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Industry: Healthcare

Sterlitech Announces Expanded Offerings of Syringe Filters for Enhanced Value and Versatility

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We’ve widened our selection of syringe filters to meet the needs of our customers, offered at competitive prices while maintaining the quality that they have trusted over the years.


KENT, Wash. (PRWEB)

Sterlitech Corporation, an industry leader in unique micro and sub-micron filtration products, announced its expanded offering of syringe filters to cover a wider variety of filtration and purification applications in different industries. This new offering consists of syringe filters designed to deliver maximum sample recovery and fast flow rate, with excellent durability at competitive pricing.

“We’ve widened our selection of syringe filters to meet the needs of our customers, offered at competitive prices while maintaining the quality that they have trusted over the years,” said Mark Spatz, President of Sterlitech Corporation. “Available in a wide range of pore size and diameter, our syringe filters are also available pre-sterilized suited for critical microbe-sensitive applications or are equipped with integrated prefilters suited for filtration of hard-to-filter samples such as culture media.”

Sterlitech syringe filters are available in pore sizes ranging from 0.1 to 5 microns, and diameters ranging from 3 to 50 millimeters. Detailed information on Sterlitech’s syringe filters, including the material of construction,

flow rate, chemical compatibility, and packaging options, can be found on Sterlitech.com.

About Sterlitech

Sterlitech Corporation is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company providing unique micro and sub-micron filtration products, based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2001, Sterlitech’s founders have over 90 years of combined experience in the membrane and microfiltration industry, enabling them to develop a strong global recognition in over 125 countries.

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Health: Mental Health

The American Academy of Family Physicians Goes Beyond Burnout to Fight Clinical Distress

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“At the AAFP, we have always believed that simply focusing on burnout is not as productive as working toward improving well-being and professional satisfaction.”


LEAWOOD, Kan. (PRWEB)

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has recently partnered with the Well-Being Index to assess and combat clinical distress on several dimensions to ensure their members’ well-being.

The Well-Being Index is an online tool that allows participants to measure their distress and well-being over time and receive customized resources based on their results. The validated tool was invented by the Mayo Clinic as a solution to long, unhelpful assessments and measures six dimensions of distress and well-being: meaning in work, likelihood of burnout, severe fatigue, work-life integration, quality of life and suicidal ideation.

The AAFP understands that distress is a growing epidemic in the health care industry and is dedicated to prioritizing its members’ well-being. In fact, the World Health Organization has recently labeled burnout—one dimension of distress—as an official medical diagnosis.

Statistics show that one-of-four workers in the United States experience professional burnout. In the health care setting, this figure climbs to nearly 50 percent. The AAFP has chosen to go beyond burnout and measure well-being on several dimensions as part of their holistic wellness program.

“At the AAFP, we have always believed that simply focusing on burnout is not as productive as working toward improving well-being and professional satisfaction,” said Clif Knight, M.D., the senior vice president for education at the Academy. “By utilizing the Well-being Index, family physicians will be able to gauge their current status. They can then use the information from the index to serve as motivation for seeking personal improvements in well-being.”

By partnering with the Well-Being Index, the AAFP has joined hundreds of hospitals and organizations worldwide in taking the initiative to fight against distress. Academy members will now have the opportunity to anonymously track their well-being over time, compare their results to peers’ and national averages, provide feedback and receive customized local and national resources.

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Business: Executives

Dr. Keith Jacobson Begins Term as President of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)

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Dr. Keith Jacobson, 2019-2020 ABFAS President

Ensuring that patients can select a qualified foot and ankle surgeon based on the rigorous ABFAS certification is critical to the integrity of our healthcare system.


DENVER (PRWEB)

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Specialists, a division of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, announced that Keith Jacobson, DPM was elected as president of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Jacobson’s term runs until September of 2020.

In his role as president, he will advance the mission to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art and science of podiatric surgery.

“I’m honored to represent my peers – the best foot and ankle surgeons in the world – as president of ABFAS,” said Dr. Jacobson. “Ensuring that patients can select a qualified foot and ankle surgeon based on the rigorous ABFAS certification is critical to the integrity of our healthcare system, and I’m committed to ensuring that our certification represents the highest possible standard of care.”

ABFAS is the industry standard for qualified foot and ankle surgeons, and the organization works to promote lifelong learning and professional accountability, which are the board’s foundational principles for quality healthcare.

ABFAS certifies qualified foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgeons. Prior to receiving certification, candidates must become board-qualified in either foot surgery and/or reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. ABFAS continues to review and improve the certification exams and uses a rigorous Case Review process combined with a didactic and computer-based patient simulation examination.

About Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists

Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists is widely recognized as the regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The 19 physicians of Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine. They diagnose and treat even the most complicated orthopedic conditions and are supported by a professional staff of physician assistants, medical assistants, x-ray technicians and administrative personnel at our two offices in Denver and Parker. Learn more at https://advancedortho.org.

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Aircare International to Provide Simulated Emergencies at NBAA-BACE

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FACTS VIII


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Aircare International’s FACTS Training has been an industry leader in emergency procedures training programs for business aviation crewmembers and passengers for nearly four decades.

Through a combination of experiential and didactic learning, Aircare FACTS employs the use of unique training devices, such as full-motion cabin simulators, to immerse students in realistic emergency scenarios. In addition to fixed devices at each training center, Aircare’s mobile simulator fleet allows training to be conducted onsite at the customer’s location.

Aircare will have one such mobile simulator, FACTS VIII, on display and provide demonstrations during the 2019 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. Attendees who experience a FACTS VIII demonstration will experience simulated emergency scenarios and could be subject to turbulence, hard landings or even a water ditching.

Hydraulic lifts and “floats” allow the simulator to mimic aircraft movements and provide an unmatched level of realism. Each simulator is outfitted with real working emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, life vests and life rafts, allowing participants to put learned procedures into action.

Crewmembers and passengers alike can benefit from Aircare FACTS simulator training. “We can do things to our full-motion simulators that simply cannot be replicated on a parked aircraft,” says Brian Hayvaz, Vice President of Operations, Aircare FACTS Training. “Being mobile with our training devices allows us to be nimble in fulfilling customer needs and building programs that fit operational requirements. We encourage anyone attending BACE to swing by the sim – let us show you what we can do.”

Aircare is exhibiting at the 2019 NBAA-BACE convention at booth C7231. The simulator can be located just outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center at IS1200.

About Aircare International

Aircare International specializes in medical, safety and emergency related training, services and products for business aviation. Aircare International products include Aircare FACTS® Training for crewmember and passenger emergency procedures training; Aircare Crews® Staffing, providing a staffing solution for pilots and flight attendants; Aircare Access® Assistance, providing 24-7-365 telemedicine and support services. More information can be found at http://www.aircareinternational.com.

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Science: Biology

National Infusion Center Association Responds to UnitedHealthcare’s Decision to Steer Members to Self-Administered Injectables

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AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

In comments submitted to UnitedHealthcare (UHC), the National Infusion Center Association (NICA) implored the insurer to rescind its decision to change coverage in a way that would dictate the course of treatment for reasons unrelated to health or safety by denying coverage for provider-administered medications when a self-administered formulation was available.

“Biologics are some of the most innovative and life-changing medications developed in the last decade,” wrote Brian Nyquist, MPH, executive director of NICA. “Consequently, they are some of the most expensive medications. As such, this class of medications brings unique challenges to manufacturers, providers, patients, and insurers, including escalating costs, complex administration, and a volatile reimbursement environment.”

In UHC’s October Medical Policy Update, the organization outlined its plan to switch its members to self-administered formulations for several complex biologic medicines used to treat chronic diseases, including various autoimmune diseases.

Shortly after publishing the October Medical Policy Update, UHC rescinded its decision to impose non-medical switching practices for several medications.

Cost-driven utilization management practices like non-medical switching have received significant scrutiny from health care providers, patients, politicians, and patient advocacy groups like NICA for limiting the providers’ autonomy by dictating the appropriate course of treatment for patients irrespective of their complex conditions.

“Until patients become clinically stable on the right medication, the burdens of disease are under-managed,” Nyquist wrote. “Switching patients who are clinically stable on a biologic to a different biologic can carry significant financial and quality of life implications.”

In the short period of time since UHC announced its decision to steer members toward self-administered formulations, NICA has heard from healthcare providers across the country who feel that UHC’s decision supersedes their prescribing authority and clinical expertise by dictating the course of treatment for its members, placing patients at unnecessary risk.

Nyquist concluded, “I implore you to rescind this decision and rely on healthcare providers to reduce costs and maximize member value by determining the most appropriate product for their complex patients who are prescribed a therapeutic biological product.”

About NICA

The National Infusion Center Association (NICA) is a national, nonprofit organization founded to improve patient access to in-office infusion. Since its inception in 2010, NICA has worked to support infusion patients and their office-based care settings through advocacy, education and resource development. NICA is the only organization dedicated to preserving patient access to provider-administered parenteral medications in more economical and accessible alternatives to hospital sites of care. Learn more at http://www.infusioncenter.org

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Amy Rios

amy.rios@infusioncenter.org

512-402-6955

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Technology: Computer

Surfsight launches AI-12 Video Telematics Platform to enhance driver safety on the Geotab Marketplace

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Surfsight AI-12 Video Telematics Platform

Introducing: Surfsight AI-12. The next step in fleet safety.

“Telematics solutions have helped to transform the way businesses manage their fleets. Providing fleet managers with additional context with real-time video will help to provide greater visibility and allow businesses to change the way they manage their fleets,” said Avi Fisher, Surfsight, CEO.


YOKNEAM, Israel (PRWEB)

Surfsight, an industry leader in video technologies, today announced the availability of Surfsight AI-12 on the Geotab Marketplace, a growing portfolio of mobile apps, software Add-Ins and hardware Add-Ons that enable Geotab customers to better manage their fleets. Surfsight provides customers with a powerful device to detect and alert fleet managers of distracted driving behavior and harsh driving incidents in real-time, helping to address the leading causes of preventable accidents.

Equipped with high definition cameras, Surfsight captures both the drive and the vehicle cabin simultaneously, providing fleet managers with an on-demand video view as well as video evidence retrievals all within the customer’s MyGeotab platform. Near misses, distracted driving incidents, collisions as well as cargo damage and theft, are automatically detected, recorded and uploaded to the platform – offering fleets a full view of both incident details as well as surrounding context.

Surfsight AI-12 was designed with end customers in mind; delivering a premium solution, with the latest advancement in technology at a competitive price that does not sacrifice product quality. Thus, allowing fleet to take the next steps in fleet safety and transform to video connected fleet.

“In the last decade, telematics solutions have helped to transform the way businesses manage their fleets. Providing fleet managers with additional context with real-time video will help to provide greater visibility and allow businesses to change the way they manage their fleets,” said Avi Fisher, Surfsight, CEO. “Partnering with Geotab to provide customers with access to Surfsight AI-12 via the Geotab Marketplace will enable existing and new customers to expand their fleet management offering to seamlessly include video as part of the Geotab offering.”

Geotab, the world’s leading connected vehicle company for smart cities and fleets, offers an extensive ecosystem of valuable, business-focused applications and add-ons via the Geotab Marketplace, helping to provide businesses with the tools needed to better manage their fleets. With the addition of Surfsight on the Geotab Marketplace, the over 40,000 Geotab customers worldwide will have access to a solution that provides comprehensive access to view video footage captured from their vehicles in real-time, providing insight into dangerous and distracted driving events that are accessible on MyGeotab platform for 30 days.

“Providing businesses with increased visibility into their fleets has always been a crucial focus for Geotab,” stated Clive Cawse, COO, Geotab. “Camera solutions, such as Surfsight AI-12, not only provide that visibility but they equip fleet managers with the right tools to help make data-driven decisions that can ultimately lead to increased safety for both the driver and the community at large.”

Surfsight is currently available on the Geotab Marketplace at: https://marketplace.geotab.com/solutions/surfsight

About Surfsight

With over 2 decades experience in real time video processing technology, Surfsight is a solid company with proven results known for its product quality. Surfsight powerful solution for commercial vehicles provides fleets of all sizes ubiquitous access to live video from vehicles and AI detection of driving events, thus enhance driver safety and reduce flatey related cost. Surfsight is distributed worldwide and formed strong partnerships with leading re-sellers. To learn more, please visit surfsight.net and follow us @Surfsight and on Linkedin and Facebook

About Geotab

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Marketplace, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. As an IoT hub, the in-vehicle device provides additional functionality through IOX Add-Ons. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to help customers improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety, and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. Geotab’s products are represented and sold worldwide through Authorized Geotab Resellers. To learn more, please visit http://www.geotab.com and follow us @GEOTAB and on LinkedIn.

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Technology: Electronics

RapidX Debuts MyPort Three-In-One Wireless Charging System for Home, Office or On-The-Go Travel

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There is no product like MyPort on the market yet that combines the functionality of a charging stand, wireless charger, and a powerful power bank


LAKE FOREST, Calif. (PRWEB)

RapidX, a lifestyle brand innovator of products for modern life, announced today the general availability of MyPort, an elegant and compact wireless charging system for iOS, Android and Qi-enabled devices.

The Qi-certified MyPort eliminates the need to have 3 charging devices at your desk or nightstand by cleverly integrating a powerful wireless charger, wired/wireless portable power bank, and stand into an ingeniously designed three-in-one wireless charging system.

When at home or in the office, the sleek, modern docking stand and power bank allows effortless hands-free charging of your mobile phone. The wireless power bank can charge flat or at an upward angle doubling as a stand for easy viewing of your mobile phone. The power bank is constantly charging while in the dock.

When travelling, the rugged power bank easily detaches from the stand to use MyPort as an on-the-go portable power platform. The portable wireless power bank brings along a 10,000 mAh Qi-certified 10W wireless battery with 18W USB-C and USB-A ports to supply power for both your wireless and wired devices. This portable feature conveniently offers two charging options – either charge a tablet, phone or Apple Watch (via its charger) by connecting its USB or USB-C cable for fast charging, or just rest a smart phone, AirPods or other wireless charging earbuds on the 10 W power bank to wireless charge the device.

“There is no such seamless and simple product like MyPort on the market yet that combines the functionality of a charging stand, wireless charger, and a powerful power bank while eliminating the need of having 3 devices on your desk, ensuring one’s devices are always charged at home, in the office or on the go,” said Ammar Adra, founder and president of RapidX.

MyPort is one of the many new products RapidX will be introducing for their fall lineup that are designed to fit well into today’s mobile digital lifestyle.

Main Features:


  • 10,000 mAh / 37 Wh battery capacity

  • Qi-certified wireless charging & 2 USB ports

  • Use MyPort as a power bank or wireless charging stand

  • 1x USB-C PD 18W (input & output)

  • 1x standard USB port 18W

  • Rubberized matte black finish

  • Fast charge iPhone & Android devices with USB-C port

  • 10W wireless charging

“We have also made sure that MyPort is compatible with most of today’s popular Qi-wireless charging enabled devices from manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, Google, LG, Motorola, Sony, Huawei, Xiaomi and more,” added Adra. “With a retail price of just $79.99, we believe that MyPort will be a ‘must-have’ product that household members will be fighting for over this holiday season.”

About RapidX

RapidX, a lifestyle brand innovator of products for modern life, enhances the mobile digital experience at home, in the office, or on the go. RapidX products are designed to be powerful, functionally unique, of highest quality, and to foster efficiency while enhancing one’s personality and style. This includes premium mobile technology device high speed USB and wireless chargers, multi-device car chargers, home and office charging systems. For more information, and to view the full lineup, visit: http://www.rapidx.io or call (844) 234-0830.

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health and fitness

Fitt Adds New Funding, Strategic Investor in MINDBODY

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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

Fitt, a location-based platform that connects people to healthy living experiences across fitness, food, outdoors, and events, today announced it has completed an investment round. Mountain State Capital led the round with participation from Riverfront Ventures and MINDBODY, as well as continued support from previous investor TNC Ventures.

Founded in 2017 by brothers Anthony and Joe Vennare, Fitt makes health and fitness more fun, social, and accessible through a unique approach to content creation and discovery. The organization has expanded to include hundreds of local contributors on the ground in 31 cities across the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. Available on the web, iOS, and Android, the Fitt platform has become an innovative and trusted resource for a growing community of health- and fitness-seekers searching for nearby places, exploring topics, and discovering events.

Additionally, the company has created Fitt Insider, an industry-focused vertical, providing insights and analysis on the business of fitness and wellness through a dedicated website, a weekly newsletter, and an interview-based podcast.

“We continually look for innovative ways to bring wellness experiences to local communities worldwide and our strategic investment in and partnership with Fitt exemplifies this,” said Josh McCarter, president of MINDBODY. “MINDBODY continues to play an outsized role in the discovery and delivery of wellness services and activities through its investments. We believe this partnership, along with the MINDBODY app, can effectively meet the wellness needs of a growing group of health-conscious consumers.”

“Whether it’s boutique fitness studios, plant-based restaurants, or wellness festivals, healthy is in high-demand,” said Anthony Vennare, co-founder and CEO of Fitt. He added, “With support from an incredible strategic partner in MINDBODY, we’re focused on providing even more value for users with features like fitness class registration, event booking, and more.”

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Industry: Healthcare

Practice EHR Partners with TreatWrite to Support Allied Health Practices

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“This partnership helps allied health professionals treat patients and operate their practice from one, easy-to-use solution,” said Chris Baltas, chief business development officer at Practice EHR.


PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

Practice EHR, a leading provider of cost-effective, cloud-based medical practice solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with TreatWrite, a web-based progress tracking documentation system for speech, occupational and physical therapy practices. TreatWrite’s patient documentation system will integrate with Practice EHR’s practice management system for one comprehensive solution for its clients.

With Practice EHR, TreatWrite customers will gain access to a full-suite of practice management features including scheduling, secure messaging, reporting and billing. Together, the combined solutions will provide one integrated, specialty-specific solution that enables progress-tracking documentation and streamlined day-to-day operations.

“TreatWrite is pleased to be able to provide a one-stop solution for our clients that is user-friendly, features the best of both systems, and is designed to meet the allied health professional’s unique clinical, administrative and financial needs,” said Gretchen Bebb, owner of TreatWrite. “We are thrilled to partner with Practice EHR because we can now offer simple workflows and streamlined automation that seamlessly integrate with TreatWrite. We already have clients who have seen the systems and are eager to put this solution in place.”

Together, both companies are positioned to provide scalable, allied health-specific solutions and as a result, grow their customer base. The partnership will allow TreatWrite to expand to larger allied health facilities, and Practice EHR to further expand their offerings to the allied health space.

“Practice EHR is honored to work with TreatWrite on a solution designed specifically to support the needs of the allied health professionals they serve,” said Chris Baltas, chief business development officer at Practice EHR. “This partnership helps allied health professionals treat patients and operate their practice from one, easy-to-use solution.”

The partnership with TreatWrite is another step in the growth and expansion of Practice EHR. Practice EHR is built on a powerful foundation, enabling the software to perform at the enterprise-level while seamlessly integrating with other healthcare solutions.

About Practice EHR

Practice EHR is a leading provider of cost-effective, cloud-based medical practice solutions that simplify workflows for effective patient care and financial and operational success. From electronic health records to practice management and revenue cycle management, Practice EHR provides integrated, specialty-specific solutions to more than 1,000 physicians in medical practices, long term care and home healthcare. For more information about Practice EHR, please visit https://www.practiceehr.com/, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

About TreatWrite

TreatWrite is a web-based clinical progress tracking documentation system for all ages, disorders and clinical settings. TreatWrite was designed specifically to create responsible, web-based service that produces quality, accountable healthcare records, improves the patient care process, improves patient health, supports provider reimbursement and optimizes allied health practices to conserve payer resources. No TreatWrite user has reported a denial for documentation compliance or an audit review failure. For more information visit https://treatwrite.com/.

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Health: Mental Health

FEI Named Finalist in 2019 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards

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FEI has a 40‐year history in enhancing workforce resiliency by offering a full spectrum of solutions, from EAP and organizational development to workplace violence prevention and crisis management.

We are proud of our investment in the Alliance’s mission and continually look for ways to strengthen communities in southeastern Wisconsin and throughout the country.


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

Alliance for Strong Families and Communities—FEI Behavioral Health has been named a finalist in BizTimes Media LLC’s 2019 Nonprofit Excellence Awards. The finalists will be recognized at a breakfast event Friday, Nov. 1 at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago Street.

The awards are designed to shine a light on the community impact of southeastern Wisconsin nonprofits. The program also salutes the work of for-profit organizations, executives and professionals who donate their time, talent and treasure to community causes.

More than 100 nominations were submitted for the program this year, and 26 finalists were named in eight different categories. A winner in each category will be announced the morning of the event. The Alliance’s FEI has been named a finalist in the Social Enterprise category. This award recognizes a nonprofit organization that demonstrates creative application of the principles of social enterprise in the operation and funding of the organization.

“FEI was founded to leverage the expertise of professional counselors and social workers in the Alliance network to build resilience within workforces, families and communities,” said Ted Uczen, FEI President and CEO. “Being considered for the Social Enterprise award is an honor and testament to the important work FEI has done in the community for 40 years. We are proud of our investment in the Alliance’s mission and continually look for ways to strengthen communities in southeastern Wisconsin and throughout the country.”

Throughout its 40-year history, FEI has contributed over $44 million (about $1.2 million in 2018) to support the Alliance’s work and the communities served by the human servicing agencies of the Alliance’s Strategic Action Network. FEI also offers Alliance member organizations an array of partnership opportunities to generate revenue, heighten community impact and enhance staff resiliency.

In addition to the awards themselves, the Nonprofit Excellence Awards program will include a panel discussion on how chronic and family homelessness are growing concerns and challenging issues that impact the entire Milwaukee-area community.

For more information about the awards ceremony or a complete list of finalists and their designated categories, please visit http://www.biztimes.com/npawards.

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FEI has a 40‐year history in enhancing workforce resiliency by offering a full spectrum of solutions, from EAP and organizational development to workplace violence prevention and crisis management. One of the most successful social enterprises in America, FEI was created by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, a national network of social sector organizations working to achieve its vision of a healthy and equitable society. Visit http://www.feinet.com for additional information.

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