May is Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month

“We hope that Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month inspires more families, members of the medical community, educational institutions, government entities, insurers and the broader community worldwide to ask questions and seek support,” said Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters.

PHOENIX (PRWEB)
May 04, 2023

Adding to their many pioneering efforts, Feeding Matters, is proud to celebrate the 5th annual PFD Awareness month which is recognized around the globe with fourteen officially approved states and counting. The Arizona based nonprofit requested this special designation in 2019 to highlight the medical, emotional, financial, educational and social struggles that families navigating the broad spectrum of pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) face. Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs, issued a proclamation declaring May 2023 as annual Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month. View the Governor’s proclamation in full here.

PFD impacts more than one in 37 American children under the age of five annually. This makes PFD more prevalent than well-known childhood conditions such as cerebral palsy and autism. Defined as impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skills, and/or psychosocial dysfunction, PFD is more than a symptom, it is its own condition. Struggling families face many barriers including; a lack of evidence-based data, the diverse and often misunderstood or underserved nature of PFD, grief and pressure when they cannot feed their child. Moreover, they face the challenge of painstaking meal times where every bite, every calorie and every milestone is extremely hard-earned.

In attempt to advocate for these families, Feeding Matters is proud to announce their first annual PFD Awareness Month Campaign: Call it PFD: Feed the Cause, helping individuals educate themselves and others through ample opportunities to get involved:

“There is an undeniable link between heightened awareness of PFD and equitable access to screening, diagnosis, and early intervention that will positively contribute to the health outcomes for thousands of children,” said Jaclyn Pederson, chief executive officer of Feeding Matters. “We hope that Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month inspires more families, members of the medical community, educational institutions, government entities, insurers and the broader community worldwide to ask questions and seek support,” Pederson concluded.

The simple Feeding Matters Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire may help target areas of concern for families and physicians. Families, caretakers and members of the medical community are also encouraged to visit: Resources and Support or to join us and attend our virtual International PFD conference, available on-demand through May 31, 2023.

About Feeding Matters

For kids with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), every bite of food can be painful, scary, or simply impossible to swallow, potentially impeding nutrition, development, growth, and overall well-being. Yet, there is no functional system of care for PFD locally, nationally, or internationally. That’s why Feeding Matters is dedicated to creating a world where children with pediatric feeding disorder will thrive. Established in 2006, Feeding Matters is the first organization in the world uniting the concerns of families with the field’s leading advocates, experts, and allied healthcare professionals to ignite unprecedented change to the system of care through advocacy, education, support, and research – including a stand-alone diagnosis, the International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference, and the Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire. In 2021, Feeding Matters reached nearly 200,000 individuals in 50 states and 143 countries through their programs and website. To learn more about pediatric feeding disorder, visit feedingmatters.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at @FeedingMatters.

Media Contacts:

Stephanie Sanstead

Public Relations

stephanie@communicadenceco.com

602-476-9997

Jaclyn Pederson, MHI

Chief Executive Officer

Feeding Matters

jpederson@feedingmatters.org

602-690-6680

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We’ve gone BIG this year. Smilyn Rewards members can score 5x points on any product sitewide. And the best part is if you are not a Smilyn Rewards member, it’s free to sign-up. Not to mention, we are starting the party a day early.

CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 04, 2023

Smilyn Wellness is starting the Cinco de Mayo celebration early. The leading Delta 8 brand has unveiled a huge 40 percent off sitewide sale PLUS 5x Points Rewards* on every purchase through May 7, 2023. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your favorite CBD and Delta products! No promo codes needed. (*Must be enrolled in Smilyn Rewards Program to Collect and Redeem Points. Sign up is free.)

“May 5th isn’t just your lucky day here at Smilyn. The Cinco de Mayo holiday signifies Mexico’s win over the French army in 1862 and has become a huge celebration across the United States,” stated Howie Haber, General Manager of the Smilyn brand. “We’ve gone BIG this year. Smilyn Rewards members can score 5x points on any product sitewide. And the best part is if you are not a Smilyn Rewards member, it’s free to sign-up. Not to mention, we are starting the party a day early.”

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About Smilyn Wellness

Smilyn Wellness in California is a CBD-wellness brand simplifying the benefits of premium hemp extract. We exist to revolutionize. We exist not only to help individuals look and feel amazing — but also smile throughout the adventures of life. Combining scientific data with health-based knowledge, Smilyn offers a portfolio of hemp-derived CBD, Delta, and Mushroom products that are trustworthy, tasty, and geared toward an active new-age lifestyle.

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At Sun Mar Healthcare, we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to recognizing their hard work and dedication.

BREA, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 04, 2023

Sun Mar Healthcare, a long-term care advisory and services organization with skilled nursing facilities across California, has awarded brand-new cars to three of its top employees in an annual giveaway as tokens of appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

The company surprised Estela Urbina, a long-tenured licensed vocational nurse at Mission Care Center, with keys to her brand-new Hyundai Elantra. Elizabeth Sewah, another long-time employee at Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center, was also surprised with a brand-new Hyundai. Belinda Pagsisihan, an employee at both Del Mar Convalescent Hospital and Monterey Park Convalescent who has been with Sun Mar for 18 years, was the third employee to receive a brand-new car from the company during the giveaway.

“At Sun Mar Healthcare, we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to recognizing their hard work and dedication,” said Mike Oxford, COO of Sun Mar Healthcare. “We are thrilled to reward Estela, Elizabeth and Belinda with brand-new cars as a token of our appreciation for their contributions to our organization. We are proud to have such fantastic employees, and we will continue to invest in their success and well-being.”

The annual safety car giveaway is just one of many events Sun Mar holds in recognition of its employees. While they can become finalists in the car giveaway as a result of their outstanding levels of commitment and care, all of Sun Mar’s employees are regularly celebrated with activities such as parking lot cookouts catered by the likes of In-N-Out Burger, Marie Callender pies, Little Caesars pizza and Rich Farm ice cream.

For more information, contact Nicole Rios at NRios@sunmarhealthcare.com.

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“We are humbled by this honor which stands to accelerate our continuous journey toward providing the best value-based care to the communities we serve.”

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)
May 04, 2023

The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) has named Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Premier Medical Associates (PMA) as this year’s recipient of its Acclaim Award. This is the second time that the physician group, based just outside of Pittsburgh, has received the prestigious award.

As the Acclaim Award recipient, Premier Medical Associates is recognized as the nation’s premier health care delivery organization that has successfully aligned itself with the ‘Quadruple Aim’ – a health care framework which AMGA believes is essential for medical groups and integrated health systems as they move toward value-based care.

The framework encompasses improving the patient experience, improving population health with a focus on quality health outcomes, improving equitable access to care, reducing the per capita cost of health care and emphasizing workplace wellness for health care workers.

“The purpose of the Acclaim Award is to recognize organizations that exemplify the highest ideals of the AMGA model of care,” said Jerry Penso, MD, president and CEO, AMGA. “Premier Medical Associates has aligned their physician workforce within a culture of value-based care and demonstrated remarkable improvements in both patient satisfaction and provider wellness.”

According to AMGA, Premier was recognized for the following initiatives:

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  Developing a strong focus on improving the control of chronic diseases, increasing screening rates and improving immunization rates to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases
• Creating a patient experience committee and appointing patient experience managers
• Participating in a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) that includes provider and hospital participants across three states
• Attaining level 3 NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home certification continuously since 2013
• Creating an equity dashboard for colorectal cancer screening rates, hypertension control, diabetes control and more

“The AMGA framework drives all our value-based programs at Premier, and their guidance has greatly assisted us in our quest to develop a sustainable population health model of care,” said Bob Crossey, DO, president of Premier and quality officer at the AHN Primary Care Institute. “As a two-time recipient of the Acclaim Award, we are humbled by this honor which stands to accelerate our continuous journey toward providing the best value-based care to the communities we serve.”

Premier Medical Associates is the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the Greater Pittsburgh area with 100 providers, 22 medical services and specialties delivering care in 10 convenient locations. Premier is headed by a nationally awarded physician and leadership team, representing over 400 employees.

“We congratulate the clinicians and staff at Premier for once again being recognized with this much deserved award. Their unique approach to providing outstanding care in supportive environments for both patients and caregivers has helped set a standard for health care delivery that is emulated across our network,” said Bill Johnjulio, MD, chair, AHN Primary Care Institute.

To learn more about the AMGA Acclaim Award, visit http://www.amga.org.

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About Allegheny Health Network

Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org), is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. The Network is composed of 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute and a group purchasing organization. The Network provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, cardiovascular disease, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women’s health, diabetes and more. AHN employs approximately 21,000 people, has more than 2,600 physicians on its medical staff and serves as a clinical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

About American Medical Group Association

AMGA is a trade association leading the transformation of healthcare in America. Representing multispecialty medical groups and integrated systems of care, we advocate, educate, and empower our members to deliver the next level of high-performance health. AMGA is the national voice promoting awareness of medical groups’ recognized excellence in the delivery of coordinated, high-quality, cost-effective care. More than 175,000 physicians practice in our member organizations, delivering care to one in three Americans. Learn more at http://www.amga.org.

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“Now that we have shown that our technology can produce accurate results for OTC deficiency, we are applying it to other rare metabolic diseases.” Russell Lo, PNRI Senior Research Project Specialist and study lead author

SEATTLE (PRWEB)
May 04, 2023

Every expectant parent hopes to welcome a healthy baby into the world. Unfortunately, infants with some genetic diseases appear healthy at birth, but then rapidly deteriorate—they become lethargic, stop eating, develop seizures, and may progress to coma—symptoms common to a variety of metabolic disorders. For the physicians charged with their care, it is a race against time to determine which disorder is causing their fragile patient to decline.

For these newborns and their families, there is hope in the form of a new technology that can provide physicians with the information they need to rapidly diagnose and treat these patients. PNRI Senior Investigator Aimée Dudley, Ph.D., and her team have developed a powerful set of scientific tools that allows them to predict whether a change in the genetic sequence of a specific gene is likely to cause disease.

A study published today in the American Journal of Human Genetics describes the tools that the Dudley Lab developed to assess the changes in a genetic sequence (variant) associated with ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTC deficiency), a rare, inherited metabolic disorder. OTC deficiency causes ammonia to accumulate to toxic levels in the blood and brain. Infants born with the severest forms of this disease rapidly develop life-threatening symptoms.

“OTC deficiency is a devastating disease, but we have potentially lifesaving treatments. The key is to make the diagnosis and start treatment in time,” said Andrea Gropman, M.D., Division Chief of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics and Neurogenetics at Children’s National Hospital, Principle Investigator of the Urea Cycle Rare Disease Consortium (UCDC), and co-author of the study. The UCDC is one of 26 rare disease consortia sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. The UCDC network consists of thirteen U.S. and three international sites.

The tools developed came out of the Dudley Lab’s research using yeast cells–the same type of yeast used in baking–to understand the impact of variants in the genes responsible for human metabolism. By testing the impact of over 1,500 variants in the gene associated with OTC deficiency, they were able to determine which variants were likely to cause severe disease and which were not.

“It is now possible to rapidly sequence the genomes of critically ill newborns. But to use this information, we need to be able to associate the genetic variants we find in a patient with the risk of developing a particular disease,” said Nicholas Ah Mew, M.D., Director of the Inherited Metabolic Disorders Program at Children’s National Hospital, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University, and study co-author. “Having this dataset is a big step toward being able to do that for OTC deficiency.”

The next step will be to evaluate the use of this data in real-life settings. The hope is that clinicians will be able to use this information to identify and treat those newborns at the highest risk of developing severe OTC deficiency more rapidly. “This is an excellent example of what can be accomplished by strong partnerships between basic science researchers and clinicians,” said Dr. Aimée Dudley. “We hope that our data will also accelerate the development of new treatments and cures for OTC deficiency.”

“Now that we have shown that our technology can produce accurate results for OTC deficiency, we are applying it to other rare metabolic diseases. We hope to make this type of data available for many more rare diseases,” said Russell Lo, PNRI Senior Research Project Specialist and lead author of the study.

The technology built by the Dudley Lab at PNRI offers hope for a brighter future for infants with life-threatening metabolic diseases.

About PNRI:

Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) is a nonprofit biomedical research institute, where scientists are using innovative approaches in genetics and genomics to tackle some of the most difficult problems in science and medicine. The institute was founded 67 years ago in Seattle, Washington, as a place where scientists were free to pursue discoveries that promised the highest chance of improving human health. The goal was at the beginning, and remains today, to conduct foundational science leading to impactful medical innovations. To learn more, visit pnri.org.

Media contact:

Louise Maxwell

lmaxwell@pnri.org

(206) 568-1479

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Helix Professional Pain Cream

“Helix Professional Pain Cream is very well tolerated by many patients, young and old, including a few of our 90-year-olds and even a centenarian!” – Dr. Joseph D. Salamone

FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB)
May 04, 2023

Parker Laboratories, Inc., manufacturer and developer of Helix™ Professional Pain Relief Cream, announces a partnership with Dr. Joseph D. Salamone. Dr. Salamone is an expertly trained chiropractor and pain management professional with more than 30 years of experience helping patients find solutions to their chronic pain. Dr. Salamone will inform the future development of the Helix Professional Pain Relief product line and how the line is marketed to professionals including chiropractors, physical therapists, sports medicine practitioners, osteopaths, and massage therapists.

Dr. Salamone integrates several products from the Helix Professional Pain Relief line into his practice daily, stating, “With decades of experience as a chiropractor, I can say, without reservation, that Parker’s Helix Pain Relief creams provide effective relief. As the opioid and fentanyl epidemic in our country continues to be one of the biggest growing concerns, we have to address pain in multiple stages. Helix products, being nonaddictive, are used daily in our practice. This treatment, in conjunction with effective chiropractic care and therapy, helps decrease spasm, pain and swelling along the affected musculoskeletal areas. Helix Professional Pain Cream is very well tolerated by many patients, young and old, including a few of our 90-year-olds and even a centenarian!”

Helix Professional Pain Relief Cream is manufactured in America and exclusively sold to consumers through chiropractors, physical therapists, fitness professionals, and other pain care practitioners. Product formulations have been rigorously developed by Parker Laboratories and thoroughly tested to ensure safety, effectiveness, and consistency. The product line includes Helix Pain Relieving Cream, Tri-Active Therapy Cream, CBD Therapy Cream and CBD Clinical Cream. Professionals offering pain management solutions can visit http://www.helix4pain.com to request a product sampling.

About Parker Laboratories:

Parker Laboratories is a leading global medical products company that develops, manufactures, and markets pain relief creams, ultrasound and electromedical contact media and accessories, as well as leading lines of cleaners and disinfectants. A worldwide leader in ultrasound medical products for more than 65 years, Parker Laboratories is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a manufacturer of medical devices and all its products are produced under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) directives. For more information, visit parkerlabs.com and helix4pain.com.

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Opportunities to launch new organizations in high growth fields are directly aligned with our overall USA and global strategy, and we are honored to work with brilliant leaders creating the future of medicine.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
May 04, 2023

MCI USA’s Association Solutions division is pleased to welcome the Society for RNA Therapeutics as a new full-service association management client. The mission of the newly formed nonprofit scientific society is to promote research, education, and developments in RNA therapeutics to improve global health. RNA therapeutics have the potential to revolutionize numerous potential medical applications, including treatment of genetic diseases, cancer treatment, vaccines, regenerative medicine, and rare diseases.

“MCI USA immediately saw the value and importance of helping to create a new organization to serve and support this incredibly dynamic area of science, medicine, and research. Opportunities to launch new organizations in high growth fields are directly aligned with our overall USA and global strategy, and we are honored to work with brilliant leaders creating the future of medicine,” said Erin Fuller, Chief Strategy Officer, MCI USA. “The MCI team is proud of our partnership with the inaugural board of directors to launch the Society for RNA Therapeutics, during this exciting time of establishing a new, global organization that will help treat genetic diseases and cancer as well as develop vaccines.”

The Society for RNA Therapeutics is a global network with goals that impact all aspects of RNA therapeutics:

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  Support translational research and development of RNA therapeutics
• Develop standards for RNA manufacturing and guidelines for clinical trials
• Facilitate public-private-regulatory partnerships and to advocate for accessible RNA therapeutics for all patients
• Provide public and professional education and develop training guidelines
• Advocate for patients with diseases amenable to RNA therapies
• Develop clinical best practices in RNA therapeutics
• Support early career and professional development
• Advocate accessibility to RNA therapeutics for low and middle income countries for the enhancement of global health

“RNA therapeutics are changing the way medicine is developed and delivered,” said John P. Cooke, M.D., Ph.D., Founder and President of the Society for RNA Therapeutics. “The Society for RNA Therapeutics is led by an international group of scientists and physicians and is dedicated to serving scientists, clinicians, patient groups, policymakers and the broader public. Together, the Society will promote research, education and share key advances in this rapidly emerging field of medicine.”

For nearly 30 years, MCI USA’s Association Solutions division has helped advance the goals of its mission-driven nonprofit clients. With more than 150 Association Solutions employees in its Chicago and Washington, DC, offices, MCI USA provides results-oriented experience and expertise in full-service nonprofit management, strategic planning, community building, creative services, accounting practices, technology solutions, event conceptualization, and more.

Read more about the Society for RNA Therapeutics on the newly released website, http://www.srnat.org.

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ABOUT MCI

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MCI’s US headquarters is in the Washington, DC area with offices in New York, Baltimore, Dallas, and Chicago. http://www.wearemci.com/en-us

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In addition to monthly webinars and in-person events, the Illinois-based nonprofit Elderwerks offers specific training programs for professionals through its Dementia Academy.

“A majority of our calls are regarding changes in behavior, memory loss, next steps, and those in crisis due to a dementia diagnosis. We want to help people plan for these situations, understand how to engage, and how to cope through the entire process.”

PALATINE, Ill. (PRWEB)
May 04, 2023

As we age, we tend to forget certain things such as a house key or, perhaps, a phone number. We become more concerned as an older loved one does things that seem out of the ordinary such as having difficulty verbally communicating or losing interest in daily activities, or having an unusual emotional reaction to something mundane.

These could be signs of what is known as dementia. According to the National Institute on Aging, dementia “is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Some people with dementia cannot control their emotions, and their personalities may change.” A recent study by Columbia University found that “almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while another 22% have mild cognitive impairment.”

Elderwerks, a Palatine, Illinois nonprofit offering senior living coordination, advocacy, and education is offering the public and professionals dementia training. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 11 Elderwerks is offering a live and virtual presentation, “Caregiver Burnout: Caring for a Person Living with Dementia,” by Elderwerks Dementia Reality Master Trainer and Registered Nurse Chris Petrik. The program will cover what causes the stress of caregiving for a person living with dementia, how to identify the signs of strain, and how this situation affects both people from mental and physical standpoints.

“Dementia is a devastating disease that no one should go through alone, as a caregiver or as the person living with the disease,” said Elderwerks President Jennifer Prell. “Dementia education is important for anyone who encounters people with cognitive impairment. A majority of our calls are regarding changes in behavior, memory loss, next steps, and those in crisis due to a dementia diagnosis. We want to help people plan for these situations, understand how to engage, and how to cope through the entire process.”

In addition to monthly webinars and in-person events, Elderwerks offers specific training programs for professionals such as case managers, social workers, and memory support staff at all levels, the knowledge and tools they need through its Dementia Academy. Participants learn about memory loss, effective communication skills, and problem-solving remedies for people who exhibit challenging behavior.

“There has been a very positive response to these programs,” Prell said. “We receive many calls asking when the next dementia class is. They’re typically well attended, and many talk about how they learned a new perspective or new information from the classes.”

Within the Academy is a special program called Dementia Reality®, a collaboration between Elderwerks and CJE Senior Life, a Chicago nonprofit that also helps the needs of older adults. This program combines skills training with real-life obstacles in a virtual world. Master Trainers help participants gain skills training with real-life obstacles in a virtual world. There are classroom group discussions and follow-up periods.

“This program truly gives participants a first-hand experience in how they can help to improve the quality of care for a person living with dementia,” Prell said. “Those who enroll in the program can earn one and one-half hours of continuing education credits per module, 5 modules available. The Dementia Reality training teaches personhood, empathy, safety and understanding, and managing behaviors. Some benefits for clients and residents include better communication, improved behavioral outcomes, and decreased use of psychotropic medications.”

For more information, visit Elderwerks at https://www.elderwerks.org/.

About Elderwerks:

Based in Palatine, Elderwerks, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has helped thousands of older adults and seniors age well. Elderwerks offers complimentary information, referrals, and guidance for all types of senior living, home care, support services, and benefits based on your or your loved one’s needs. Acting as “senior guidance advisors,” we help find the right solutions for you or your loved one. Whether it’s assisted living, memory care, a referral for an elder law attorney, veterans benefit specialist, or transition to any other type of senior care, Elderwerks simplifies the process of navigating senior living options and supportive services. We can offer you support in a very short period. Don’t let the future overwhelm you, call Elderwerks first: 855-462-0100. For more information, visit Elderwerks’ website. ###

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