIFT team to lean-in and use our talents and skills to uncover some of the realities we are dealing with as healthcare consumers in the face of this pandemic, and then share what we learn with our larger community," said Dave Chlastosz, President at LIFT. Components of the study include one-on-one interviews with LIFT's in-house anthropologists and an online survey instrument designed to add additional texture to the qualitative findings while simultaneously strengthening the validity of the final data presented.
"We are three weeks into this research effort and we are already seeing some very interesting themes emerge from the data," added Matt Bradley, lead anthropologist and Vice President of Insights at LIFT. "We designed this as a qualitative study leveraging in-depth ethnographic interviews and a series of open-ended questions to unearth the truth of how consumers feel about this experience at ground-level. As a healthcare consumer myself and someone with a vested interest in understanding life in this new normal, I am very excited to be a part of the study. The results that I am seeing are very compelling."
Findings of the study are still preliminary but indicate that despite the fact that the demands of social isolation are taxing, there is a theme of personal improvement embedded in people's opinions and feelings. While self-isolating in quarantine and the practice of social distancing are the new normal for most Americans, a majority of respondents say that they are strengthening key relationships, connecting on a deeper level, rediscovering old networks and tightening bonds with friend groups that were mostly surface-level acquaintances before cases accelerated and "stay at home" orders were issued.
Healthcare consumers share a mixed sense of pessimism and inspiration regarding the demands placed on them during the pandemic. Preliminary findings indicate that a majority of consumers are struggling with many aspects of their social, work and family lives since the advent of social distancing measures were enacted.
"This is a paradox of sorts," explains Bradley. "There are plenty of contradictory emotions in life, for example happiness is the opposite of sadness and visa versa—yet we can often feel happy and sad at the same time. These new restrictions on life are challenging in many respects, but they are also making life simpler, easier, and less hectic for many. This is an interesting observation that we can find encouraging in times like this."
Respondents also share that social distancing and isolation resulting from the pandemic has made a positive impact on their wellbeing. When asked "How, if at all, has [the COVID-19 pandemic] impacted your social life?", more than half of respondents indicated that virtual interactions are clearly on the up-tic, and while a majority of respondents indicated they miss physical proximity to friends, church, exercise, and social connections gained by going into public, more than 71 percent of respondents state that their emotional wellbeing is being positively impacted.
One additional and encouraging theme emerging in the study is the idea that this experience will ultimately shape us into better people—an attitude shared by 67 percent of respondents. "Consider what makes someone a better person," said Bradley. "Is it accepting personal responsibility? Listening to, cooperating with, and caring for others? Being a part of the solution and doing your part? I think all these things are indications of self-betterment and our data is showing that this is exactly what consumers say they are doing."
A final report will be made available to the general public and the healthcare industry at-large in the coming weeks. To take the online survey, please click here. For additional information about the research project, or to request a copy of the final study report, please email LIFT at cv19study@lift1428.com.
ABOUT LIFT 
Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tenn. with additional offices in Jupiter, Fla. and Atlanta, Ga., LIFT is an independent healthcare research, design, and marketing strategy firm serving the consumer healthcare and life science spaces. Through the practical applications of design thinking and ethnography, LIFT specializes in illuminating human-centered insights and strategy for healthcare marketers seeking to impact their Share of Experience. To learn more, visit http://www.lift1428.com.




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My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides innovative genetic counseling solutions, today announced it is teaming up with UConn Health's Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center's Hereditary Cancer Program to ensure that UConn's patients who have undergone genetic testing for cancer predisposition have access to timely and accurate genetic counseling information through the online delivery of My Gene Counsel's Living Lab Reports. Together, My Gene Counsel and UConn Health will use state-of-the-art digital tools to efficiently communicate up-to-date genomic information that will drive an improved standard of care.
By supplementing its current genetic counseling services with My Gene Counsel's digital counseling tools, UConn Health will serve as a leader in this space with the ability to better support patients over time in the post-test period. Each incoming patient will receive an electronic Living Lab Report – sponsored by UConn Health and the Linda Clemens Breast Cancer Foundation – that is personalized to the individual's genetic test results and outlines the most frequently asked questions and answers on topics related to disease risk, medical management options, relevance to family, emotional support, and available resources. This information is supported by tools to enhance understanding, such as hover dictionary and graphics.
"Genetics can be overwhelming and confusing, so when a patient leaves my office, I worry about how much information they have retained," said Connor Linehan, MS, LGC, a board-certified genetic counselor for the Hereditary Cancer Program at UConn Health. "Our goal, in partnering with My Gene Counsel, is to increase patient understanding in the hopes that better comprehension equals appropriate medical follow-up and better health outcomes. The addition of a user-friendly genetic counseling report that patients can review before and after their appointment and over time will be invaluable to empower them to make informed decisions about their healthcare."
The Living Lab Reports are written and continuously updated by a network of top certified genetic counselors and medical experts and are vetted by patient advocates. In addition to delivering complex genomic information in a way that patients can understand, the reports will update and notify patients automatically by text and/or email as My Gene Counsel adds new information to reflect changes in disease risk, medical management options, variant reclassification, and relevant clinical trials.
"I encourage patients to contact us over the years as information about hereditary cancer changes over time," said Jennifer Stroop, MS, CGC, LGC, a board-certified genetic counselor for the Hereditary Cancer Program at UConn Health. "However, this is not always easy. We are very excited to now be able to offer our patients a reference tool with continuing updates and notifications. With these continued touchpoints for engagement and retention, we will be able to meet the expressed need to help our patients feel more connected and supported in the long term."
My Gene Counsel's wraparound solution, available at UConn in May 2020, will enable the responsible return of results, engage and update patients, and integrate data into UConn's health care system. Living Lab Reports will be personalized by gene and variant and provided for all results, whether testing is negative or identifies a variant of clinical or uncertain significance.
"We are excited to partner with UConn Health, a forward-thinking health system on the cutting-edge of hereditary cancer and precision medicine," said Ellen Matloff, MS, CGC, president and CEO of My Gene Counsel. "Their dedication to improving health through education, innovation, and patient-centered clinical care beyond the initial genetic test aligns seamlessly with our own ideals."
More than 600 people undergo genetic counseling and testing each year as part of the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center's Hereditary Cancer Program, which is staffed by two genetic counselors. The expanding volume of patients and limited bandwidth led the team to proactively seek out a technical solution that could help solve the challenge of monitoring critical clinical updates and research and recontacting patients.
"It is essential for UConn Health, as a major university center, to keep pace with the growing demand for up-to-date genomic information," said Susan Tanenbaum, MD, medical director of the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center. "The integration with My Gene Counsel is a giant step towards UConn Health assuming a position of global leadership in genomics and personalized medicine."
About My Gene Counsel: 
My Gene Counsel bridges the gap between genetic testing and precision medicine by addressing one of the most critical pain points in the industry – lack of accurate and timely genetic counseling information for patients and providers. Their Living Lab Reports deliver genetic counseling information that updates as new clinical information emerges, guidelines evolve, and genetic variants are reclassified. Founded by certified genetic counselors with 30+ years of clinical experience, My Gene Counsel empowers partners to efficiently deliver on the promise of precision medicine. For more information, visit http://www.mygenecounsel.com.
About UConn Health: 
UConn Health is Connecticut's only public academic medical center. Based on a 206-acre campus in Farmington, UConn Health has a three-part mission: research, teaching and patient care. Home to the UConn School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine and UConn John Dempsey Hospital with nearly 5,000 employees supporting nearly 1,000 students, over 800,000 annual patient visits, and innovative scientific research contributing to the advancement of medicine. For more information, visit http://www.health.uconn.edu. 


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In response to the global coronavirus crisis, the Kelly Foundation awarded grants totaling $220,000 to Northern California food banks in Sacramento, Yolo, Alameda and Sonoma counties. Recipient organizations include Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Yolo Food Bank, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Alameda County Community Food Bank and Meals on Wheels of Alameda County.

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In response to the global coronavirus crisis, the Kelly Foundation awarded a total of five individual grants to Northern California food banks in Sacramento, Yolo, Alameda and Sonoma counties. The grant monies, representing $220,000 in total donations, will be used to secure and refrigerate food supplies, support community deliveries, and pay workers. Recipient organizations include Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Yolo Food Bank, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Alameda County Community Food Bank and Meals on Wheels of Alameda County, the latter of which serves food primarily to housebound elders who are among those at greatest risk from COVID-19.
"Access to food is a fundamental right, and the Kelly Foundation is pleased to support families throughout Northern California by awarding grants to five regional food banks serving some of the most at-risk populations," said Shawn Kelly Devlin, President of the Kelly Foundation and Chairman of the Board of River City Bank. "As demand for these essential services continues to surge, it is imperative that we equip our food banks to meet needs and help our communities rise to the multitude of challenges presented by COVID-19 without sacrificing health and wellness."
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"COVID-19 has stressed our organization like never before, and we are sincerely grateful for this important funding from the Kelly Foundation," said Melanie Flood, Director of Development and Communications for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. "Demand has skyrocketed, and we are seeing people in need who have never asked for assistance from a food program before. This funding will help us continue to purchase food, invest in supplies and equipment to keep pace with demand, and provide vital services while also planning for the next 60 to 90 days."
"The Redwood Empire Food Bank normally serves 82,000 people per year, and we are projected to serve twice that number because of the COVID-19 crisis," said David Goodman, CEO of Redwood Empire Food Bank. "This contribution will help us purchase and refrigerate food, pay our dedicated staff and fuel our trucks to make deliveries across Sonoma County. Ultimately, it will keep food on the table for thousands of people who need it."
"Human lives literally will be saved because we received critical funding to ensure food access to vulnerable people," said Joy Cohan, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at Yolo Food Bank. "The Kelly Foundation's generosity will provide more than 10 days of nourishment for the more than 35,000 people experiencing hunger in Yolo County."
In evaluating the needs of communities throughout its organizational and geographic footprint, the Kelly Foundation prioritized providers and allocated funds according to the total number of people and families served, as well as the urgency of the need. Sacramento Food Bank and Yolo Food Bank each received a grant in the amount of $75,000; Redwood Empire Food Bank received a $25,000 grant, Alameda Food Bank received $12,500 and Meals on Wheels of Alameda County was awarded a grant of $32,500.
The Kelly Foundation supports health and human services, education, culture, environment and civic improvement through its funding. Each year, the Foundation provides approximately $500,000 in grants to organizations that support the Sacramento and North Bay Area regions. Since merging with the RCB Foundation in 2009, the Kelly Foundation, of which River City Bank remains a major contributor, focuses on giving back to the greater Sacramento region through charitable donations.
For more information about the Kelly Foundation, please visit KellyFoundationSacramento.org.
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About the Kelly Foundation 
The Kelly Broadcasting Company's KCRA-TV (Sacramento-Stockton-Modest, CA) went on the air on Sept. 5, 1955, and the owners of the Kelly Broadcasting Company established the Kelly Foundation in December 1988 as a formal vehicle for structuring charitable contributions. The Kelly family sold KCRA-TV in 1999 and have continued the Kelly Foundation ever since. In 2009, the River City Bank Foundation merged with the Kelly Foundation, and some executives of the Bank currently serve on the Foundation's Board. Jon S. Kelly founded River City Bank and continues to support the Bank. His daughter, Shawn Kelly Devlin, currently serves as President and Chairman of the Board. The Kelly Foundation is an expression of the importance the Kelly family places on being a good neighbor and citizen in regions where they do business. For more information on the Kelly Foundation, please visit KellyFoundationSacramento.org or call (916) 978-4892.
About River City Bank 
Named one of Sacramento Business Journal's "50 Fastest Growing Companies" for each of the past three years, River City Bank is the Sacramento region's premier business bank with assets over $2.5 billion. River City Bank offers a comprehensive suite of banking services, including loans, deposits and cash management tools to the business, consumer and commercial real estate sectors. With tailored, executive-level service and a "Superior" financial rating from the nation's leading independent bank-rating firm, Bauer Financial, River City Bank redefines the banking experience and every touch point that surrounds it. River City Bank is the largest, independent, locally-owned bank in the Sacramento region with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and a presence in Southern California. For additional information, please visit RiverCityBank.com or call (916) 567-2600. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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Sharon Kleyne & Pamela Bonney Discuss Nutrition, Water & Diet for Healthy Immune Systems Throughout Life. Nature's Tears EyeMist for Dry Eye Sponsors Power of Water Water Life Science Sharon Kleyne Talk Show on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio.

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Air Date: 13 April 2020
Guest: Pam Bonney, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND, nutrition & fitness practitioner, Tried & True Nutrition, Inc. M.S. degree in clinical nutrition from New York University, Huntington, New York
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"We're moving towards integrative medicine," says New York nutritionist Pam Bonney, "that integrates many modalities."
"We're living and learning together," says Sharon Kleyne, founder of Bio Logic Aqua Research Water Life Science. "The Global Health Olympics means that we all need to be in training worldwide to learn new health habits and long-term health practices to ensure our health and the mental and physical health of others worldwide."
In her commentary, radio host Kleyne asserts that "we're all in this learning process together. That is why I bring up the quarterback Tom Brady again and again and again. Like all of you," Kleyne confides, "I've followed football all my life. What Brady has taught us with his training methods, his personal and professional practice and health habits, on and off the field, is to strive for rhythm. The quarterback is teaching us all about this rhythm to achieve healthy immunity."
This balance is what the Global Health Olympics is all about. "You will learn to take care of your health and train yourself and learn to live with others. Learn your everyday habits. Wash your hands (https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a31903011/black-paint-white-gloves-viral-video-shows-hand-washing-technique) several times a day and wash your face twice a day, morning and night. And remember that the food you eat is your natural medicine."
When asked what she is learning about immunization during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bonney replies, "The importance of self-care. Part of your immunity protection is your nutrition and daily diet. Clean water is very important, too," Bonney continues. "Where I live, tap water isn't clean, so it's important to have a good filtration system." Bonney goes on to explain that there is a lot of water in vegetables and fruit. "I will go to my grave," Bonney declares, "saying that we need to eat more vegetables and fruit every day. Our GI tract is the second brain of our body. Healthy nutrition is the best way to have a healthy immune system."
When asked by host Sharon Kleyne what she would like to leave the listening audience thinking about, Bonney replies, "Start each day with a big glass of water. Incorporate fruit and vegetables into at least 50 percent of your daily food intake. Make effort to eat a plant-based diet. That means 80 percent to 90 percent fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, some high-quality meat and little or no dairy. That's what boosts the immune system."
Kleyne personally recognizes the first responders, clerks, farmers, truckers, medical personnel, sanitation engineers, scientists, researchers, planners and others who are helping so many people during this worldwide health and immunity crisis.
Kleyne also reminds everyone not to forget the children of the world. "Hold a child's heart in your hands," says Kleyne.
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You can listen to Sharon Kleyne's internationally syndicated The Power of Water & Your Health sponsored by Nature's Tears EyeMist on VoiceAmerica with Program Director Rose Hong of Global Dragon TV featuring Pamela Bonney MS, RDN, CDN, FAND. Pamela Bonney who is working for her doctorate in diet and nutrition. Pamela Bonney educates for diet and nutrition to be the next medicine for immunity protection. The Global Health Olympics Water Life Science founder and evaporative dry eye researcher Sharon Kleyne as they discuss nutrition, water, pandemics, viruses, infectious disease, proactive care, education and evaporation, follow this link: 
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122945/how-to-protect-our-frontline-healthcare-professionals
You can also tune in to recent talk radio shows with Kleyne featuring Kevin Kearns (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122821/how-to-keep-kids-strong-and-healthy-to-fight-coronavirus) and Rodrigo L. Romulo, M.D. (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122421/encore-infectious-disease-101-the-fundamentals-of-controlling-and-fighting-infectious-disease).
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PAWS Act Coalition alerts domestic violence shelters of availability of $2 million in Federal grants to increase pet-friendly options for survivors of domestic violence

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020
The PAWS Act Coalition, a group of nonprofit and for-profit organizations, is working to raise awareness among the domestic violence shelter community of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program. This program will support shelter and transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence and their companion animals, which was made possible by the passage of the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act by Congress in 2018.
"The PAWS Act funding and new grants mark an important milestone in keeping more pets and their families together," said Nina Leigh Krueger, president of Nestlé Purina PetCare. "Purina is committed to continuing to work alongside our partners to increase the number of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters so families and their pets can safely leave an abusive situation and heal together."
"With incidents of domestic violence increasing as a result of coronavirus stay-at-home orders, the need for pet-friendly sheltering will also grow, and this funding could not have come at a better time," said Steven Feldman, Executive Director of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). "HABRI is proud to have participated in this two-plus year effort to support the successful implementation of the lifesaving PAWS Act. The PAWS Act Coalition and many in the greater pet care community have worked hard to make this grant program a reality."
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will provide up to five grants of $400,000 each, to begin on October 1, 2020. The primary goal of this funding is to support shelter and transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence and their companion animals. With these grants, the DOJ seeks to increase the number of shelter beds and transitional housing options to meet the needs of domestic violence survivors who need shelter or housing for them and their companion animals. Funding provided by this grant will also provide training to local stakeholders on the link between domestic violence and the abuse and neglect of companion animals; the needs of domestic violence survivors; best practices for providing, or referring, support services to such survivors; and best practices in designing and delivering services that protect survivors confidentiality.
The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), will accept applications for this grant program through May 29, 2020. The PAWS Act Coalition will work to share this funding opportunity as widely as possible so that worthy organizations are informed and can apply.
To apply for funding, please visit: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=325887.
Organizations in the PAWS Act coalition include: 

Purina (Nestlé Purina PetCare)

Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)

Noah's Animal House

Pet Partners

Urban Resource Institute (URI)

RedRover

Two of these organizations, Noah's Animal House and Urban Resource Institute, are part of the only 10% of domestic violence shelters across the country that actively offer co-shelter services to keep both pets and their owners away from the dangers of domestic abuse. Together these two incredible organizations have saved more than 1,800 pets from abusive conditions, so that no domestic violence survivor is forced to choose between staying in an abusive relationship and leaving their pet with their abuser.
"Our People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) program and its increasing utilization across seven domestic violence shelters in New York City is a proof point that pet-friendly shelter is an important avenue of escape for people and pets facing abuse, channeling the healing power of the human-pet bond during times of crisis and transition," said Nathaniel Fields, President and CEO of Urban Resource Institute. "This critical funding provided by the PAWS Act will provide more facilities with the resources to offer individuals and their beloved pets shelter together, with the opportunity to live the safest, fullest lives possible."
"By being forced to stay at home during this pandemic, we are all experiencing firsthand the love and reassurance that our pets provide during crisis. Since 2007, Noah's Animal House has cared for over 1,500 pets of domestic violence victims from 29 states across the U.S, in addition to our home state of Nevada. Women drove thousands of miles, driving past other women's shelters in every state for one reason only - their pet had to be included in their escape plan," stated Staci Alonso, founder of Noah's and Top Ten CNN Hero 2019. "With the PAWS Act funding now available, more women's shelters can become pet friendly and save lives."
"In support of the PAWS Act Coalition, Pet Partners grassroots advocates made their voices heard during every step of the legislative process – recruiting key co-sponsors in the Senate, supporting passage of the PAWS Act, and building support in communities across the country. Many thousands of constituent messages, tweets, and phone calls to Congress were made emphasizing the importance of this legislation. Pet Partners is grateful to so many advocates around the country whose actions will help pets and people remain together in traumatic situations – when they need each other most," said Annie Peters, CEO of Pet Partners.
"RedRover works to strengthen and preserve the human-animal bond by providing financial assistance, resources and support to low-income individuals and survivors of domestic violence and their pets, so families can escape together and stay together," said Nicole Forsyth, RedRover President and CEO. "As we've seen through the RedRover + Purina Purple Leash Project, grants to domestic violence shelters help fulfill a lifesaving need of keeping pets and people together, and this PAWS Act funding will help build on our efforts and expand the options available for domestic violence survivors with pets."
About Purina 
Nestlé Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. A premiere global manufacturer of pet products, Nestlé Purina PetCare is part of Nestlé S.A., a global leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Learn more about the Purina and RedRover partnership and Purple Leash Project grants at http://www.purpleleashproject.com
About Pet Partners 
Pet Partners is the national leader in demonstrating and promoting the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted interventions. Since the organization's inception in 1977, the science proving these benefits has become indisputable. With more than 13,000 registered teams making more than 3 million visits annually, Pet Partners serves as the nation's most prestigious nonprofit registering handlers of multiple species as volunteer teams. Pet Partners teams visit with patients in recovery, people with intellectual disabilities, seniors living with Alzheimer's, students, veterans with PTSD, and those approaching end of life, improving human health and wellbeing through the human-animal bond. With the recent release of its Standards of Practice for Animal-Assisted Interventions and international expansion, Pet Partners is globally recognized as the industry gold standard. For more information on Pet Partners, visit http://www.petpartners.org.
About the Urban Resource Institute 
Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a leading non-profit organization that provides comprehensive, holistic, and supportive social services that aid and empower New Yorkers in times of crisis. URI's programs provide care for survivors of domestic violence, individuals with developmental disabilities, homeless families, and other at-risk populations, allowing them to live in safety and recover from trauma in both residential and non-residential settings. With deep community relationships and a flexible, innovative approach to program development and service delivery, URI is uniquely equipped to provide solutions to the challenges affecting New York City's most vulnerable populations. URI merged with the Center Against Domestic Violence in 2018, the first licensed provider of domestic violence shelter in New York. With nearly 80 years of combined experience, the organization is the largest provider of domestic violence residential services in the country, with the ability to shelter over 1,200 individuals, including survivors and their families, on any given day. For more information, please visit http://www.urinyc.org.
About Noah's Animal House 
Noah's Animal House was the first stand-alone full service pet boarding facility in the country built on the grounds of and in partnership with The Shade Tree Shelter in 2007 to provide safety, shelter and support for the pets of the clients of the shelter. A second location serving up to 36 animals in Reno, Nevada opened February 2018 in partnership with the Domestic Violence Resource Center. In a national survey, 71 percent of women seeking safety in a domestic violence shelter reported pet abuse in their home and more than 25 percent delayed leaving because they did not have an escape plan that could include their pets. To learn more about Noah's Animal House, visit http://www.noahsanimalhouse.org.
About RedRover 
Since 1987, RedRover has focused on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the human-animal bond through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance and education. For the fifth consecutive year, RedRover has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. To learn more, visit http://www.redrover.org.
About HABRI 
HABRI is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the world's largest online library of human-animal bond research and information; funds innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human-animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information, please visit http://www.habri.org.

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"With incidents of domestic violence increasing as a result of coronavirus stay-at-home orders, the need for pet-friendly sheltering will also grow, and this funding could not have come at a better time," said Steven Feldman, Executive Director of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABR



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