“Jackson House is proud to be opening the first residential mental health facility in Tulare County,” said Dr. Bruce Figuered, Jackson House’s president. “The addition of our facility represents an extraordinarily valuable treatment option for those in need of high-quality in-network mental health services.”
Jackson House’s facilities are fully licensed and staffed. The organization was created to bridge the gap for patients who don’t necessitate being in an involuntary inpatient mental health program, but who do still require a form of residential mental health care. Jackson House specializes in serving clients who face bipolar disorder, depression, dual diagnosis, schizophrenia, or trauma disorders. They also offer their Veteran’s Program to help struggling military members cope and reacclimate to civilian life after a tour of duty.
With a variety of well-known health insurance providers remaining in-network with their facilities, Jackson House strives to make quality residential mental health treatment obtainable for virtually anyone who needs it. The Tulare facility’s recent opening demonstrates the organization’s steadfast commitment to providing effective, compassionate, and widely accessible mental health assistance. Jackson House’sTulare location, along with Santa Paula, Temecuela, and El Centro, is proud to accept Medi-Cal in addition to private insurance.
For individuals in the Central Valley region who are currently battling mental health challenges and seeking a voluntary residential program, contact Jackson House at (888)-285-9280. Call to learn more about the Jackson House Tulare facility, its programs, and how they can empower you to succeed in your mental health journey.
Jackson House was built to fill a critical gap in the healthcare system. The company recognized there were outpatient treatment options and locked, inpatient facilities but nothing in the middle. Jackson House allows people to receive around-the-clock mental health treatment voluntarily, on their own terms. The program is built around evidence-based care and customized to meet each client’s unique needs. Jackson House helps clients manage the symptoms of their mental illness, provides tools for recovery and teaches the life skills necessary to thrive. Learn more by visiting www.jacksonhousecares.com.
Tricia A. Asaro, co-chair of the Health Care & FDA Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, was named to City & State’s “The Power of Diversity: Women 100” list.
ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Tricia A. Asaro, co-chair of the Health Care & FDA Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, was named to City & State’s “The Power of Diversity: Women 100” list. Asaro has been recognized on this list since 2021. According to the publication, this list recognizes “prominent women wielding power across New York state.”
Asaro, who also was recognized on City & State’s 2022 “Above and Beyond” list, is based in Albany and focuses her practice in the areas of health care and government law and policy. She has broad experience representing health plans in business negotiations, regulatory compliance matters, particularly approval of changes in control of health care entities, and corporate governance issues. Asaro’s practice has garnered several recognitions including being ranked in Chambers USA Guide, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers in America, among others. Asaro also serves the community in her role as Director of the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood advisory council and is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association Health Law Section Managed Care Interest Group leadership.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Plus, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.
Whether on the road or via plane, holiday travel can be stressful, especially with kids in tow. It’s supposed to be a relaxing family time but you want it to go smoothly, so you have lists running in your head and you feeling some anxiety instead of eager anticipation. From safety tips like checking your car seat to entertainment tips along the way, these tips from Safe Ride 4 Kids will get you through your holiday travels with a sense of adventure.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Whether on the road or via plane, holiday travel can be stressful, especially with kids in tow. It’s supposed to be a relaxing family time but you want it to go smoothly, so you have lists running in your head and you feeling some anxiety instead of eager anticipation.
Here are a few quick tips to help you prepare and enjoy your holiday travels.
Going to by car
1. Check the car seats: We’re assuming you already have car seats in the car. And your car seats are the right type for your child’s age and size. You want to make sure the car seats are installed properly, say the car seat experts at Safe Ride4 Kids. Car seats should move less than one inch from side to side at the belt path. That is where the seat belt goes through the seat. A little movement is OK as long as it’s not more than an inch.
The harness strap should be at or below a child’s shoulders if the child is in a rear-facing seat; at or above if the child is in a forward-facing seat. The car seat harness straps should be snug enough on the child so that you cannot pinch the strap between your fingers.
And remember no bulky coats. The harness straps will compress on the fluff then be too loose to properly restrain the child. Plus, this is a road trip, you want your child to be comfortable. After the car warms up the child could overheat if the coat is on under the harness straps.
Get the seat double checked by a certified child passenger safety technician before your trip. While some fire departments do have certified technicians, not all fire fighters — or police officers or nurses — have this very specific training.
2. Plan regular stops: This helps the kids get the wiggles out and the driver stay alert. Plus it can make the whole trip more fun. Who doesn’t want to see the world’s largest fire hydrant? (It’s in Columbia, South Carolina by the way.)
You can use an app to help plan stops to take on a long drive. An app like Roadtrippers, can plan your drive down to the minute and offers what can be fun to see along the way.
3. Safe entertainment: In case you haven’t heard, car seat safety experts recommend not having anything too heavy hanging around in the car. In a crash all those items become projectiles. So while that iPod is fabulous entertainment, it may not feel so good smacking your child in the head at 30 mph or faster. Best to keep it packed away in the trunk.
Audio books can be a good option. Or plan on brushing up on your road tip games, like I Spy or Going On a Picnic. Stuffed animals give your child something to cuddle without the potential for injury.
Going by plane
4. Pack light but with the necessities: You want to be thoughtful about what you bring because you can only pack so much in your carry on and can only carry so much luggage. But you want to have every thing you’ll need. Things like baby wipes (for kids of any age), diapers for babies, or an extra change of clothes for a potty-training toddler are necessities.
A car seat is also a necessity. Whether you use it on the plane (it is recommended for young children), you probably need it when you land. No one likes to heft a heavy car seat through the airport but there are lighter weight travel car seat options.
For an infant you can save yourself a few pounds by just bringing the infant carrier and not the base. Most infant car seats can be installed without the base. For rear-facing toddler, there are a few lightweight convertible car seats you can bring instead of your heavy every day car seat. This way you can leave your car seat in your car properly installed safely awaiting your return. A great portable option for forward-facing kids is the RideSafer Travel Vest. It’s a wearable car seat that is easy to pack. RideSafer is great for those drives in the taxi or ride share too because you don’t need to lug a car seat around town with you.
And snacks. Don’t forget the snacks.
5. Give yourself extra time: Everything takes longer with a child. Sometimes they walk so slow. Give your self more time than you think, or hope, you’ll need. You may find yourself with time to wait at the gate but if there’s a long line at checkin or security — or both, the extra time will come in handy.
6. Move while you can: Remember the plan some stops so your child can get the wiggles out tip for road trips? That applies here as well. Your child is about to sit on an airplane for however many hours. That extra time you have waiting at the gate can be used walking around the airport. Some airports even have play areas for children. This is a super way for them to get some wiggles out before loading the plane.
The most important travel tip
7. Keep calm and be flexible: Ever notice how kids imitate their parents? They pick up on parents moods and energy too. For children, traveling is already exciting and it may also be interfering with their schedule. When a parent is stressed, it adds to the child’s already hyped up feelings.
You planned ahead the best you can. You gave yourself extra time. You know you cannot predict or control delays or lines or skipped naps. Now is a great time to remember that and take a breath, be flexible and laugh your way through the hassles. Perhaps your children will do the same and the whole trip will be an adventure to remember.
Written by Amie Durocher, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician since 2004, Creative Director at Safe Ride 4 Kids and mom to 3 awesome kids.
Researchers critically appraised the chatbot min-review papers using a modified Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) assessment tool and found that the language and structure of the reviews appeared clearly presented and articulated, however, the AI chatbot failed to fully utilize the 1,000-word prompt limit, creating reviews with only 653 words and 805 words. Similarly, despite being provided instruction to utilize scientific references, more than 40% of cited sources were fabricated. Forty-six percent of the articles cited for the HAE mini-review and 47% of those cited for the EoE mini-review did not exist. Of the remaining references, 31% were real but did not include the information that was cited by the AI chatbot. Of the legitimate references, 85% were freely available and only two required a subscription, suggesting bias in the completed reviews.
According to the study, “The basis of a strong scientific review article is the quality of sources used to aggregate data, and therefore this is a glaring fault and shortcoming of the AI which makes it an unreliable source for review article generation.”
Plagiarism was another area of concern for researchers. Though the two mini-reviews in the study passed grammar checks, plagiarism checks identified 16% plagiarism in the HAE review article, and 24% in the EoE review article. Upon careful examination of the plagiarized sentences, the plagiarism was found primarily in reference to well-established information and therefore, may not represent an actual case of plagiarism. Additional research is needed to determine AI capabilities surrounding the creation of original articles.
“The ability of artificial intelligence to synthesize and summarize medical literature holds the potential for changing the landscape of scientific writing. However, at its current nascent stage, it carries a risk of distributing fabricated information and can very well overlook critical information necessary for the readers of medical journals especially when addressing specialized topics such as allergic and immunologic disorders,” says Taha Al-Shaikhly, MBChB, FAAAAI, corresponding author for the study.
While there is limited research on this topic, there is concern that AI could be used to generate false research in a convincing manner with nonexistent data. This research is a necessary step in better understanding new tools in scientific research and can hopefully inform future efforts to distinguish between artificially generated and human literature. Additional, expanded research will be valuable to understand and utilize AI in scientific literature according to the study.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is the leading membership organization of more than 7,100 allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and other professionals with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has more than 7,100 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries and is the go-to resource for patients living with allergies, asthma and immune deficiency disorders.
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Join this webinar to gain insights into the latest advancements in adoptive cell therapy trial design and site factors in protocol selection and unique safety considerations.
Join Sharon Moore, MD, MBA, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Caidya; Dr. Neeta Somaiah, Associate Professor and Deputy Chair of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center; and Gaurav Sharma, Chief Development Officer, Caidya, for the live webinar on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11am EST (4pm GMT/UK).
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“Our payor, provider, and investment partners recognize our long track record of success running a scalable, value-based care organization,” said Mike Polen, CEO of Better Health Group. “Since inception, the company has generated consistent profitability and industry-leading care quality. We’ve done so by relying on close collaboration with our provider partners and through comprehensive care management that emphasizes early disease detection and prevention. The approach helps our patients achieve better health, enables our providers to deliver higher quality and more personalized care, and gives our payor partners greater financial stability. In short, we’re providing real value-based care.”
The company’s unique, two-pronged offering has attracted 575 new providers to the Better Health Group network since 2022. These providers can maintain ownership of their practices and partner with Better Health Group’s MSO and ACOs, or they can work as employees at one of its 162 company-owned medical centers.
“Almost 90% of our providers deliver savings in value-based arrangements while also achieving the highest quality scores,” said Chris Michalik, managing director at Kinderhook Industries. “BHG’s results speak for themselves.”
“Over the past two years, we have shown the healthcare industry that not only does our model work, but it’s also scalable,” said Sidd Pagidipati, Better Health Group’s founder and chairman. “With only one in five primary care providers participating in risk-based value-based care arrangements, we see enormous opportunity to help providers across the country earn more by delivering better care to their patients.”
About Better Health Group
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Better Health Group is leading the transition to value-based primary care. Operating in eight states and Puerto Rico, Better Health Group manages care for more than 250,000 patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare ACOs, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance plans. The company’s business lines deliver Better Care, Better Outcomes, and Better Health.
Using events, new books by experts in the field, photography, and narratives to put human faces on circumcision victims, the campaign brings to life personal stories. It includes people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
“People from across the country have volunteered to be part of the Skin in the Game campaign and talk about how routine newborn circumcision has adversely affected their lives,” says Georganne Chapin, co-founder and executive director of Intact America. “Mothers talked about their sons’ circumcision complications, including bleeding, infection, and sometimes further surgical repair. Men explained that sex is painful because too much skin was permanently removed from their bodies at an age when children cannot consent.”
Survey Highlights
In September 2023, Intact America conducted a nationwide survey regarding male child genital cutting (aka circumcision). The results showed that people know surprisingly little about this surgery, which is performed on 1.4 million baby boys each year. Other findings include:
39% of those surveyed said that they don’t know what happens during circumcision. 91% know only some of what happens during the procedure.
46% said they were not aware that newborn circumcision can result in complications.
31% of those surveyed said they would be open to reconsidering their decision to circumcise a future son.
Participants believed that one-third of all boys are being circumcised for religious reasons, when the actual rate of ritual circumcisions is less than one percent.
55% of respondents said they did not research circumcision because they had already decided to circumcise their sons.
The Intact America survey was fielded by the Qualtrics Research Team using their panel. The survey controlled for sex, age, race, and level of education.
Two Memoirs About Circumcision Debut in February 2024
Chapin will reveal her own circumcision story, describing the dangers and myths of circumcision and the role that medical professionals play in pushing the surgery when her memoir, “This Penis Business,” is published in February 2024 by Lucid House Publishing. The book will be released together with “Please Don’t Cut the Baby!,” a memoir written by Marilyn Milos, RN, one of the country’s earliest intactivists (or anti-circumcision activists), and currently a member of Intact America’s board of directors.
“Intact America’s mission is to change the way America thinks about circumcision,” Chapin said. “Circumcision has been so prevalent in American culture that it cuts through all of us. In my experience, as people learn more about circumcision, the more likely they are to oppose it.”
About Intact America
Intact America is the largest national advocacy group working to end involuntary child genital cutting in America and to ensure healthy sexual futures for all people. It does this by challenging social and sexual norms and empowering supporters and volunteers through advocacy and education. To learn more about the issues in the current conversation about newborn male circumcision, visit IntactAmerica.org and CircumcisionDebate.org, and follow Intact America on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
New members of the National Board of Directors include the following:
Tiffany Collie-Bailey is a nonprofit management leader with over two decades working with faith-based healthcare and human services organizations. Since 2018, Collie-Bailey has been the Chief Executive Officer of Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta, inspiring countless girls to reach their fullest potential.
Wynter Deagle is an accomplished partner in the Privacy and Cybersecurity group of Sheppard Mullin’sDel Mar, California office. Deagle is an experienced trial lawyer who specializes in defending individual and class actions relating to privacy, consumer protection, cybersecurity, false advertising and unfair business practices, and data collection, use and storage practices (including breach-related litigation). Outside of the courtroom, Deagle designs global privacy and cybersecurity compliance programs that satisfy legal obligations while driving business value. Deagle is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal and business communities and provides pro bono representation to non-profits equally committed to these goals.
Laura Kaufmann Belkhayat is a Partner, Capital Markets; Private Equity at Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Kaufmann Belkhayat represents corporate clients, private equity sponsors, REITs and investment banks in a variety of capital markets transactions, including public and private offerings of equity and debt securities and initial public offerings, as well as acquisition finance, spin-off and restructuring transactions. Kaufmann Belkhayat’s experience includes advising on issuances of investment grade and high-yield indebtedness for both issuers and underwriters. In recognition of her work, Kaufmann Belkhayat has been named a leading capital markets attorney by Chambers Global, Chambers USA and IFLR, in addition to having been selected as one of the Top Financing Lawyers in North America by MergerLinks.
Cynthia Medina Carson is an advocate for girls and women and alumna of Girls Inc. of the Valley in Massachusetts. Medina Carson is an organizational and executive growth expert with over 20 years of management experience. In addition to being the CEO of Wager, a salary networking and career management company focused on women and women of color, she’s the Executive Director of Artist One, a live music and entertainment company. In her spare time, Medina Carson leads the Cheeky Monkey Club, a networking group for women who hate to network and heads a $5MM capital campaign for her hometown’s Girls Inc.
Pamela Stewart is the Chief Customer Officer – Retail for the North America Operating Unit of The Coca-Cola Company. Stewart brings a unique blend of leadership and operational expertise to the Girls Inc. board, fueled by a deep commitment to youth causes, having served on the boards of Save the Children, The Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation, and 3DE by Junior Achievement. Stewart is a director of the Utz snack brands public board. Her accolades for exemplary leadership are numerous and include the 2023 BET Iconic Executive Award; 2022 OUT Magazine’s 20 Global Media & Entertainment Titans; and 2021 Global Top African American in Business by National Diversity Council among others. Stewart also is a member of the esteemed Executive Leadership Council and Black Women on Boards.
Stacey Walker King is a distinguished leader and visionary brand strategist. King holds the position of Chief Brand Officer at MACRO, a renowned multi-platform media company. With a remarkable track record of innovation and connection, King is at the forefront of shaping the cultural landscape. As a trendsetter and unparalleled connector, King has the exceptional ability to unite communities through her signature, must-attend events and generate momentum for the brands she champions. Her unique blend of creativity, strategic vision, and community engagement is a catalyst for positive change, making her a pivotal leader who will play a key role in advancing the mission and impact of Girls Inc. on a national scale.
Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and in communities across the United States and Canada. Through direct service and advocacy Girls Inc. equips girls -particularly girls from low-income communities and girls of color – with the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world. Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, safe spaces, and programming that address the unique challenges girls face and are proven to help girls succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is building the new generation of leaders. Join us at girlsinc.org.
“The city of Newark is pursuing a series of initiatives to support broadband access and adoption – enabling residents to work from home, complete schoolwork and online courses, attend telehealth appointments and more,” said Marcus Randolph, president and CEO, Invest Newark. “Promoting the adoption of ACP is the first part of that work.”
About half of Newark’s 110,000 households are eligible for the ACP program. With outreach underway, nearly 30 percent of the city is enrolled, with 10,000 households added in 2023 alone.
“Invest Newark and the Newark Alliance are laser focused on closing the digital divide in Newark and ensuring that all residents have access to affordable high-speed Internet,” said Aaron Meyerson, Newark’s chief innovation economy officer and director of broadband. “Though the ACP program is the most immediate plan to connect residents, we will be rolling out additional programs soon, including connecting public housing buildings and rolling out free Wi-Fi downtown.”
“There is a huge information gap in Newark; many people here don’t have high-speed Internet access at home because of the cost,” said Andrea McLean, ACP outreach ambassador for Invest Newark. “When I tell people living in homeless shelters and those receiving NJ SNAP benefits that they qualify for free Internet service, they are really excited as it’s a huge opportunity to get connected.”
Earlier this year, Invest Newark received a grant of $400,000 from the Federal Communications Commission to promote participation in the ACP. One of just four recipients in the state, Invest Newark’s initial goal was to increase adoption from 36 percent of eligible households to over 50 percent. Households are eligible for the program based on their household income or if they qualify for federal programs such as Medicaid or food stamps.
“Our new goal is to have 70 percent of the eligible households sign up for the program by June 2024, and we are likely to surpass that,” continued McLean.
“A quality Internet connection is not a luxury; it’s a necessity that unlocks opportunities in jobs, schooling, healthcare, and more,” said U.S. Senator Cory Booker. “This milestone is testament to the hard work of Mayor Baraka’s administration, Invest Newark, Newark Alliance, and many others to increase access and expand opportunity in Newark. I’m committed to continue working with them as I fight in Congress to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, a vital investment in working families in Newark and across America.”
“For a long time, closing the digital divide focused on one part of the equation – the lack of physical infrastructure to get online. But we know that for many people, even when there was technically access, the cost to get online was too high. Thanks to investments from Congress, we have new tools to tackle both challenges, including the Affordable Connectivity Program that is helping struggling families to get or stay online to pay for this modern-day necessity,” said Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
“A big part of our success in so many aspects of life in Newark is our commitment to connecting with each other – and the Internet is such an important way to do that,” said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. “We’re grateful for the Affordable Connectivity Program that supports our citywide, multi-phase approach to promoting residents’ fast, affordable access to this critical resource for work, school, community engagement, telehealth and so many other activities that unite us as Newarkers.”
“The Newark Alliance has been working to advance equitable economic growth in Newark for 25 years,” said Evan Weiss, CEO of the Newark Alliance. “However, the pandemic laid bare what many of us already knew: access to high quality broadband is inseparable from meeting our broader mission. Our work advancing the ACP is a key part of that initiative and we look forward to doubling down on this effort in 2024.”
To learn more and sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program, click here, visit any Newark Public Library on Mondays from 10am to 1pm or go to City Hall (Room 209 or 315) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (1-3 p.m.) or Friday (9-12 p.m.) To check if you qualify or identify which Internet providers offer the benefit near you, visit getinternet.gov.
ABOUT INVEST NEWARK Invest Newark, the city’s Economic Development Corporation, propels economic growth by championing small businesses, improving internet access, and facilitating real estate development. These endeavors lead to job creation and wealth generation, enhancing the overall welfare of Newark’s residents. Distinguished by our unwavering dedication to equity and sustainability, Invest Newark stands apart as a forward-thinking development agency. Stay up to date on Invest Newark’s latest news by following us on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, or visit us at InvestNewark.org.
ABOUT NEWARK ALLIANCE The Newark Alliance, through the combined strength and collaboration of its Members, drives inclusive economic growth for all of Newark, New Jersey. Our Members comprise Newark’s premier businesses, anchor institutions, and community partners, including Fortune 100 & 500 companies and several of the country’s top universities, developers, hospitals, and arts institutions. United by a shared vision, the Alliance and its Members work collaboratively to cement Newark’s status as one of America’s most diverse, prosperous, exciting, and equitable cities. Visit us at newark-alliance.org.
Founded in 1980 by Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter and social activist Harry Chapin, Long Island Cares’ mission is to provide nutritious, culturally relevant food to 221,000 food-insecure Long Islanders (including 65,000 children) and attack the root causes of hunger. The organization annually distributes more than 10 million pounds of food to 325 pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, senior living facilities, homeless camps and more. Food is also distributed at its five food pantry locations, targeting each area’s underserved communities. As Harry Chapin once said, “To know is to care, to care is to act, to act is to make a difference.” Long Island Cares exists to make those words a reality.
About Long Island Cares, Inc.
Founded by the late Harry Chapin, Long Island Cares brings together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island and, to the best of our ability, provides for the humanitarian needs of our community. Our goals are to improve food security for families, sponsor programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educate the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island. Our vision is A Hunger Free Long Island. Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank has a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator as well as earning Guidstar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency.
About Makers Nutrition
A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Makers Nutrition is a groundbreaking dietary supplement manufacturer. Specializing in capsules, tablets, powders, softgels and gummies, Makers Nutrition provides a full-service option for all contract manufacturing, graphic design, packaging, and fulfillment service needs.
