Through this transformative partnership, Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools will work with Unitek Learning to better assist students in Sacramento by providing its students with access to Unitek College’s Medical Assisting (MA) program. Students in this program currently learn through hands-on lab exercises, online exercises, and supervised externship hours. They will also benefit from experienced instructors and employment assistance. HCCTS has projected a class size of 60 students per year, which will allow them to help these individuals enter the U.S. workforce at no educational cost.
“In a remarkable partnership that echoes the spirit of ‘Never Too Late to Graduate,’ Highlands Community Charter School stands as a beacon of hope for the community,” said Karilyn Van Oosten, Vice President of Strategic Business Development at Unitek Learning. “Through their unwavering commitment to adult learners aged 22 and above, who seek to attain their U.S. high school diploma, along with valuable career training, they are transforming lives. We are excited to bring the MA program to the Sacramento Campus. We envision uplifting 60 students per year, empowering them to enter the U.S. workforce with confidence and competence. Together, we can embrace the transformative power of education and its profound impact on our community’s future.”
Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Unitek Training Healthcare, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College. Unitek programs teach the clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.
The annual awareness survey, conducted by YouGov Plc. in 2023, weighs results across the U.S. census for age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, and income. In 2003, the first sepsis awareness survey found 19% of U.S. adults were aware of the term sepsis. As Sepsis Alliance has expanded efforts to educate healthcare professionals, the general public, policymakers, and the media on sepsis, awareness levels have risen, with a peak of 71% awareness in 2020.
Sepsis Alliance has become increasingly aware of disparities in healthcare based on socioeconomic status, race, and other factors. The survey found that those who identify as white are significantly more likely to be aware of the term sepsis (73%) than those who identify as Black (40%) and those who identify as Hispanic (41%), though Black and “other nonwhite” individuals have nearly twice the incidence of sepsis as white individuals. Of those aware of the term sepsis, there was also a significant difference in recognition of the four more common signs and symptoms of sepsis with 26% of those who identify as white recognizing all four, and only 16% of those who identify as Black and 11% of those who identify as Hispanic recognizing temperature, infection, mental decline, and extremely ill as the four more common signs and symptoms of sepsis.
Differences in sepsis awareness levels also vary significantly by self-reported sex, age, income, and education. Those who identify as women are more likely (67%) than those who identify as men (58%) to know the term sepsis. Additionally, those 55 and older are significantly more likely (69%) to recognize the term sepsis than those that are 18 – 34 years old (52%). These differences remain steady year-over-year, with 2022 seeing similar differences. Finally, those with a high school education or less (48%) and those who have an annual household income of less than $40,000 are significantly less likely to know the term sepsis (53%).
The pattern of stalled sepsis awareness levels in U.S. adults over the past three years demonstrates the desperate need for additional education and action. A National Sepsis Action Plan with a focus on reaching medically underserved communities has the potential to save thousands of lives from sepsis each year. As an example, the 2012-2018 TIPS® education campaign featuring “real people from many different backgrounds living with serious long-term health effects from smoking and secondhand smoke exposure,” is estimated to have helped one million people successfully quit smoking. A National Sepsis Action Plan, supported by government agencies, media, and multiple partners, could help make the signs and symptoms of sepsis well known. Knowing the signs and symptoms of sepsis, seeking emergency care, and reaching healthcare professionals with the knowledge to quickly recognize and treat sepsis can save lives – and Sepsis Alliance needs help to make this a reality.
Share your sepsis experience with local media this Sepsis Awareness Month. Find contact information for your local paper and news stations and contact them using information from Sepsis Alliance’s media kit and your own story of survival or loss. Your experience can help others learn the signs, symptoms, and seriousness of sepsis.
Share sepsis information on social media. Follow Sepsis Alliance on Facebook,‥Twitter,‥Instagram, and‥LinkedIn‥at @SepsisAlliance and re-share information, to help your network better understand sepsis.
Visit Sepsis.org. You can learn more about sepsis, Sepsis Alliance, and how to raise further awareness at Sepsis.org.
Methodology:
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2,512 US adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 5th – 7th June 2023. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (aged 18+).
About Sepsis Alliance:
Sepsis Alliance, the first and leading sepsis organization in the U.S., seeks to save lives and reduce suffering by improving sepsis awareness and care. More than 1.7 million people are diagnosed with sepsis each year in the U.S. with more than 350,000 adults dying and over 50% of survivors experiencing post-sepsis syndrome and other lingering effects, including amputations. At Sepsis Alliance’s founding in 2003, only 19% of U.S. adults were aware of the term “sepsis.” After over ten years of educational efforts for the general public and healthcare professionals through Sepsis.org,
Sepsis Alliance Institute, and Sepsis Alliance Voices, awareness is at 66%. Over 30,000 healthcare professionals across the country have attended sepsis webinars and courses to elevate their practice. Sepsis Alliance is the convener of Sepsis Innovation Collaborative, a multi-stakeholder public/private collaborative dedicated to innovations in sepsis diagnosis and management. Sepsis Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and a GuideStar Platinum Rated charity. For more information, please visit www.sepsis.org and connect with Sepsis Alliance on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn at @SepsisAlliance
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TPV-USA Announces New Head of North America Marketing
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TPV-USA, a leading audio and display specialist and North America brand license partner for Philips monitors and audio, is pleased to announce that Chad Vogelsong, an accomplished marketing executive with an exceptional track record in consumer electronics, has joined the team as the new Head of North America Marketing (Monitors and Audio). In this pivotal role, Vogelsong will spearhead the company’s strategic marketing efforts driving growth innovation for both Philips and AOC Monitors brands plus Philips Audio products across North America.
Vogelsong brings more than 20 years of experience in the CE industry. Throughout his career, he has developed and executed successful brand and product marketing strategies for top omnichannel audio and video companies. We are excited to bring his expertise to our team.
”I am very excited about this opportunity to represent these iconic global brands and to be able to use my experience in the CE industry to help build a strong North American business for both the monitor and audio categories. Both brands offer very innovative, unique product offerings, we have something for everybody, and our products provide the best in everyday convenience and entertainment for your eyes and ears at home, at work, and on the go,” says Vogelsong.
With the addition of Vogelsong, TPV-USA is well-positioned to continue its growth and success. The company looks forward to the positive impact it will have on the organization and the industry.
For further information, please contact Jamy Reyes at [email protected].
About TPV-USA
TPV-USA Corp. provides products that deliver exceptional audio and visual experiences to consumer and commercial customers through its portfolio of home audio, monitors, and professional displays, including hospitality TVs, digital signage, interactive touchscreens, and direct view LED displays. We are an affiliate of TPV Technology Limited (TPV), the world’s largest manufacturer of monitors, and a leading provider of display solutions for the B2C and B2B markets. TPV exclusively markets and sells Philips Sound and Philips Professional Displays under trademark license by Koninklijke Philips N.V. and is the owner of AOC. Philips is consistently ranked as a top global brand by publications such as Interbrand, while AOC is the top brand worldwide for gaming monitors (IDC, Q4, 2022). TPV USA was established in May 2020, and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
