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US Consumers Are Moving Away from Formal Diet Plans and Into Whole Body Health and Lifestyle Changes

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“Consumers no longer think of health and wellness as an add-on, but as an integrated part of how they live their lives; that, in turn, opens opportunity for brands to become a permanent solution,” says Darren Seifer, NPD Group food and beverage industry analyst.


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US consumers’ attitudes and behavior around health and wellness are shifting from diets and “can’t haves” into whole-body health and lifestyle changes they feel will be long-lasting, reports The NPD Group. At the pandemic’s beginning, stress and disorientation drove many consumers to indulge. Still, as the pandemic went on, consumers became more focused on health and wellness, according to NPD’s recently released America’s Health Pulse: Closing the Gap Between Wants and Needs.

Dieting today for many consumers isn’t always about weight loss. To many, it’s about good nutrition and their well-being. About a quarter of US adults report to NPD they are on a diet, and 16% of those are on “their own diet” versus a formal diet plan, like intermittent fasting or keto. According to NPD, consumers today customize their diets by adapting formal diet or nutrition plans to meet their individual wellness needs and lifestyle changes.

Health and wellness goals vary by generation. When thinking about the long term, older Gen Zs, born 1997 to 2005, and younger Millennials, born 1990 to 1996, strive to look good or gain weight along with other health and wellness goals. On the other hand, older and younger Boomers are addressing their immediate health needs and want to stay healthy and live longer, finds the NPD report, which taps into several of the company’s syndicated research services, including its Health Aspirations & Behavioral Tracking Service.

“The pattern of consumer attention to health and wellness shows increasing awareness and adaptation across the board,” says Darren Seifer, NPD food and beverage industry analyst of the author of “America’s Health Pulse” report. “This means consumers no longer think of health and wellness as an add-on, but as an integrated part of how they live their lives; that, in turn, opens opportunity for brands to become a permanent solution.”

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About The NPD Group

NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2,000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, and B2B. We have services in 19 countries worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, home improvement, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, and video games. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup.

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Science: Biology

Rubi Laboratories raises $4.5m in seed funding to supply major fashion brands with carbon-negative textiles

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“We’re at a pivotal moment in time where mature modern technologies and advances in biotech can meet to build a world where human prosperity and economic growth are planet-positive.”


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Today, Rubi Laboratories – the pioneer in carbon-negative cellulosic textiles – announces it has raised $4.5m in seed funding. The round was led by Talis Capital and Necessary Ventures, with participation from Climactic, Collaborative Fund, Plug and Play, Incite Ventures, Darco Capital, Cayuse Partners, Axial VC, Climate Capital Collective, and CapitalX. A number of industry leaders joined as angels, including James Reinhart, CEO and founder of thredUP; Manny Mashouf, CEO and founder of Bebe Stores; Nicolaj Reffstrup, founder of GANNI; Alexander Lorestanti, CEO and co-founder of Geltor; and Rei Wang, co-founder of The Grand and former CEO of Dorm Room Fund. The round also includes a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The funding will enable Rubi’s R&D and commercialization to meet the textile needs of major fashion brands.

Founded in 2020 by Neeka and Leila Mashouf, Rubi Laboratories is pioneering the creation of carbon negative cellulosic textiles through its patent-pending, cell-free biocatalytic process, starting with viscose. To do this, Rubi captures CO2 from the waste streams of manufacturing facilities using its proprietary enzyme system which can capture and convert CO2 from a gas input at any concentration. The CO2 is then converted into cellulose, which can then be used to create viscose-based yarn. By utilizing enzymes as the catalyst, Rubi is able to turn 100% of CO2 inputted to the end product with zero waste.

Rubi is providing a carbon negative, zero-water and zero-land alternative to the $15bn viscose industry, which typically relies on pulp derived from wood. Roughly 35% of major fashion brands’ SKUs are made from viscose, a statistic forecasted to grow 8% every year until 2025. Viscose is the third most used textile in the world, with key uses outside of fashion in the automotive industry for items like tyres. While Rubi will initially focus on the fashion market, the company’s longer-term plans include applying the same technology to other industries such as food, packaging and building materials.

The company has raised funding at a critical moment in time for the fashion industry as major brands set ambitious targets to zero carbon, or carbon reduction goals, by 2030. Overall, the fashion industry is the third-most CO2-polluting supply chain in the world, with the majority of emissions coming from the textile supply chain. Even though today’s viscose and cotton textiles come from plants, their processing and manufacturing contribute over 10kg of CO2 per kg of textile. Rubi’s technology enables its textiles to be net carbon-negative per kg of textile. There’s immense market pressure on fashion companies to become more sustainable: at least 60% of fashion customers are demanding sustainable choices, meaning that the industry could see a $52bn profit reduction by 2030 if no action is taken. The most prevalent issue for these brands is sourcing carbon-free materials that can be scaled to meet production, and at price parity: 200 major fashion retailers are already paying a premium for organic cotton.

The founders’ vision for innovating a zero-carbon fashion industry formed in their unique experience in both technology and fashion. CEO Neeka published her first paper in artificial photosynthesis at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab when she was 15 years old, earned simultaneous degrees in Materials Engineering and Business at UC Berkeley, and then went on to manage product at both Lyft and Autodesk before founding Rubi. CTO Leila’s background is in biological engineering and novel cancer immunotherapeutics research, working on nanobiopolymer drug delivery platforms, oncolytic viruses, artificial antigen presenting cell therapies, and engineered protein conjugates since age 15, though most recently as a graduate research fellow at Stanford University Department of Neurosurgery and Bioengineering. She received her B.S. in Computational Neuroscience from the Johns Hopkins University with an in-progress Medical Doctorate from Harvard Medical School. The sisters also bring a lifetime of fashion retail exposure as a result of growing up in the space with their family business Bebe Stores, founded by their uncle Manny Mashouf, which went on to become a multi-billion dollar fashion empire.

Rubi’s first textile samples are expected to be available in March 2022. Rubi has validated its technology by creating a successful prototype and has currently agreed test plans with numerous tier-one global retail and fashion brands. Rubi is also in discussions with various multinational energy and manufacturing companies to provide CO2 to scale up production.

Neeka Mashouf, CEO and Co-Founder of Rubi Laboratories, said: “We’re at a pivotal moment in time where mature modern technologies and advances in biotech can meet to build a world where human prosperity and economic growth are planet-positive. With increased consumer and government pressure to solve fashion’s reliance on carbon-heavy textiles, innovation in textiles can have a dramatic impact on reducing fashion’s carbon emissions. In turn, we’re seeing brands demonstrating a willingness to pay a premium for these materials – as long as there’s a tangible line of sight to reach price parity with traditional materials eventually – both because they know it will drive costs down in the longer term, but also because it supports them in terms of achieving their sustainability goals. We’re excited to partner with Talis, Necessary Ventures and influential funds and angels in this space to bring Rubi’s vision to commercialization!”

Cecilia Manduca, Associate at Talis Capital, said: “As opposed to the great venture stories of the last decade, we believe that the next trillion-dollar companies in this space won’t be creating new markets like Airbnb and Uber did, but instead will replace existing trillion-dollar markets with better, cheaper and cleaner sustainable alternatives. We strongly believe that Neeka and Leila’s unique combined experience in scientific academia, product and retail will enable Rubi to become a winner in this space. We’re looking forward to seeing how this capital can supercharge the next phase of their journey and we’re delighted to be a part of it!”

Neil Devani, Managing Director at Necessary Ventures, said: “Neeka and Leila are building something the world truly needs. More sustainable, affordable, and logistically flexible supply chains are top of mind across many industries. This is something we’ve experienced with Solugen in the chemicals industry. With Rubi and textiles, there’s also a palpable response from consumers taking up the climate fight, which is driving excitement in the fashion and apparel industry. Even the videos the team has put out on TikTok are generating strong engagement in just a couple weeks of testing. They’ve already begun attracting great talent and inbound interest, and I’m proud to be supporting them on this important mission.”

Matthew Claxton, Global Director of Sustainability at Plug and Play Tech Center, said: “Plug and Play is very excited to be part of Rubi Laboratories’ journey. Their ability to target two large markets and important environmental challenges is something that we are proud to support. Neeka and Leila are knowledgeable and motivated: we truly believe their innovative company will bring a fresh and revolutionary product to many industries searching to achieve their carbon commitments.”

Press contact:

Ellie Crocker

ellie@taliscapital.com

+447799463008

About Rubi Laboratories

Rubi makes carbon-negative textiles for the fashion industry with synthetic biology. Founded in 2020, the company makes the same high-quality natural textiles used in industry today entirely from carbon emissions, bypassing current agriculture and manufacturing to create a product that is carbon-negative, water- and land- neutral, and naturally biodegradable.

Rubi was founded by two twin sisters, Neeka Mashouf and Leila Mashouf, who grew up in the fashion industry with a global family fashion brand, Bebe Stores. Neeka and Leila then studied to become scientists in materials and biology, and ultimately teamed up to re-invent fashion supply chains with a proprietary biomanufacturing technology that is inherently planet-positive. Rubi represents hard science, fashion, climate justice, and Gen-Zs ensuring our own planetary future. To learn more, visit http://www.rubi.earth.

About Talis Capital

Founded in 2009, Talis is a London-based venture capital firm, backing visionary founders at seed and Series A in the US and Europe. Investing on behalf of an interdisciplinary community of entrepreneurs who’ve built billion-dollar businesses, Talis is uniquely placed to add value to the whole entrepreneurial journey, supporting founders who see the future differently through every stage of their company lifecycles. Darktrace (LSE), Onfido, Ynsect, Garten, Luminance, iwoca, Plum Guide and Pirate.com are among Talis’ portfolio of 55+ companies. For more information, see http://www.taliscapital.com.

About Necessary Ventures

Necessary Ventures invests in what the world needs, with a focus on early-stage companies that are tackling challenges in healthcare, education, financial services, and climate. We help founders use mission-based narratives to drive tangible, business outcomes and more rapidly reach scale. To learn more, visit http://www.necessary.vc.

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we’re present in 35+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we’ve invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/.

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AuntMinnieEurope.com announces winners of EuroMinnies 2022 radiology awards

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We’re pleased that this year’s EuroMinnies awards represent such a broad range of European radiology. These individuals, products, and research studies truly represent the cutting edge of global medical imaging.


ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)

Radiology portal AuntMinnieEurope.com, part of Science and Medicine Group, today announced the winners of this year’s EuroMinnies awards recognizing excellence in European radiology.

The winners of this year’s awards come from a variety of European countries and demonstrate the major advances being made in medical imaging across the continent. Of the four awards representing individuals, all four winners come from different countries.

Now in their fourth year, the EuroMinnies awards are presented in nine categories:

  • Most Influential Radiology Researcher

  • Most Effective Radiology Educator

  • Radiology Rising Star

  • Most Influential Radiographer

  • Most Significant News Event in European Radiology

  • Scientific Paper of the Year

  • Best New Radiology Device

  • Best New Radiology Software

  • Best New Radiology Vendor


“We’re pleased that this year’s EuroMinnies awards represent such a broad range of European radiology,” said Philip Ward, editor in chief of AuntMinnieEurope.com. “These individuals, products, and research studies truly represent the cutting edge of global medical imaging.”

Winners of the EuroMinnies awards can be viewed on AuntMinnieEurope.com.

About AuntMinnie.com and AuntMinnieEurope.com

AuntMinnieEurope.com and AuntMinnie.com are the leading websites for news, education, and interaction for radiology professionals. Rich in timely, dynamic content and customer-centered products and services, AuntMinnieEurope.com and AuntMinnie.com are designed to enhance the professional lives of their members and help them deliver better patient care. AuntMinnieEurope.com and AuntMinnie.com are part of Science and Medicine Group.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

First day of Global Disability Summit results in ground-breaking commitments to disability rights from global leaders

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The Global Disability Summit

“The pandemic not only deprioritised lives and rights of persons with disabilities, not only pushed millions of persons with disabilities into poverty, but also reminded us that discrimination is very present with us,” said Yannis Vardakastanis, President of the International Disability Alliance.


GENEVA (PRWEB)

Governments and other organisations from around the world came together at the online event and pledged to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Many announced new policies and funding. While the first Summit in 2018 was a real pacesetter with over 400 participants and 968 commitments, the second Summit is taking this higher and further, with more than 7000 participants and more than 1250 commitments.


  • By the end of the first day, commitments were made by more than 10 countries towards disability rights.

  • Speakers included the hosts, the Governments of Norway and Ghana and the International Disability Alliance (IDA); the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres; and representatives of 17 governments.

  • Seven UN agencies attended and committed to change the way they include people with disabilities into their work.

The virtual two-day Summit is the world’s biggest gathering of global leaders and disability rights activists and organisations dedicated to commit to change for people with disabilities. It is a vital opportunity for commitments to improve the rights of the world’s one billion people with disabilities, who were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the first day participants discussed the rights and priorities of people with disabilities in areas ranging from humanitarian disasters and climate change to employment and sexual and reproductive rights.

Some of the key commitments made were:

  • The USA made 23 commitments on disability rights. This is the first time the country has made commitments at the Summit. USAID Administrator, Samantha Power said, “As we continue to build back better, we will ensure that we deal everybody in and bring everyone along”.

  • Norway launched its first disability inclusion strategy, including increasing opportunities for people with disabilities in the job market and their priorities in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaption. It also pledged to include disability legislation in its domestic law.

  • The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office announced 18 new commitments including a new disability inclusion strategy up to 2030 and funding for the Global Action on Disability (GLAD) Network.

  • Australia will develop a new policy to promote and protect the human rights of all people with disabilities, including through its development cooperation programme.

  • Malawi committed to adopt a Zero Rejection Policy at all levels of education in-line with provisions of the Disability Act, the Malawi Constitution and the UN The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by 2022.

  • Denmark will work to combat gender-based violence in crises. As the global lead of Call to Action on Protection Against Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies 2021-2022, Denmark is committed to advocating for the inclusion of people with disabilities in efforts against gender-based violence in humanitarian contexts.

  • The European Union promised €5 million in funding for the UN Partnership on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNPRPD).

  • IDA committed to promoting leadership of underrepresented groups of persons with disabilities and to delivering technical assistance on disability-inclusive development and humanitarian action to donors and the UN system.

  • Save the Children made 12 new commitments including to support organization of children and youth with disabilities to strengthen and amplify their self-advocacy, to engage in public policy discussions and to become partners in their own right.

In his welcome to the Summit, Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway said, “If the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved – and they are to be achieved – social and economic development must be rights based and disability inclusive. We must leave no-one behind”.

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, added that inclusion of people with disabilities “cannot just be about economics. It has to be about equality and social justice, and above all, it must be about our humanity… We must tackle disability exclusion head on and do so with a sense of emergency”.

Yannis Vardakastanis, President of IDA, outlined the relevancy of the Summit by saying, “the pandemic not only deprioritised lives and rights of persons with disabilities, not only pushed millions of persons with disabilities into poverty, but also reminded us that discrimination is very present with us. Against this background we are gathering today and tomorrow to reposition disability rights once again on the right track”.

The second Global Disability Summit will continue tomorrow (17 February 2022). This year’s event is entirely virtual and is being live-streamed from Norway.

More information along with the up-to-date agenda can be found online, and anyone can take part in the Summit at: http://www.globaldisabilitysummit.org

For updates and live announcements follow us on Twitter at: @GDS_Disability, #CommitToChange and #GDS2022

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Ingenovis Health’s Betty Wageman Named to SIA Staffing 100 – North America

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“Betty has been a devoted driver of excellence for our clients experiencing staffing shortages in challenging and volatile situations, and has imparted decades of wisdom as she mentors leaders to get to the next level of their careers.”


DENVER (PRWEB)

Ingenovis Health announces the inclusion of Chief Commercial Officer and Fastaff Travel Nursing President Betty Wageman to the Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2022 Staffing 100 – North America list.

The SIA Staffing 100 – North America list, published for the tenth time by Staffing Industry Analysts, honors the best and brightest of the industry. Sponsored by Indeed, it comprises men and women who navigated a tumultuous 2021 and are charting a course into the future of workforce solutions. The North America list will be printed in Staffing Industry Review magazine’s January/February 2022 issue, as well as online.

“For over 20 years, Betty has impacted the healthcare staffing industry in tremendous ways. She has been a devoted driver of excellence in delivery for our clients and MSP partners experiencing staffing shortages in challenging and volatile situations, from strikes to COVID, and has imparted decades of wisdom on those around her as she mentors leaders to get to the next level of their careers,” said Bart Valdez, chief executive officer of Ingenovis Health. “In the formation of Ingenovis Health last year, Betty was a key driver, stewarding each brand in the new company to maintain its unique value proposition and set industry standards for world-class leadership at every level to foster growth in the next generation of leaders.”

In her role as President of Fastaff and Chief Commercial Officer of Ingenovis Health, Wageman has set and driven successful achievement of ambitious goals and growth for all brands in the portfolio, and ensured an enhanced level of service for healthcare and hospital system clients. Her commitment to a culture of collaboration, transparency and determination is an example for leaders at every level of the organization, and a foundational principle in her success helping clients navigate the rapidly changing cycles within the healthcare industry.

Wageman’s colleague Michelle Filipkowski, Senior Vice President of trustaff Client Services was recognized on the 2021 SIA Global Power Women in Staffing, while Ingenovis Health COO Laurie Reichert was named to the 2020 Global 150 Women in Staffing list.

To learn more about Ingenovis Health, visit http://www.ingenovishealth.com.

About Ingenovis Health

Ingenovis Health is an ingenious new force in healthcare combining the power of industry-leading staffing firms and innovative technology to advance delivery of experienced clinicians to systems nationwide. Brands in the portfolio include trustaff, Fastaff Travel Nursing, U.S. Nursing Corporation, HealthCare Support and CardioSolution.    

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)

Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

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Society: Christianity

Episcopal Relief & Development’s Lenten Meditations Focus on Key Priority Areas

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“Especially now, when the need is so great, I hope all Episcopalians will spend time this Lent reflecting on the lasting change we can help make possible and join me in giving generously,” said the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, President of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Episcopal Relief & Development invites Episcopalians and people of all faith backgrounds to see Christ in others this Lent through the 2022 Lenten Meditations. This year’s reflections focus on the organization’s three key priority areas: Women, Children and Climate, and feature a special section on Disaster Resilience and Response.

“The 2022 Lenten Meditations provide an opportunity for supporters to reflect deeply on those whose lives have been transformed by Episcopal Relief & Development’s programs,” said Josephine Hicks, Vice President, Episcopal Church Programs Episcopal Relief & Development. “Everything Episcopal Relief & Development does is inspired by five core values: faith, dignity, relationship, leadership and excellence. These meditations touch on each of these values.”

Written by leaders in The Episcopal Church, the meditations reflect an intimate knowledge of the organization’s work. The authors include the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church, the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies, and other leaders, both lay and clergy. As a part of Episcopal Relief & Development’s goal to become a carbon-neutral organization, the Lenten Meditations are now delivered only via email and as downloadable PDFs at episcopalrelief.org/Lent.

Supporters are also invited to observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on March 6 or another convenient time during the season. Lent was officially designated at the 2009 General Convention of The Episcopal Church as a time for dioceses, congregations and individuals to remember and support the work of Episcopal Relief & Development. Although the first Sunday in Lent is the official day of observance, churches may hold a special service on any Sunday. Liturgical resources to help congregations observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday are available at episcopalrelief.org/sunday.

“I have been fortunate enough to witness first-hand the remarkable ways in which the work of Episcopal Relief & Development transforms lives around the world,” said the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, President of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church. “Especially now, when the need is so great, I hope all Episcopalians will spend time this Lent reflecting on the lasting change we can help make possible and join me in giving generously.”

Download the Lenten Meditations and learn more about planning an Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday at episcopalrelief.org/Lent.

ABOUT EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT:

For over 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for close to 3 million people struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. Inspired by Jesus’ words in Matthew 25, Episcopal Relief & Development leverages the expertise and resources of Anglican and other partners to deliver measurable and sustainable change in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.

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IWP an Invaluable Lifeline to Vulnerable Injured Workers

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PEORIA, Ill. (PRWEB)

Workers’ compensation lawyer Todd Strong, the founder of Strong Law Offices in Peoria, Illinois, was recently quoted in an article published in NAOHP addressing access to medical care issues.

The article, “IWP: A Solution for Occupational Health Providers to Offer Medications in Disputed WC Cases”, discusses the challenges injured workers in Illinois face in obtaining quality medical care when their work injury claims are delayed or denied.

“IWP is a fantastic equalizer and champion for the injured worker. They provide access to quality pharmaceutical products for the injured worker who has been wrongfully denied or delayed when the injured worker is most vulnerable to insurance company tactics,” according to Todd Strong.

The workers’ compensation lawyers at Strong Law Offices have a long history of advocating for injured workers in Illinois.

According to Mr. Strong, “Insurance companies fight, deny and delay access to Medical Care at every step in an injury case. Our office works with our clients to assess and understand their medical needs. We assist our clients in locating medical providers, such as online pharmacies, that are willing to extend medical care on credit, knowing that the litigation process takes time. Medical providers who are familiar with the Worker’s Compensation laws and procedures know in advance that the insurance companies actively practice polices of unfairness and delay. Insurance Carriers hope to shift costs to the taxpayers through Medicare/Medicaid, or even other group health insurance companies, despite knowing and accepting individual responsibility for the wrongs of their insureds. We fight hard to help our clients navigate this difficult system of “Stall and Delay” tactics. Knowing and understanding the needs of clients and also medical providers is important in establishing those connections to ultimately achieve a more successful outcome for injury victims.”

About Todd Strong

Injury lawyer Todd Strong has decades of experience advocating for injured victims throughout Chicago and Central Illinois. He founded Strong Law Offices in 1999. With locations in Peoria, Springfield, Bloomington, Champaign, and Chicago in Illinois, Strong Law Offices helps injured victims with cases involving workers’ compensation, personal injury, and medical malpractice.

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Leading Home Health Provider, Interim HealthCare, Announces AxisCare as Preferred Home Care Software Vendor

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“Switching to AxisCare was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my franchise.” – Dexter Borbe, owner of Interim HealthCare of Bellevue


WACO, Texas (PRWEB)

Interim HealthCare, the longest-operating nationwide home care company in the United States, has selected award-winning home care software provider, AxisCare Software, as the preferred software vendor for their personal care agencies. The decision was made after Interim HealthCare performed the most extensive vendor analysis in the company’s history, which included a 12-month pilot program.

AxisCare Software was ultimately determined to be the preferred home care software solution for their agencies providing non-medical care after the in-depth evaluation which contained more than thirty-eight key requirements, multiple rounds of reviews, and an evaluation of references, future innovation capabilities, financial stability and more.

AxisCare’s state-of-the-art scheduling and management platform will provide Interim Healthcare’s non-medical agencies with back office and point-of-care solutions such as built-in marketing, scheduling, billing & payroll, business intelligence, payment processing, EVV compliance, and more.

The review took place with participation from Interim HealthCare owners with the goal of finding the highest value, the best performance, and the strongest support available in the home health software industry.

“We are thrilled to select AxisCare as a preferred vendor”, says Jim Glueck, CIO of Interim HealthCare. “The partnership we have established with AxisCare aligns with our goal of business growth through smart innovation and seamless support. We are confident that AxisCare’s robust solution will enable successful operations across our care continuum and grow with us in the future.”

Many existing franchisees have already switched to AxisCare and many more are anticipated to make the move over the next few months. As Dexter Borbe, owner of Interim HealthCare of Bellevue, states: “Switching to AxisCare was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my franchise.”

“It is an honor to be chosen as Interim’s personal care preferred software vendor,” says Todd Allen, AxisCare’s CEO. “Interim HealthCare has an incredible leadership team, and a very diverse service offering across their network. Utilizing AxisCare’s multi-service and multi-payer management tools will help transform their operations and empower them to provide better care – from personal care to Medicaid to staffing, etc. I am looking forward to working with them for many years to come.”

“The transition to AxisCare has helped with improved efficiencies for my office staff from the ease of scheduling to keeping track of all communication between office, staff, referral sources and clients,” states Cathy Olsen, owner of multiple Interim HealthCare locations in Santa Rosa, CA.

About Interim HealthCare

Founded in 1966 as First in Home Care®, Interim HealthCare Inc. is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the support of a national organization that develops innovative programs and quality standards. The only major franchise brand in its category to offer the full continuum of care, the company strives to improve the delivery of home healthcare and staffing services through 330 plus locations servicing the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Ranked #1 for the third year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, franchisees employ nurses, therapists, aides, companions, and other healthcare professionals who provide 25 million hours of home care service to 200,000 people each year, meeting a variety of home health, senior care, hospice, palliative care, pediatric care, and healthcare staffing needs. For more information or to locate an Interim HealthCare office, visit http://www.interimhealthcare.com.

About AxisCare

AxisCare Software is an all-in-one scheduling and management software, serving non-medical home care agencies across all 50 states and 8 countries. Specializing in Private Pay, Medicaid, and other 3rd-Party Billing integrations, their user-friendly platform helps agencies keep track of visits, manage their caregivers, and grow their business.

Recently named a category leader in the home care software space by both G2Crowd and GetApp, their industry-leading tools include a GPS mobile app, custom reporting, drag-and-drop scheduling, caregiver chat, hospitalization tracking, medication reminders, payment processing with next-day funding, built-in marketing, business intelligence, EVV, and more. For more information, they can be reached at sales@axiscare.com or by visiting AxisCare Software.

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AdventHealth Carrollwood establishes a new unit dedicated to treating patients with COVID

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“This partnership with the Hillsborough County Commission shows the kind of health care impact we have in our community and will allow our team of world-class experts to continue providing the highest quality of care to the community,” said Erika Skula, President and CEO at AdventHealth Carrollwood.


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Today, leaders at AdventHealth Carrollwood announced plans to modernize an existing patient care unit, outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, to provide the highest level of care for patients with COVID. The unit conversion is part of an $11.9 million investment that is jointly funded by AdventHealth and Hillsborough County and will strengthen the hospital’s ability to respond to future COVID surges.

“We are deeply committed to providing a higher standard of care to our patients no matter the circumstances. We’ve adapted robust care models to be adequately prepared for patients with COVID throughout the various surges we’ve endured,” said Erika Skula, President and CEO at AdventHealth Carrollwood. “This partnership with the Hillsborough County Commission shows the kind of health care impact we have in our community and will allow our team of world-class experts to continue providing the highest quality of care to the community.”

The 10,680 square foot space for the dedicated COVID unit will be located on an existing unit in the hospital and will be equipped with technological and structural advancements to assist staff in providing elevated care for COVID patients. Some of the additions to the unit will include:


  • Converting 25 private patient rooms to provide increased infection control and further enhance the nationally recognized safety features at the facility.

  • Outfitting all 25 patient rooms with negative pressure to reduce exposure to airborne illnesses.

  • Improving monitoring capabilities that will allow team members to streamline care more efficiently and safely.

“Our team members took COVID-19 head-on, learned new procedures, asked lots of questions, and adapted to the rapid change in clinical information,” said Charity Carlisle, Chief Nursing Officer at AdventHealth Carrollwood. “This dedicated unit will allow us to elevate patient outcomes for the Hillsborough County community.”

The construction of the AdventHealth Carrollwood COVID unit is part of an ongoing commitment to expand services and provide expert care to the growing Tampa Bay community.

About AdventHealth Carrollwood

AdventHealth Carrollwood is a 119-bed hospital located in West Hillsborough County. The hospital is a member of the faith based AdventHealth System, providing a connected system of care in nearly a dozen states with close to 50 hospitals and hundreds of care sites. The hospital offers nationally recognized and award-winning care, evidenced by earning a 5-Star Rating in Overall Hospital Quality from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 13 consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grades from the Leapfrog Group, and multiple Joint Commission certifications including Shoulder Replacement, Primary Stroke Center, Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement and Tampa Bay’s only Joint Commission Certified Spine Surgery program. The hospital provides a wide variety of services including heart care, spine and orthopedics, bariatrics, wound care, robotic technology, two 24/7 emergency rooms with online scheduling, in Carrollwood and Westchase, and much more. With a focus on whole-person care, skilled and compassionate caregivers provide individualized care for body, mind, and spirit. To learn more about the hospital’s services, visit AdventHealthCarrollwood.com.

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Hyundai Mobility Program Available at Greg May Hyundai in Waco, Texas

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Greg May Hyundai offers up to $1,000 towards the cost of adaptive equipment.


WACO, Texas (PRWEB)

There is some great news for the drivers near Waco, Texas, who are planning to purchase adaptive equipment for the Hyundai vehicle. Greg May Hyundai offers up to $1,000 towards the cost of adaptive equipment. Select new and unused Hyundai vehicles sold or leased to a retail customer by the Greg May Hyundai dealership are eligible for reimbursement under this program. This offer is valid from April 1, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2023.

Any aftermarket alterations or equipment installation that provides the user convenient access and/or the ability to drive an eligible Hyundai vehicle will be applicable for reimbursement. After the vehicle is purchased and adaptive equipment is installed, the following documents should be submitted along with the claim form: the purchase agreement or sales contract, itemized and paid invoice(s) stating the customer’s full name, the eligible Hyundai vehicle and the Hyundai Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from the adaptive equipment company, vehicle’s registration and documentation from a medical professional stating the purpose of the equipment. These documents along with the claim form must be printed and mailed to Hyundai Motor America, Incentives Department, 10550, Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708.

Eligible customers can get a mobility reimbursement of up to $1,000 of the total equipment and labor costs. To learn more about this offer, please visit the official website of Greg May Hyundai or quickly visit in person at Greg May Hyundai, 1501 West Loop 340, Waco, Texas, 76712. Interested parties can also contact their customer care team on 254-327-1616 for any further information.

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