FAILSAFE Health

We are so proud to support the incredible work of the Friends of Jack Foundation, which helps overlooked healthcare programs and child life specialists throughout the Southcoast and Providence.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
August 10, 2023

FAILSAFE Health CEO Keith Hovan proudly announces that he and his wife Erin Hovan will be a Match Sponsor for the upcoming Friends of Jack Foundation’s Food for Tots Fundraiser. The Food for Tots Fundraiser has raised over $150,000 since it started in 2018.

More than 30 restaurants from the towns and cities across the South Coast region, including Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, New Bedford, Tri-Town, Wareham, Buzzards Bay, Westport, and Tiverton, Rhode Island, have participated in Food for Tots.

Diners who visit participating restaurants on August 17th in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester, MA, will have a portion of their meal’s funds sent directly to the Friends of Jack Foundation.

“We are so proud to support the incredible work of the Friends of Jack Foundation, which helps overlooked healthcare programs and child life specialists throughout the Southcoast and Providence,” said Keith Hovan.

Those who can’t attend the fundraiser but still want to support overlooked programs that enhance the physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being of children across the Southcoast region of Massachusetts can do so here: https://friendsofjack.kindful.com/

About the Friends of Jack Foundation

Founded in 2019, Friends of Jack’s mission is to provide and expand overlooked programs that benefit the physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being for children and families throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Friends of Jack is a non-profit dedicated to protecting children’s mental health and well-being along with their physical health while they undergo treatment.

About Keith and Erin Hovan

Keith Hovan is the CEO of Failsafe Health, a health technology company. He is a highly experienced senior healthcare executive. Erin Hovan is a Realtor, Broker Associate with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Robert Paul in Marion Massachusetts.

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Unitek College is one of California’s reputable healthcare and nursing colleges.

It is with great excitement that we announce our accomplishments in San Jose and Hayward.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
August 10, 2023

Unitek College is thrilled to announce that on September 20, 2023, they will be presented with a 2022 – 2023 ACCSC School of Excellence Award for their San Jose Campus. In addition, they will receive a 2022 – 2023 ACCSC School of Distinction Award for their Hayward campus. Dr. Navneet Bhasin, Chief Operations Officer and Milo Jocson, Regional Director of Operations will accept the awards on behalf of both campuses. This prestigious ceremony will be held at the ACCSC’s Professional Development Conference in Arlington, Virginia.

“It is with great excitement that we announce our accomplishments in San Jose and Hayward,” said Dr. Bhasin. “We are so thrilled to receive these awards from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Since 1965, ACCSC has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education for private, postsecondary career schools and colleges. To be chosen by this organization is an honor and a privilege.”

The School of Excellence Award highlights institutions that have demonstrated exceptional student achievement, while the ACCSC School of Distinction Award commends institutions that have produced educational programs of the highest quality. As a School of Excellence and Distinction, Unitek College will be formally recognized throughout the 2023 ACCSC Professional Development Conference. The goal of ACCSC is one that Unitek shares: Building partnerships to ensure quality education that improves student success in the workforce.

“At Unitek, we care greatly about our students,” said Shalini Kumar, Campus Director of the Unitek College San Jose campus. “As an institution that provides various student-run initiatives, we are committed to student excellence while educating the next generation. We believe academia and inclusivity are vital when it comes to supporting the future of healthcare. This recognition provides validation that we are exceeding our mission to serve our students in San Jose.”

Neena Chauhan, Campus Director of the Unitek College Hayward campus, added: “We have created a welcoming culture of inclusiveness where everything we do in Hayward is centered around our students. We are committed to quality education because it is what our students, our staff, and our community deserves.”

The San Jose and Hayward campuses will be honored by ACCSC at the Professional Development Conference which runs from September 18th to the 20th. Leaders from academia and healthcare will have the chance to promote student growth, strengthen support for workforce development, and help fill the skills gap in the United States. Join Unitek College and other school representatives for a celebration of educational achievements at the Professional Development Conference.

Unitek College is one of California’s reputable healthcare and nursing colleges. Every Unitek program teaches the clinical technique 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.

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
August 09, 2023

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, today released the 2023 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference Key Takeaways, a document sharing valuable learnings from sessions at this year’s IICF Global Conference. As the industry seeks to advance ideas into action, this report provides actionable intelligence and insights centered around several major themes including leadership and innovation, building a culture of inclusion and belonging, talent and the future of work and mental health and wellness.

Takeaways include steps industry professionals can take to better position the industry for the future. Speakers noted how building a culture of inclusion brings a broader range of perspectives to the table, leading to more inclusive and innovative products and services as well as a greater sense of belonging.

They also discussed how prioritizing mental health and wellness is critical to building better employee culture. An emphasis on wellness will provide team members with the time and space to practice self-care which improves team resilience in the long run.

“The energy and camaraderie at this year’s conference was palpable and we continue to see such positive benefits of IICF convening the industry on topics that help to move our industry forward, and positively impact on the entire insurance industry,” said Bill Ross, CEO of IICF. “We’re proud to provide the industry with this comprehensive list of takeaways outlining actionable steps to build a more inclusive and innovative workplace.”        

Additional insights include:

• Educating, training and facilitating discussions will be key to meeting the opportunities and challenges of sustainability as an economic driver.
• The insurance industry must maintain a focus on the human element of relationship building as technology continues to advance.
• Emphasizing a culture of allyship can inspire a greater sense of belonging in the workplace and foster broader collaboration and opportunities for innovation.

For the full 2023 IICF Global Conference report, please visit: https://online.fliphtml5.com/swww/aqgb/#p=1

Next year, IICF will host the 2024 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forums in Chicago, Dallas, London, Los Angeles and New York while marking the foundation’s 30th anniversary. Registration and additional details will be available later this year at https://inclusion.iicf.org/.

About the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF)

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is a unique nonprofit that unites the collective strengths of the insurance industry to help communities and enrich lives through grants, volunteer service and leadership. Established in 1994, IICF has served as the philanthropic foundation of the insurance industry for nearly thirty years, contributing more than $45 million in community grants along with 320,000 volunteer hours by over 115,000 industry professionals. IICF reinvests locally where funds are raised, serving hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations, for maximum community impact. IICF is a registered nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Learn more at http://www.iicf.org or follow us on social media @doubleicf

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Journey to Better Health Mobile Exhibit

CISCRP – in partnership with patient communities and health literacy experts – has developed an educational exhibit within a mobile RV and will be visiting community events and festivals in the cities of Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore, MD, this fall.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
August 09, 2023

The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public about the clinical research process, was a recipient of an award by the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (FDA OMHHE). The OMHHE innovation award will fund a grassroots pilot research project designed to offer and integrate educational programming and resources about clinical research into the heart of communities.

“We are excited to collaborate with CISCRP on this important pilot research project that meets communities where they are so that everyone has an opportunity to learn and become more informed about clinical research,” said RDML Richardae Araojo, FDA Associate Commissioner for Minority Health and OMHHE Director.

The research project seeks to identify practices that address some of the underlying issues of underrepresentation in clinical research through a coordinated, grassroots mobile community education and engagement campaign. CISCRP – in partnership with patient communities and health literacy experts – has developed an educational exhibit within a mobile RV and will be visiting community events and festivals in the cities of Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore, MD, this fall.

In September and October 2023, the Journey to Better Health mobile exhibit will be attending multiple events in both cities. Planned events include:

• 
      ACLAMO’S Hispanic Heritage Month Event, on September 23rd in Philadelphia, PA
•     Puerto Rican Day Parade, on Sunday, September 24th in Philadelphia, PA
•     Coppin State University Campus, on Thursday, October 5th in Baltimore, MD
•     Fell’s Point Fun Festival, on Saturday, October 7th in Baltimore, MD
•     Baltimore City Farmers’ Market, on Sunday, October 8th in Baltimore, MD

For updates about this initiative, please visit http://www.journeytobetterhealth.info

About CISCRP

The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and engaging the public and patients as partners in the clinical research process. CISCRP provides free education, resources, and advocacy services to patients and the public. Visit http://www.ciscrp.org for more information. For additional questions about the Journey to Better Health mobile exhibit, please contact Lindsey Elliott, at lelliott@ciscrp.org.

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Tom Klisiewicz of Smart HWP (far right) accepts the United Way grant to fund the Resilient Youth Program with from L to r Bill Hearth, IL Congressman Bill Foster, Sarah Oprzedek, and Leslie Rienzie,

“By learning resiliency skills, students increase self-awareness, manage their stress, and consequently, raise their overall performance in school and life.” –Tom Klisiewicz, Smart HWP

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (PRWEB)
August 09, 2023

Smart Health, Wellness and Performance (Smart HWP), an organization that impacts lives with resilience, enhanced personal performance, and mindfulness training in youth, has been engaged to launch the “Resilient Youth” program in the school districts of Will County, Illinois for the 2023-24 school year. The Resilient Youth program will potentially reach over 26,000 students in grades K-12 representing communities across Will County, Illinois with daily coping and stress management skills to develop emotional resilience in times of adversity. The program is made possible through the United Way of Will County, which received $884,000 in funding in February for a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration initiative from the Congressional Directive Spending Project Services Administration of Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL).

“Today’s youth face more stress and emotional challenges than ever before and deserve to have the skills and knowledge they need to thrive,” said Tom Klisiewicz, founder and president of Smart HWP. “By learning resiliency skills, students increase self-awareness, manage their stress, and consequently, raise their overall performance in school and life.”

Klisiewicz discovered the program five years ago and is currently the only certified Resilient Youth trainer in the state of Illinois. The Resilient Youth program is an evidence-based curriculum developed 25 years ago by researchers from Harvard Medical School and clinicians from the Child Resiliency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Benson-Henry Institute. Historically, students in the Resilient Youth program have achieved better control over their impulses, management of their negative emotions, and development of their empathy and compassion for others.

“I appreciate the way the program is set-up to Teach-the-Teacher, so teachers can impart what they learn to thousands of children throughout their career,” he said.

Klisiewicz will train teachers interested in implementing the curriculum through a two day teach-the-teacher training. This training is a very interactive session that is focused on teachers coming together to learn the components of the program and then determine the best place to incorporate it within their curriculum and school day in order to meet the needs of their unique school and community.

This curriculum includes cognitive strategies and mind body techniques that students can use immediately to regulate their emotions, such as breathing, mindfulness, and self-reflection. There are six core prevention-based resiliency lessons which are 30-45 minutes each at the center of the curriculum.  In addition, teachers are provided with an additional six supplemental lessons which schools can choose to implement to reinforce the core lessons and provide students with additional coping strategies. A third component of the program are short reinforcement activities that can be incorporated into the school day as needed to reinforce concepts and help students build consistent habits.

This program will be supported by Dr. Pete Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of St. Francis and former Assistant Regional Superintendent for the Will County Regional Office of Education. Dr. Sullivan, who will have primary responsibility for managing the grant, shared some of the benefits of this program when he stated in a recent presentation, “It is vitally important for us as educators to ensure we are attending to the needs of children on every level – their academic development and their development as individuals. Recent research has made it clear why this is so important. Not only by attending to students’ needs are we able to help them to grow as individuals and give them skills which will allow them to be successful and happy adults, we also now know conclusively that promoting prosocial skills within students leads to greater academic gains.”

This work will also be supported by Dr. Hannah Klein and her colleagues from Lewis University who will be evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

SMART HWP has had previous success implementing the program in the nearby Lockport Township High School District 205 in 2020 through support from KidsMatter, a Naperville-Illinois non-profit organization, and Superintendent of Lockport Township High School, Dr. Robert McBride, Jr. The Resilient Youth Program was added to the district’s high school physical education and health classes during the pandemic. The program, which is continuing to be taught post-pandemic, has helped with student stress relief by making them aware of their mind body connection through self-awareness, yoga, meditation, and other exercises.

Apart from school settings, Klisiewicz employs the techniques from the program to help students individually conquer their test anxiety and improve their athletic performance. For all students, Resilient Youth can significantly improve health and quality of life by equipping them with skills to deal with stress – in a social setting, in a classroom or on an athletic field or performance hall.

“The skills in this program benefit anyone pursuing any goal,” he said. “It also builds upon an individual’s existing mindset, creating valuable results for the emotionally challenged as well as the emotionally healthy person.”

Learn more about the Resilient Youth program can contact Smart HWP at http://www.smarthwp.com

About SMART HWP

SMART HWP was founded in 2014 by educator, author, and speaker Tom Klisiewicz to equip kids, teens, and adults with techniques, daily habits, mindsets, knowledge, skills, encouragement, and accountability to breathe easier and achieve happiness, fulfillment, and success in all aspects of their lives. The organization has since impacted more than 22,000 people with valuable life-enhancing skills. SMART HWP is a certified trainer for the Resilient Youth program which was developed 25 years ago by researchers from Harvard Medical School and clinicians from the Child Resiliency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Benson-Henry Institute. SMART HWP also offers programs that include Mind of a Champion for student athletes, Stress Less for the Test, and Weekly Brain Training. For more information, visit smarthwp.com or contact Tom Klisiewicz at 630.205.1719.

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Panda Express associates gather together at Hurley Children’s Hospital for the PCCOH opening in Flint, MI.

“Corporate partners are the engine that has driven Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ success in raising more than $8.5 billion throughout our 40 years of dedication,” said Teri Nestel, president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)
August 08, 2023

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Panda Express are celebrating the anniversary of a partnership that has raised more than $150 million for member children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada since 2007.  

Panda Cares®, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express, will commemorate the day by celebrating Panda Cares Day® on August 8, 2023. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will receive 25% of net sales from online orders on that day via the Panda Express website and the Panda Express app with the code “PCD2023” at checkout*.  

“Corporate partners are the engine that has driven Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ success in raising more than $8.5 billion throughout our 40 years of dedication,” said Teri Nestel, president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “Our 16-year partnership with Panda Express has allowed our member hospitals to provide holistic care for children, that addresses their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs, and advances our mission of changing kids’ lives to change the future.” 

“We’re thrilled to celebrate Panda Cares Day with our longtime partners Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and humbled to have the community come together to further our mission of inspiring better lives on this special day,” said Dr. Peggy Cherng, co-founder and co-CEO of Panda Restaurant Group. “Children are our future, and we hope that through this partnership and the Panda Cares Centers of Hope, we give children the strength to thrive and fulfill their highest possibilities.”

Panda Express guests are invited to donate all year round by rounding at the register, during checkout on online orders, or through in-store donation boxes. Additionally, honoring the company’s dedication to giving time and resources to their communities, Panda Express associates support Children Miracle Network Hospitals across the country and enthusiastically raised more than $507,600 in the latest campaign in March.  

Panda Cares donations through the years have led to the establishment of Panda Cares Centers of Hope (PCCOH) at many member Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the nation. These centers are special spaces, providing a safe and comforting environment where kids can have a variety of resources that empowers them with the joys of being a kid. Programs and services offered through the centers inspire hope and promote healing by addressing a child’s entire well-being, including their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. They help give patients and their families courage and strength, while serving as a haven for them to escape the stress of medical care and treatment.  

Panda Cares Centers of Hope programs are designed to address the following needs of children: 

Mental health and development: Quiet, comforting spaces that are dedicated to reading, learning and growing can give kids and families the ability to continue their curriculum or spend time together. These spaces can be found at some member hospitals, including a library at Children’s National in Washington, D.C. 

Emotional well-being: Wellness programs including art, pet and music therapy can reduce stress and build resilience and emotional strength for patients and families.  These PCCOH programs can be found at some member hospitals including a dedicated child life space for patients and siblings, like the one at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX.  

Physical development: Physical, occupational and recreational therapies can improve motor skills and advance recovery for patients and families. These PCCOH programs can be found at some member hospitals, including Children’s Health in Dallas, TX. 

Spiritual support: Pastoral care, meditation, and counseling services can provide additional support to patients and families. These PCCOH programs can be found at some member hospitals, including a spiritual care center at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Orange, CA. 

“All of these programs address needs that are essential to a child’s full well-being and are largely supported by philanthropic funding,” said Nestel. “Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and our corporate partners like Panda Express are here to ensure that kids get all of the care they require to achieve their full potential.” 

For more information on Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, go to cmnhospitals.org. To learn more about the Panda Cares Center of Hope visit pandacares.org. 

*50% of pre-tax event sales will be donated equally to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other charitable partners. Applicable for purchase on Pandaexpress.com or Panda Express Mobile App only on 8/8/23. Visit pandaex.press/PCD2023 for more details.

About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: 

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals supporting the health of 12 million kids annually across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to come. Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children’s hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.  

About Panda Express®: 

On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express®, the largest Asian dining concept in the US. Family-owned and operated since 1983 by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, including its best seller The Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese cuisine. Each dish at Panda Express is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles. The restaurant brand has more than 2,500 locations and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to 12 international countries.

Powered by a global family of associates, Panda Cares®, Panda’s philanthropic arm, has raised more than $329 million and has dedicated countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 15 million youth, as well as supporting communities in need since 1999. In 2021, Panda Express established the Panda CommUnity Fund — a five-year, $10 million community investment and response program that supports immediate and sustainable solutions from national and local organizations to uplift diverse groups, including people of color and other marginalized communities. For more information about Panda, visit PandaExpress.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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“Xero Shoes are an up-and-coming American brand and with their ethos and the thought that goes into their whole design and manufacturing process, it’s a perfect partnership for Team Novo Nordisk,” said CEO and Co-Founder of Team Novo Nordisk, Phil Southerland.

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
August 08, 2023

The world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team, Team Novo Nordisk, has partnered with Xero Shoes as their official off-bike footwear.

Cyclists wear rigid sport-specific shoes while riding, but off the bike comfortable footwear that allows for a natural range of motion in the feet and toes could benefit riders. For example, according to Dr. Sarah Ridge’s research, walking in minimalist shoes has been shown to build foot strength as much as doing an 8-week foot strengthening exercise program. Xero Shoes’ wider, foot-shaped toe boxes and flexible soles could help with active recovery, whether that’s for riders after a day of training or racing, or for their support staff who are on their feet all day.

“We’re extremely pleased to be working with Xero Shoes,” said CEO and Co-Founder of Team Novo Nordisk, Phil Southerland. “Xero Shoes are an up-and-coming American brand and with their ethos and the thought that goes into their whole design and manufacturing process, it’s a perfect partnership for Team Novo Nordisk.”

“We’re thrilled to help Team Novo Nordisk not only perform better on their bikes by integrating our footwear into their lives but also to spread their inspiring message of resilience and determination,” says Xero Shoes CEO, Steven Sashen.

Adds Southerland, “It’s important for us as a team to work together with partners who share our goal not only to inspire, educate and empower but also to stay true to the natural aspects of performance and we feel that Xero Shoes will be a great fit for us.”

With a shared commitment to promoting health, wellness, and athletic achievement, Xero Shoes and Team Novo Nordisk aim to redefine what is possible.

ABOUT TEAM NOVO NORDISK

Team Novo Nordisk is a global all-diabetes sports team of cyclists spearheaded by the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. In 2012, Phil Southerland, co-founder and CEO of the team, and global healthcare company Novo Nordisk, came together to create Team Novo Nordisk, based on a shared vision to inspire, educate, and empower people around the world affected by diabetes and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

For more information, visit http://www.teamnovonordisk.com.

ABOUT XERO SHOES

Xero Shoes was founded in 2009 on the floor of a corner of a spare bedroom by husband and wife co-founders Steven Sashen and Lena Phoenix, offering a simple “DIY sandal making kit”. Today the company offers a complete line of 39 casual and performance shoes, boots, and sandals. Xero Shoes has customers ranging in age from 2-92 in 97 countries who wear their shoes for every occasion and activity. Xero Shoes’ barefoot-inspired designs let your feet function the way nature intended while giving you the protection and style you’re looking for. The company’s mission: Providing the comfort and benefits of natural movement footwear so people can “Live Life Feet First”.

http://www.xeroshoes.com

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