“The results of our work with PowerMyLearning far exceeded our expectations,” said Meadows Principal Magdalena Moore.

NEW YORK and SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 15, 2022

PowerMyLearning, a K-12 nonprofit that unlocks the power of collaboration among families, teachers, and students, today shared research results from their “Nurture Student Growth Through Social Emotional Learning (SEL)” program at Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary School (“Meadows”). The research shows that integrating SEL practices into academic instruction can accelerate reading and math outcomes and improve student behavior and SEL skills like self-efficacy.

At the start of the 2021-22 school year, the leadership and staff at Meadows, a Title I school that is part of the Franklin-McKinley School District in San Jose, Calif., were acutely aware of the impact of the pandemic, the economic downturn, as well as political and racial unrest on student learning and mental health.

After a year of remote instruction, Meadows leadership sought an evidence-based approach that addressed three focus areas:

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  Build teacher capacity to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs.
• Improve students’ behavior and SEL skills.
• Strengthen relationships with families.

PowerMyLearning partnered with Meadows to implement an SEL intervention that included professional development workshops and small-group coaching sessions for teachers as well as workshops for families focused on supporting their own and their children’s well-being.

With PowerMyLearning’s support, Meadows effectively addressed all three focus areas and accelerated reading and math outcomes. An impact study showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the proportion of students who exceeded or met district benchmarks before and after the SEL program for Star Reading (+13%; <.001) and Star Math (+ 7%; p=.03).

The program also:

• Built teacher capacity: Thanks to bite-sized, flexible professional development, teachers became significantly more confident in supporting students’ SEL competencies, including self-efficacy (+11%; <.10), sense of belonging (+10%; <.10), and sense of safety (+11%; p=.08).
• Improved students’ behavior and SEL skills: By embedding SEL into the curriculum, students became better equipped to manage their emotions and developed key skills to support their learning. Students had significantly better self-efficacy (+12%; <.10) and self-management (+7%; p=.08) after the program.
• Strengthened relationships with families: Meadows successfully strengthened relationships between students, teachers, and families. The SEL program significantly improved teacher-family relationships (+13%; <.01) and school climate (+7%; p=.03).

“The results of our work with PowerMyLearning far exceeded our expectations,” said Meadows Principal Magdalena Moore. “We received workshops on trauma-based practices, transforming discipline into learning opportunities, and mindfulness. These topics were right in line with what we needed to come back from a year of distance learning in a way that got kids connected again. As the study shows, rebuilding our community created a climate in which our students felt empowered to achieve academically.”

“We’re excited to see these outcomes, given the enormous need for learning recovery and SEL support across the country,” said PowerMyLearning CEO and Co-Founder Elisabeth Stock. “Our program helped teachers incorporate SEL into their instruction so that it didn’t feel like ‘one more thing,’ and so students’ SEL gains could directly benefit their learning recovery. We congratulate the Meadows community on their success.”

Funding for the implementation of PowerMyLearning’s SEL program in Meadows was provided by the Lowenstein Foundation. Access the full case study to learn more.

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About PowerMyLearning

PowerMyLearning is a national education nonprofit that unlocks the power of collaboration between families, educators, and students to advance educational equity and accelerate social emotional learning and academic achievement. The organization’s “Triangle of Learning Relationships” approach focuses on activating the exponential power that occurs when the trio of students, teachers, and families collaborate on the same learning goals, turning mediocre results into stellar outcomes in all school communities. Through meaningful, evidence-based programs, PowerMyLearning enables K-12 communities to thrive. To learn more, visit PowerMyLearning.org

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Davis Estates 2020 Thank You First Responders Chardonnay

Davis Estates would likely not be standing without the life-saving work of the brave first responders who fought hard to save our property two years ago. Not only is this wine delicious, but it also allows us to give back to these local heroes in a big way as a small token of our appreciation.

CALISTOGA, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 15, 2022

Davis Estates has dedicated their 2020 First Responders Chardonnay to the brave firefighters who fought to save their winery and so many others two years ago during the 2020 Glass Fire in Napa Valley. Appropriately dubbed the ‘Thank You First Responders Chardonnay,’ this wine will benefit local heroes, with 50% of the proceeds going directly to Napa Valley firehouses.

Davis Estates was directly impacted by the 2020 wildfire season that devastated areas of Napa Valley. Due to the round-the-clock work of the brave firefighters and first responders and Davis Estates’ commitment to wildfire preparation, the winery ultimately survived the Glass Fire with their tasting room and many of their vineyards intact.

While Davis Estates has always upheld giving back as a key mission statement, their proximity to this disaster and the local heroes who fought, and continue to fight, for their community made dedicating this wine to the cause a natural choice for Davis Estates’ founder and owner, Mike Davis.

“We know that Davis Estates would likely not still be standing without the life-saving work of the brave first responders in the Napa Valley who fought hard to save our property two years ago,” shares Mike Davis. “Not only is this wine delicious, but it also allows us to give back to these local heroes in a big way as a small token of our appreciation.”

The 2020 First Responders Chardonnay took the place of the Davis Estates Chardonnay for this vintage. While the wine is similar to the regularly released Chardonnay that Davis Estates fans know and love, because of winemaking conditions during the fires, the 2020 First Responders Chardonnay saw no new oak and had to be finished in stainless steel tanks, giving it a crisper and refreshing flavor profile.

The philanthropic wine is available for purchase directly through the Davis Estates website and makes the perfect addition to a holiday meal or as a gift. The Davis Estates portfolio includes Davis Estates and Phase V Labels. For more information on Davis Estates, visit http://www.davisestates.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

About Davis Estates:

Davis Estates is a family-owned and operated estate winery located in the northern region of Napa Valley, crafting exceptional wines known for their nuance, complexity, and elegance. Best-known for terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignons, Davis Estates also produces exceptional Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and special Bordeaux blends, along with single varietals of everything grown on the estate. The picturesque winery property covers 155 acres, 11 of which are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, and Petit Verdot. The estate sweeps from the famous Silverado Trail on the valley floor up into the eastern hills, cresting at 1,100 feet. This change of elevation, exposure, and micro-climate, combined with a range of well-drained volcanic soils, creates an ideal place to grow their preeminent grapes.

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We are excited to support the launch of Amazon HealthLake Imaging, which will improve data analytics and workflow capabilities for end-users, also providing easier and quicker access to patient images and reports.

RALEIGH, N.C. and MONTREAL (PRWEB)
November 15, 2022

Today, Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leading global provider of enterprise medical imaging solutions, announced support for Amazon HealthLake Imaging, a new HIPAA-eligible capability from Amazon Web Services (AWS), now available in preview. This development will help introduce Amazon HealthLake Imaging to the healthcare industry.

Amazon HealthLake Imaging is designed to create cost-saving efficiencies in the process of storing, converting and streaming data within Intelerad products Long-Term Archive and Disaster Recovery. Attendees at the 2022 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting taking place in Chicago from November 27-December 1 may receive a demonstration of the new solution at Intelerad’s booth, #6107, and at the AWS booth, #6958.

“We are excited to support the launch of Amazon HealthLake Imaging, which will improve data analytics and workflow capabilities for end-users, also providing easier and quicker access to patient images and reports,” said Morris Panner, President, Intelerad. “As a result of this new cost-and resource-optimizing product, Intelerad can focus more time and energy on accelerating our cloud PACS transition, enhancing patient care in leading healthcare facilities and improving accuracy for analysis and diagnosis.”

Amazon HealthLake Imaging helps automate processes for uploading, storing, converting and later retrieving medical imaging data. In addition, Amazon HealthLake Imaging is designed to convert images into a specific format that is better optimized for frequent streaming, allowing professionals to rapidly retrieve and view images they’ve already uploaded using the program.

“We’re pleased to know our partner, Intelerad, is using Amazon HealthLake Imaging in a way that will provide ample benefits to not only our practice but also their established client base,” said Sam Merandi, Administrative Vice President of Radiological Physician Associates. “This relationship could, in turn, have big implications for us as it frees up Intelerad to expedite the development of the solutions we most need to improve patient care. Any new innovations to accelerate image uploading speed and retrieval is a welcome addition.”

“With the launch of Amazon HealthLake Imaging, AWS continues to innovate on behalf of our customers and AWS Partners,” said Chris Hafey, Principal Product Manager at AWS. “We are thrilled that Intelerad has chosen Amazon HealthLake Imaging to accelerate its cloud PACS transition. This will benefit our mutual healthcare customers by enabling fast, sub-second, medical image retrieval within clinical workflows, securely accessed from anywhere – web, desktop, or phone – with high availability.”

Demonstrations of Amazon HealthLake Imaging will be available at RSNA 2022. To schedule a meeting, visit http://www.intelerad.com/rsna22. To book a media briefing with Intelerad at RSNA 2022, please email hollie.barnidge@alloycrew.com.

About Intelerad

Intelerad is one of the leading providers of medical imaging software and services for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and Montreal, Quebec, Intelerad has over 900 employees located in offices across six countries. Nearly 2,500 healthcare organizations around the world rely on Intelerad products to manage patient data, helping them reduce time and workload while improving patient outcomes. Intelerad’s award-winning enterprise imaging solutions have been recognized globally by KLAS, with Intelerad’s Ambra Health ranked #1 for Image Exchange in the 2022 Best in KLAS: Software and Professional Services report. To learn more, visit intelerad.com.

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Hollie Barnidge

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855-300-8209

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Silverlon® wound dressings have a permanently plated metallic surface, which provides the antimicrobial benefits of silver in the dressing without staining the skin and without increasing bioburden.

This historic achievement is the culmination of more than 20 years of effort, thousands of hours of work and significant investment by our government. We are proud to provide an FDA-cleared product for the management of these injuries and further assist with disaster preparedness for our country.

GENEVA, Ill. (PRWEB)
November 15, 2022

Argentum Medical, a medical device leader and pioneer of silver-plated dressing technology, announced that it received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Radiation Dermatitis (RD) and Cutaneous Radiation Injury (CRI) through dry desquamation for its Silverlon® Burn and Wound Care products.

Silverlon is the first medical device to be cleared in the U.S. for management of Cutaneous Radiation Injury through dry desquamation.

“This historic achievement is the culmination of more than 20 years of effort, thousands of hours of work and significant investment by our government. We are proud to provide an FDA-cleared product for the management of these injuries and further assist with disaster preparedness for our country,” states Raul Brizuela, CEO of Argentum Medical.

The key to determining the effectiveness of Silverlon for management of radiological injuries was an $11.6 million development contract awarded to Argentum Medical by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR).

Peter Antinozzi, Ph.D., Argentum Medical’s Project Manager of the BARDA funded project, credits the resolute efforts of the interdisciplinary project team of industry, government, and academic experts for this achievement. “In the past three years, our highly productive private-public partnership between Argentum Medical and BARDA has yielded two critical FDA clearances to support a joint goal of disaster preparedness against chemical and radiological threats. The experimental approaches to support these clearances were innovative and state-of-the art and involved the development of novel methods and models.”

In 2019, Silverlon received the first FDA clearance for mustard-induced vesicant injuries, which established Silverlon as a safe treatment for chemical warfare injuries such as vapor sulfur mustard burns. Now, in 2022, Silverlon has received the first FDA medical device clearance for both radiation dermatitis and cutaneous radiation injuries. This is truly a unique clearance, a dual-role clearance, which has immediate medical treatment benefits to manage radiation dermatitis, a common side-effect of radiation therapy for cancer treatment, and establishes Silverlon as a safe and effective product to manage cutaneous radiation injuries resulting from accidental or intentional radiation incidents.

“Silverlon technology is highly effective relative to other products on the market because of its ability to stretch and conform across a bodily area, resulting in more exposure to and longer duration on a wounded area,” adds Raul Brizuela. “Rather than rely on a wound dressing that needs to be changed every few hours, Silverlon can be used for much longer periods of time, reducing the need for rapid resupply. The clinical trial data (NCT04238728, clinicaltrials.gov) that supports this novel clearance demonstrated the feasibility, patient compliance, and safety of Silverlon use to manage radiation-induced injuries such as radiation dermatitis.”

Silverlon has received FDA clearances for multiple indications since 2003.

Silverlon’s Military Heritage

Developed for combat injuries, Silverlon antimicrobial technology is used throughout the U.S. Military for the management of burn and blast injuries. Silverlon products contain 50 to 100 times more metallic silver ions than silver-impregnated dressings and have been shown to be highly effective in hostile and austere military environments.

Silverlon is incorporated into numerous deployed Medical Tactical Combat Casualty Care kits and is also supplied in bulk to Combat and Support Hospitals and Tactical Forward Surgical Teams. The wound dressing is also included in burn care protocols in the Joint Theater Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline.

Silverlon burn products and protocols are extensively used by the U.S. Army and by U.S. Air Force Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) teams and are taught at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Critical Care Air Transport Basic Course.

Beyond the military, Silverlon dressings are used today by surgeons and other healthcare professionals around the world on surgical wounds, in negative pressure wound therapy, on chronic wounds, burns, skin grafts, and IV and catheter-related wounds.

Argentum Medical continues to explore new applications and markets for its Silverlon technology in keeping with its corporate mission to improve clinical outcomes. For more about Silverlon, visit http://www.silverlon.com.

The development of Silverlon for use on mustard-induced vesicant injuries, radiation dermatitis and cutaneous radiation injuries has been funded in whole or in part with federal funds from BARDA under contract numbers HHSO100201300019C and HHSO1002018000022C.

About Silverlon

Silverlon® wound dressings have a permanently plated metallic surface, which provides the antimicrobial benefits of silver in the dressing without staining the skin and without increasing bioburden. Silverlon was originally developed for the U.S. military, where it is still extensively used for management of burn and blast injuries. Silverlon dressings are used today by surgeons and other healthcare professionals around the world on surgical wounds, in negative pressure wound therapy, on chronic wounds, burns, skin grafts, and IV and catheter-related wounds. For more information, visit http://www.silverlon.com

About Argentum Medical

Argentum Medical pioneered the use of silver-plated nylon. Specializing in the development of innovative products made from silver-plated nylon, the company continues to explore new applications and markets for its Silverlon® technology in keeping with its corporate mission to improve clinical outcomes.

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My Care Labs lab technician Edgar Perez working with combo PCR samples in the laboratory.

“We expect hospitalizations to be up this winter for both RSV and Influenza, along with Covid-19. Masks off and more congregating leads to more community spread,” said Harvey Singh, My Care Labs CEO.

FREMONT, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 15, 2022

My Care Labs, a California infectious disease testing laboratory, announces availability of all-in-one RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza A/B test kits for schools, individuals, and businesses. Our new combo test diagnoses individuals for four diseases in one easy, accurate test. Unfortunately, RSV hospitalizations are ramping up among children and elderly alongside Covid-19 and Flu, with a surge of cases seen weeks earlier than the normal winter season.

At My Care Labs, we’re suited up for the latest virus: Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV. With symptoms similar to the cold or flu, it’s an ortho-pneumo-virus causing issues as serious as bronchiolitis and pneumonia in people from infancy to old age. “We expect hospitalizations to be up this winter for both RSV and Influenza, along with Covid-19. Masks off and more congregating leads to more community spread,” said Harvey Singh, My Care Labs CEO.

My Care Labs is launching a 4-panel combo test this month for RSV, all Covid-19 variants, and Influenza A and B. One fast, easy, and secure test. Organizations can use in-person testing or utilize our self-test option with pre-paid FedEx priority overnight envelopes for fast 24-48 hour turnaround. Contact us today for help setting up your bulk test kit orders or in-person testing program for all four diseases.

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  No cost to students, teachers, staff, and vendors, with any insurance plan
• Negotiated low rate for uninsured individuals
• 24-hour PCR results for early detection
• One-time simple registration*

We offer free bulk test kits and $0 testing services – both with 24-hour results. Our laboratory is prepared to test school districts of any size.

Click here to learn more and to book a discovery call for your school district.

My Care Labs is a CLIA-certified COVID-19 RT-PCR testing facility with its own laboratory and pop-up locations throughout California with same-day and 24-hour turnaround times. The company also offers managed in-person testing by trained My Care Labs medical staff as well as self-service next-day testing. All services are provided at no-cost with any insurance plan including: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Healthnet, Kaiser, Medi-Cal, MediCare, and most others. Through its business operations in Silicon Valley, Riverside County, Coachella Valley, India, and Brazil, My Care Labs is partnering and collaborating with leading biopharma companies, institutions, and governments to support personalized healthcare across California. Further information is available on the company’s website, http://www.mycarelabs.com. Stay in touch on LinkedIn or @mycarelabs on Twitter. Reach out to us at media@mycarelabs.com.

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Memorial Hospital Pembroke

“We are honored that our bariatric center has been reaccredited because it gives patients peace of mind that their care is being managed with the highest standards of surgical care for weight-loss and other metabolic issues,” said Stephen Demers, CEO, Memorial Hospital Pembroke.

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (PRWEB)
November 15, 2022

When it comes to patients seeking surgical treatment for weight-loss and other metabolic conditions, healthcare experts recommend finding a nationally accredited bariatric center that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality. South Florida patients don’t need to go far as Memorial Hospital Pembroke recently received reaccreditation for this service by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

Alongside Memorial Hospital Pembroke, there are two other bariatric centers part of Memorial Healthcare System that also hold this accreditation – one at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood and another at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines – all three bariatric centers raising the standards of care high for the benefit of patients.

“We are honored that our bariatric center has been reaccredited because it gives patients peace of mind that their care is being managed with the highest standards of surgical care for weight-loss and other metabolic issues,” said Stephen Demers, CEO, Memorial Hospital Pembroke.

The MBSAQIP Standards, Optimal Resources for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, ensure that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. MBSAQIP-Accredited centers offer preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for patients with obesity.

Memorial Hospital Pembroke’s reaccreditation comes with a commitment to quality care that begins with expertly trained staff and the leadership of an experienced bariatric surgeon, who is Dr. Brett Cohen, Chief, Adult General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Program. The rest of the bariatric surgical team include Dr. Jeremy Gallego Eckstein, Associate Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery; Dr. Joseph Melendez-Davidson, general and bariatric surgeon; Dr. Emil Matei, board certified general surgeon and medical director, Bariatric Program, Memorial Hospital West. The program at Memorial Hospital Pembroke and the other facilities is tasked with continuous review of surgical data as they continue improving the structure and outcomes expertise necessary to provide safe, efficacious, and high-quality care to all metabolic and bariatric patients.

To earn MBSAQIP Accreditation, Memorial Hospital Pembroke met essential criteria for staffing, training, facility infrastructure, and patient care pathways, ensuring its ability to support patients with obesity. The center also participates in a national data registry that yields semiannual reports on the quality of its surgical outcomes and identifying opportunities for quality improvement. The MBSAQIP Standards, Optimal Resources for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, are published by the ACS and the ASMBS.

After applying for MBSAQIP Accreditation, centers undergo an extensive site visit by an experienced bariatric surgeon who reviews the center’s structure, processes, and clinical outcomes data. Centers that earn accreditation are awarded a specific designation level, depending on how many patients it serves annually, critical care capabilities, the types of procedures provided, and whether it provides care to patients under the age of 18.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about 93 million adults in the United States are affected by obesity and that number continues to increase. The disease of obesity increases the risks of morbidity and mortality because of the diseases and conditions that are commonly associated with it, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, among other health risks. Metabolic and bariatric surgery has proven to be effective in the reduction of comorbid conditions related to obesity.* Working together, the ACS and the ASMBS have developed accreditation standards for metabolic and bariatric surgery to assist patients with obesity in identifying centers that provide optimal patient care.

*Buchwald H, Avidor Y, Braunwald E, et al. Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA. 2004;292(14):1724-1737. DOI:10.1001/jama.292.14.1724.

About Memorial Healthcare System

Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public healthcare systems (by revenue) in the U.S. and a national leader in quality care and patient satisfaction. Recently named the #1 healthcare brand in the U.S. (Monigle’s “Humanizing Brand Experience”), it features a patient and family-centered approach to care at facilities that include Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center in Wellington, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Hospital Miramar, and Memorial Manor nursing home. To learn more, visit mhs.net.

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the quality of care for surgical patients. Its achievements have placed it at the forefront of American surgery and have made the College an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 82,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world.

About the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is the largest organization for metabolic and bariatric surgeons in the world, with more than 4,200 members. It is a not-for-profit organization that works to advance the science of metabolic and bariatric surgery. The ASMBS is committed to educating medical professionals and the lay public about metabolic and bariatric surgery, including the associated risks and benefits, as a treatment option for obesity.

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