“We didn’t want to launch some television commercial or PSA telling people that we care, we wanted to help fight this thing out on the frontlines where we can make a difference.” said Tom Sweet, SVP of Marketing at Nuvision Credit Union.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, Nuvision Credit Union has never lost sight of their core mission or values. For over 85 years Nuvision has been serving hard-working people who are the backbone of our country; now, they are serving those who are serving us all during our time of need.

Nuvision Credit Union is launching its NuvisionCares initiative, a program that will provide meals from local restaurants to our heroes on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle. The NuvisionCares initiative is designed to help provide a little bit of normalcy and peace of mind for our frontline medical heroes during one of the most challenging times they have ever faced.

“These people are heroes, who even during normal times work incredibly long stressful hours in jobs where they are rarely recognized for their hard work,” said Roger Ballard, CEO of Nuvision Credit Union. “The NuvisionCares initiative gives our vital caregivers one less thing to think about when they come home to their families.”

Starting April 13th, Nuvision will kick off the program at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange County. Doctors, nurses, and other frontline medical professionals from CHOC will be given free meals up to $25 that they can order at five participating restaurants near the hospital. On top of giving our frontline caregivers a little needed relief, the program will provide much-needed support and income to employees at these five local small businesses who will benefit as a result of the NuvisionCares initiative.

The five restaurants that will participate in the NuvisionCares program are Rib Trader, Tutto Fresco, Don Jefe Jalapenos, Cortina’s Italian Eatery, and Amarith Café.

“Nuvision Credit Union really helped us to be able to take care of our employees during their time of need. Because of the NuvisionCares program, we were able to bring our crew back in and give them the ability to earn some vital extra income,” said Mehdi Karr owner of Rib Trader in Orange, California.

“We didn’t want to launch yet another television commercial or PSA telling people that we care, we wanted to take that money and go fight this thing out on the frontlines where it can really make a difference,” said Tom Sweet, SVP of Marketing at Nuvision Credit Union. “Our healthcare workers are making enormous sacrifices for us, if we can help make their day a little brighter then that’s what we are going to do.”

If you would like to know more about the NuvisonCares program you can visit the webpage at https://nuvisionfederal.com/blog/blog-post/memberresources/2020/04/13/nuvisioncares. If you would like to get involved or make a donation to help expand the program, Nuvision has a GoFundMe campaign where they will use 100% of the donations to help more healthcare heroes and local small restaurants. They are also asking people to help raise awareness by using the hashtag #NuvisionCares on social media.

Nuvision Credit Union will be bringing the NuvisionCares program to Cheyenne, Wyoming and Anchorage, Alaska where they will be buying meals for doctors, nurses and medical workers at Providence Hospital in Anchorage and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. This is just one of several community initiatives that Nuvision Credit Union has launched to help the communities they serve through the COVID-19 Pandemic.

While some credit unions have struggled to launch the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, Nuvision was ready and up and running from day one and has already begun approving a significant number of SBA PPP loans. In addition to the hugely successful SBA program, they also launched a webinar series to help people adjust to the crisis by providing valuable economic experts to members with their financial security and help ensure future success.

ABOUT NUVISION CREDIT UNION: For 85 years, Nuvision has been helping its hard-working members build better lives. Nuvision Credit Union operates Branches throughout Southern California, Alaska, Arizona, Washington, and Wyoming. The Credit Union has more than 184,000 members and more than $2.3 billion in assets. For more information, visit https://nuvisionfederal.com/

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Dr. Constance Chen

Breast cancer patients should take this time to pause, and realize that they do not need to accomplish all of their long-term goals immediately. Specifically, breast reconstruction can take a back burner to oncologic treatment without any lasting compromise to the ultimate aesthetic outcome.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating at any time, but it can seem impossible to sort out your best options in the middle of a global pandemic. When healthy people everywhere are already overwhelmed with survival, what are the options for a woman who has just been presented with a cancer diagnosis?

Fortunately, as much as life has changed during this time of social distancing, the basic issues of cancer treatment remain the same. Patients need to evaluate their disease with the help of their oncologists to decide upon the optimal course of therapy. Women need to strengthen their immune systems via diet, exercise, and mental health. They may want to explore groundbreaking metabolic approaches to cancer treatment. And social distancing may even help protect patients who are trying to heal and recover from the stresses of cancer treatment. Finally, breast cancer patients should take this time to pause, and realize that they do not need to accomplish all of their long-term goals immediately. Specifically, breast reconstruction can take a back burner to oncologic treatment without any lasting compromise to the ultimate aesthetic outcome.

The first step is to realize that even in the time of coronavirus, the ultimate goal of breast cancer treatment should remain to prolong and maintain quality of life. While the treatment pathway may be very different depending on the aggressiveness of your tumor, some basic facts remain the same. Oncologic treatment – surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy – take precedence over reconstructive treatment. Furthermore, with careful planning, this does not mean that any later breast reconstruction needs to be inferior due to delays. Oncologic treatments can proceed without compromising the subsequent aesthetic outcome as long as there is cooperation between the oncologic surgeon and the reconstructive surgeon.

What types of outcomes are possible depend on the oncologic treatment that is needed, which again, should always take precedence over the reconstructive treatment. For example, if a patient has a less aggressive small tumor and she is being offered lumpectomy and radiation or mastectomy, she can move forward with a lumpectomy. If her margins are clear, she can elect to have a mastectomy at a later date when she would have otherwise had radiation, or she can proceed with radiation therapy. Radiation therapy does have the disadvantage of changing the skin quality of the breast, so that it becomes more stiff and fibrotic than the healthy breast tissue, and radiation can thus permanently and negatively impact breast reconstruction at a later date.

For patients who decide to undergo mastectomy, breast reconstruction during the time of coronavirus is ill-advised. Delaying breast reconstruction during the time of coronavirus may save your life, and it will not ultimately affect your aesthetic outcome. For some patients, there may not be a choice presented anyway since all elective or non-emergent surgeries, including breast reconstruction, are currently prohibited in some states. Regardless, a life-saving mastectomy that removes your tumor takes precedence over prolonging your surgery and anesthesia time with breast reconstruction, so even hospitals that have canceled and prohibited all elective surgeries should allow an essential mastectomy alone to proceed without breast reconstruction.

The advice to delay breast reconstruction during the time of coronavirus holds true for all types of breast reconstruction. Overall, there are two basic types of breast reconstruction: implant-based breast reconstruction and natural tissue breast reconstruction. Implant-based breast reconstruction involves placing a tissue expander or implant either under or over the pectoralis muscle to recreate a breast mound. The tissue expander or implant itself challenges the immune system, however, as it is a foreign body. Even a direct-to-implant over-the-muscle implant reconstruction has a higher risk of wound healing problems than mastectomy alone, and in the time of coronavirus should be avoided. Placing a tissue expander is arguably less stressful to the body than an implant – especially if it is placed over the muscle – but it still requires frequent visits to the plastic surgeons office to inflate the expander. Natural tissue breast reconstruction is ultimately the least stressful to the body from an immune standpoint, but it is the most stressful in the short term since it requires wound healing from both the donor site (abdomen or legs) as well as the chest area. During the time of coronavirus, patients should be focused on their oncologic treatment, and if that includes mastectomy then they need to recover from their oncologic surgery as quickly as possible.

For patients who want the ultimate aesthetic result after surgery, and who want their reconstructed breasts to look and feel as close as possible to their natural breasts, the gold standard in breast reconstruction is a nipple-sparing mastectomy and natural tissue breast reconstruction. With planning and patience this can be achieved with a delayed breast reconstruction. A woman does not need to compromise on her ultimate breast reconstruction if she and her plastic surgeon can convince the oncologic breast surgeon to perform a nipple-sparing mastectomy no matter how large her breasts. Many breast surgeons may want to place a tissue expander as a placeholder until natural tissue breast reconstruction, and this is certainly a possibility. But for women who do not want a foreign body in place at all, and are understandably concerned that even a temporary tissue expander can affect their immune system, then they can leave their chest flat with floppy excess skin including the nipple-areola complex. It is unattractive during the interim and until the ultimate breast reconstruction, because the breast will look shriveled up and empty (similar to a breast with an unexpanded tissue expander), but once the final reconstruction is performed then the skin envelope will be refilled as if the breast reconstruction was performed at the time of mastectomy.

The key to achieving the ultimate breast reconstruction is the nipple-sparing mastectomy. The breast surgeon needs to make sure that she does not remove any skin during the nipple-sparing mastectomy and that she leaves all the skin intact as if there is going to be an immediate breast reconstruction. If she cannot salvage the nipple for oncologic reasons, she can resect the nipple-areola complex alone and close it with a pursestring closure but otherwise preserve the entire skin envelope. This may be difficult for many breast surgeons to accept, because many breast surgeons will naturally focus on the postoperative appearance of a flat chest with empty excess skin, and may be concerned that the breast skin will look deformed until the delayed breast reconstruction. It is crucial, however, to accept this extremely wrinkled appearance of the breasts in order to have enough skin during the ultimate delayed breast reconstruction. Even in large-breasted women, the breast skin will retract during the intervening time (between mastectomy and reconstruction) and it is always possible to resect excess skin later if necessary. Remember, skin that has been injudiciously resected at the time of mastectomy can never be replaced.

When it comes to how long to delay the ultimate breast reconstruction, there is really no time limit. It is preferable, however, to heal completely from the initial mastectomy, because tissues can be friable and delicate in the immediate postoperative period. To allow the body to fully recover from the first oncologic surgery, a minimum of three months after the initial mastectomy is best. During the time of coronavirus, however, longer periods are perfectly acceptable too. A patient may want to make sure that her margins are clear, and that she does not need radiation therapy. If she does need radiation therapy, then she should delay her breast reconstruction until at least 6 months after radiation is completed. Some patients may want to make sure that they do not have any recurrent disease. Risk of recurrence of the primary tumor is highest in the first 18 months after treatment, so some patients may want to wait until after 1-2 years or even later to go back to the operating room for breast reconstruction. No matter how long the wait, the most important principle is to complete oncologic treatment first and then to allow the body to fully recover from the essential oncologic treatment. This is the best preparation for the ultimate breast reconstruction. While it may be psychologically difficult and even traumatic to look at a flat chest with floppy and empty breast skin during the interim, it does not compromise the ultimate aesthetic outcome of the final breast reconstruction at all.

We are living in a difficult time when some hospitals are overflowing with coronavirus patients, and lack the capacity to take on patients for elective surgeries. Breast reconstruction may be prohibited at this time. Furthermore, even when hospitals begin to open to non-essential surgeries, a woman recovering from breast cancer may not want to be the first person to schedule elective surgery as hospitals slowly open to non-coronavirus patients, especially with potential concerns about later waves of disease. Current studies indicate that 50-70% of people infected by COVID-19 are asymptomatic, so it may not be clear who in the hospital is virus-free. The virus has been found lingering in airborne droplets in the hallways outside hospital patient rooms so masks should be worn continually. Caution is advised during the time of coronavirus. For patients who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer, priorities should be kept straight. Oncologic treatment is paramount – whether it is oncologic surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy. Reconstructive treatment can wait, and it can wait a long time. Planning, patience, and prudence will conserve your body’s precious resources during this time, and it will not compromise your ultimate outcome. If you are willing to accept a temporary and interim period of an unreconstructed body, you can still have a delayed breast reconstruction later in time and achieve optimal success in beauty and health.

Constance M. Chen, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City with special expertise in the use of innovative natural techniques to optimize medical and cosmetic outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction. She operates at Lenox Hill Hospital, and holds appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Weill Cornell Medical College and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Tulane University School of Medicine. http://www.constancechenmd.com 212-792-6378

Periodontist, Dr. Jin Kim, Treats Gum Disease in West Covina, CA with LANAP®

West Covina, CA (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

Dr. Jin Kim, dual board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon, is offering patients with gum disease in West Covina, CA the only FDA-cleared laser treatment for gum disease, LANAP®. This solution is one of the most gentle, minimally invasive and effective solutions to cleansing disease from the mouth. As a periodontist, Dr. Kim offers a more detailed and experienced approach to treatment for gum disease in West Covina, CA. He also understands the effect gum disease can have on patients’ oral health and overall health.

LANAP is a revolutionary approach to treatment for patients suffering from gum disease thanks to its “no cut, no sew, no fear” approach. Traditional gum disease surgery involves removing infected tissue with scalpels, scraping away bacteria and tartar and suturing the gums around the teeth. With LANAP, there are no scalpels or sutures and the procedure boasts minimal bleeding with virtually no discomfort. The entire procedure involves a gentle laser light to evaporate infection and diseased tissue. No cutting of healthy tissue is involved and with no sutures, most patients can feel like themselves again just a day after surgery.

Gum disease is a common condition that affects nearly half of the adult population in the United States. The disease affects both the hard and soft tissues of the mouth and is one of the leading causes of bleeding gums, loose teeth and bad breath. Common symptoms of gum disease include:

• Bleeding gums with brushing or flossing
• Loose or shifting teeth
• Gum recession
• Constant bad breath
• Red, puffy gums

Without timely treatment, gum disease can advance and eventually cause tooth loss and jawbone deterioration. Since oral health has been connected to overall health, if gum disease is left untreated it can also lead to systemic health conditions like heart disease, stroke, and a weakened immune system.

Periodontists are leaders in treatments for gum disease, as they have spent extra years studying and practicing treatment on the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. Dr. Kim is a board-certified periodontist, meaning that he not only spent the extra years studying periodontology, but he proved his expertise by passing a comprehensive board exam. Receiving gum disease treatment from a board-certified periodontist means that patients can rest at ease knowing their health and comfort is in the hands of one of the leading professionals in the field. This expertise in periodontology has led to Dr. Kim being a world-renown lecturer on gum disease and all aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth.

Patients experiencing bleeding gums or recurring bad breath in West Covina, CA are encouraged to seek gum disease care from Dr. Kim at either of his practice locations. Appointments can be made by contacting 909-860-9222 for the Diamond Bar location or 714-898-8757 for the West Garden Grove location. Appointments can also be requested online at http://www.drjinkim.com.

About the Periodontist

Dr. Jin Kim is a periodontist dedicated to providing personalized dental care in Diamond Bar and Garden Grove, CA. Dr. Kim attended the University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry before furthering his education with an advanced degree in pathology from the Medical School of the same University. Dr. Kim completed a periodontics and implant surgery residency at UCLA School of Dentistry and is board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is a past president of the Western Society of Periodontology and was also inducted to be a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Dentists and earned Fellowships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Kim lectures and holds faculty positions at a number of universities including UCLA School of Dentistry and abroad. He has spoken at no less than 36 different countries across the globe as well as national and international academic and clinical associations and universities including the International Association of Dental Research, American Academy of Periodontology and Academy of Osseointegration. To learn more about Dr. Jin Kim and the services he offers, visit his website at http://www.drjinkim.com or call 909-860-9222 for the Diamond Bar location or 714-898-8757 for the West Garden Grove location to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Michael Noffze Offers Emergency Dental Care in Fargo, ND When Patients Need it Most

Considering the health of the whole patient, not just his or her oral health, Dr. Noffze understands that if dental conditions are left untreated, they can spread and lead to medical ones.

Fargo, ND (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

Board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Michael Noffze, welcomes patients for emergency dental care in Fargo, ND. Always strictly following proper Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Dr. Noffze and his team are also adhering to recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure the spread of COVID-19 is minimized while the oral and overall health of their patients is protected.

As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Noffze is experienced in the entire scope of his specialty including facial trauma, reconstructive surgery, and oral pathology. With surgical as well as medical training, he received his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Considering the health of the whole patient, not just his or her oral health, Dr. Noffze understands that if dental conditions are left untreated, they can spread and lead to medical ones.

In order to preserve his patients’ dental health and overall immune system, he welcomes patients to receive emergency dental services including:

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  Tooth extractions
• Dental trauma treatment
• Wisdom teeth removal
• Dental implant treatment
• Oral pathology exams

Dr. Noffze understands how hard it can be to receive emergency dental care in general. Which is why when patients need it most, he wants to raise awareness of his ongoing support of the community and his ability to relieve their pain and improve their oral health with in-person dental care.

Strictly following OSHA protocols and recommendations made by the CDC and the American Dental Association (ADA), The Facial & Oral Surgery Center is taking additional precautions to ensure their facility is sterilized before and after each patient visit. Those who would like to follow social distancing guidelines are encouraged to call before their visit to discuss whether or not receiving treatment at this time is recommended.

Those in need of emergency dental care in Fargo, ND can receive specialty care from oral surgeon, Dr. Noffze by calling 701-232-9565. To learn more about Dr. Noffze or the services he provides, visit http://www.tfaosc.com.

About the Oral Surgeon

The Facial and Oral Surgery Center is a leading oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Fargo, ND. Dr. Michael Noffze is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who received his medical degree and certificate in preliminary general surgery from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Noffze is the director of one of the largest dental study clubs in the United States, was recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who as the 2010 Professional of the Year for Dental Surgery, and continually speaks internationally on the topic of dental implants. Dr. Noffze is specially trained to treat medically compromised patients and his advanced and unique digital workflow streamlines complex dental implant cases. To learn more about The Facial and Oral Surgery Center and the advanced services that Dr. Noffze provides, call 701-232-9565 or visit the website at http://www.tfaosc.com.

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Like never before, we are all having to create a bunch of new habits — food habits, stress reduction habits, health habits — as life gets upended and anxiety and stress overwhelm us.

SILICON VALLEY, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

Fresh Tri®, Inc., a fast-growth science-based technology platform, announced today that it is providing free access to resources that help individuals and organizations cope better and strengthen their health and well-being in response to the global COVID-19 crisis.

The company has adapted its mobile app, also called Fresh Tri, to add an integrated set of habits users can practice to specifically manage COVID-19-related issues. The Fresh Tri app was developed in conjunction with Walmart to help users lose weight and adopt healthy eating habits. Now, Fresh Tri is leveraging its Iterative Mindset™ behavior change methodology to offer habit practices around grocery shopping and storage, physical and mental health, sleep hygiene, healthy eating, sanitization, virtual living and workplace wellness. These new habits address significant disruptions to daily life by grounding users in new daily practices that are relevant and current to quickly build their new norms.

Fresh Tri’s in-app solutions also include live-streamed and on-demand, dietician- and physician-led mindset videos that deliver relevant, timely tips, habits and hacks to equip users with the tools they need to solve problems most efficiently in this new reality.

The new habit practices and the mindset videos are available in the free version of Fresh Tri, available in the App Store and GooglePlay.

In addition to these changes to the app, Fresh Tri is hosting a free webinar called “A New Normal” on April 21st, 9 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. EST, for health and well-being leaders to empower them with behavioral science insights and methods that support their employees in ways that meet this rapid change and emotional upheaval.

Finally, Fresh Tri is providing free access to its “Dr. Kyra Show: COVID-19 Leadership Series,” with Fresh Tri president CEO Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH. In these short, weekly videos, Bobinet will review current events surrounding the pandemic and provide strategic insight on leadership and well-being that are essential to success right now.

“Like never before, we are all having to create a bunch of new habits — food habits, stress reduction habits, health habits — as life gets upended and anxiety and stress overwhelm us,” says Bobinet. “Our goal is to train people in the Iterative Mindset™ — a resilience-building behavior change method — that entails trying new behaviors and adapting them to your life. This specialized mindset has been proven to drive significant physical and emotional health outcomes in our research and studies. The Fresh Tri approach to helping people develop this mindset is unique but natural — based on how your brain changes your behavior.”

To download the Fresh Tri app, please visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. To sign up for the Live Webinar, please register here. For more information, visit freshtri.com.

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About FreshTri

Fresh Tri is a behavior change technology company with offerings focusing on mindset, practice and iteration that invite users to use the Iterative MindsetTM to test-drive healthy habits, removing the guesswork and feelings of failure that can often accompany lifestyle changes. Fresh Tri allows users to iterate their way to success. There is no “fail” — only practice and iteration. Fresh Tri uses a simple, positive approach based on the brain science of habit formation. Find out more about Fresh Tri: freshtri.com, Instagram, Facebook

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Virtual User Conferences (VUCONs) by iPatientCare are the information dissemination sessions conducted each month to keep their users engaged and up-to-date with current industry subjects and new improvements inside iPatientCare framework.

CINCINNATI (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

iPatientCare, a pioneer in cloud-based ambulatory EHR, revenue cycle management services, integrated practice management, and patient engagement solutions announced its monthly Virtual User Conference (VUCON) April 2020 session to share the in-depth knowledge on Primary Care First (PCF) – New Alternative Payment Model / Customization of eCQM measures.

Virtual User Conferences (VUCONs) by iPatientCare are the information dissemination sessions conducted each month to keep their users engaged and up-to-date with current industry subjects and new improvements inside iPatientCare framework. With steadily changing healthcare industries standards and policies and with new upcoming trends, VUCON 2020 sessions are arranged with a perspective to give a complete standpoint and perspective of such patterns including deployment of new products and software versions with its demonstration; and numerous valuable additional items.

The upcoming Virtual User Conference (VUCON) will commence on April 16, 2020; Thursday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST and will highlight in detail:

1. Participation Eligibility and Application

2. Data requirements

3. Model goals

4. Customization of eCQM measures

5. Timelines for the New Alternative Payment Model

Click here to Register Now for this featured session!

About iPatientCare

iPatientCare is a full suite of innovative healthcare products and value-added services that help physician offices, rural health clinics, and community/federally qualified health centers (CHC/FQHC) nationwide in improving the health of their patients, enhancing patient care through care management/coordination/analytics, and reducing atThe awards-winning EHR, integrated practice solutions and value-added services, such as, the revenue cycle enhancement and quality improvement consulting, provide everything you need to control your practice operations, increase revenues, and provide better patient care.

The iPatientCare EHR – version 18.0, has received 2015 Edition ONC Health IT certification by Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB), in accordance with the applicable eligible professional certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Full certification details can be found at the ONC Certified Health IT Product List.

As part of its MACRA-ready solutions, iPatientCare has been recognized as a qualified MACRA-MIPS registry by CMS, and has a distinguished credit of being selected as a preferred EHR and medical billing software by more than 70,000 users nationwide, numerous hospitals/health systems, federally funded regional extension centers, and in the past by the US Army and NASA Space Medicine.

Visit https://ipatientcare.com/ for more information.

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We recognize that we are part of a larger family and community. We believe that we can make the greatest positive impact by doing what we do best – serving our communities through our clubs.” – Blake Walker, Founder and CEO of Arcis Golf

DALLAS (PRWEB)
April 15, 2020

Arcis Golf has pledged the support of its 61 clubs in 13 states, taking a significant leadership role in a new nationwide initiative, ClubsHELP.

Formed less than a week ago during the national health crisis, ClubsHELP connects golf clubs with hospitals in their local areas. Arcis Golf was among the first golf management companies to step up and access its extensive club network and key vendors to provide critically needed support to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

“First of all, I want to say how grateful I am for the heroic frontline responders who are serving our local communities,” said Blake Walker, Founder and CEO of Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee clubs in the U.S. “Their valuable role during this time of crisis and their attention to human welfare is critical to the wellness of our citizens. We recognize that we are part of a larger family and community. We believe that we can make the greatest positive impact by doing what we do best – serving our communities through our clubs.”

This is how the new initiative works:

-A member or the management of each Arcis club will take on the role of captain.

-The club then ‘adopts’ or is matched with a local hospital.

-Working cooperatively, the most pressing needs at the hospital are identified, then clubs, companies, and individual donors pitch in to gather, collect, and deliver the most necessary items and resources to be used by hospital workers.

At this time, the greatest needs are basic food items that can be consumed quickly, PPE supplies, UV lighting for sterilization of phones and keys, and delivery services. Additionally, utilizing untapped commercial resources, raising money, or mobilizing a local delivery service are examples of ways that clubs are supporting local hospitals.

On an ongoing basis every Arcis property engages with its local community by donating rounds and amenities, holding tournaments and events that raise money for charities.

“During these unprecedented times, and with the health and safety of our members, guests and staff on our minds, we simply felt a calling that we needed to do more. Our club leaders are empowered to work side-by-side with their members and patrons to be part of something really special and to engage within their communities to make a real difference,” said Walker.

In fact, it was based on Arcis Golf’s past working relationship with, and corporate-wide support of, the Els for Autism Foundation that Walker and Chief Marketing Officer Chris Crocker first became aware of the opportunity to utilize their clubs to support this new national program.

“When Ernie Els’ manager called, we said, ‘count us in.’ Every community wants to sustain their local hospital and first responders,” noted Crocker. “We know that strength in numbers—clubs and their members’ networks—will make a meaningful impact to those bravely fighting the virus, with grit and grace, from the frontlines each and every day. Just as Ernie has challenged his fellow golf professionals to step up for this cause, I challenge golf clubs across the nation to embrace and support ClubsHELP.”

Golf’s premier organizations, including the National Club Association, and Golf Writers Association of America, have pledged to get behind the ClubsHELP program and make a significant difference in local communities throughout the United States. Additionally, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have alerted their membership that golf clubs across the country are activating.

To be a captain, register your club, pledge support or get additional information, access the web site at http://www.clubshelp.org or text ClubsHELP to 71441.

For additional information about Arcis Golf or their individual clubs, access their web site, http://www.arcisgolf.com.

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West Medical provides vein therapy and weight loss procedures at locations Southern California.

There’s no reason for individuals struggling with varicose veins to remain in pain and/or embarrassment as there are a variety of treatment options available.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
April 15, 2020

A March 16 article on Allure reports on the different ways to treat varicose veins, which is a condition where veins become enlarged or swollen due to issues with blood circulation. The article discusses common minimally invasive treatments that are available, such as sclerotherapy or laser. West Medical, a healthcare group based in Southern California, says that while varicose veins may only be a cosmetic issue for some individuals – and that’s problem enough – it may also cause physical discomfort for others. With today’s resources and advances in medical technology, West Medical comments that there’s no reason for individuals struggling with varicose veins to remain in pain and/or embarrassment as there are a variety of treatment options available.

West Medical says that the simplest method for varicose veins is through the use of compression stockings, which are intended to improve the circulation of blood flow by adding pressure to the veins. With improved circulation, the sometimes painful condition may improve without any further treatment but the cosmetic benefit may be somewhat variable. The Orange County medical group notes that this home treatment is often useful for individuals with minor cases though, or it can at least serve as a temporary solution that may slow down the progression of the issue before medical treatment is sought. While this is an easy home remedy, the clinic notes that this treatment leaves enlarged veins intact.

West Medical says that a more effective and preferred treatment for varicose vein treatment is by targeting veins via endovenous laser treatment (EVLT). This method involves inserting a small laser fiber into the problem vein with ultrasound and allowing the laser to close the vein through the generated heat. The healthcare group notes that this technique only requires a local anesthetic and can be done in one of its offices. The office notes that the EVLT is very minimally invasive, which means less downtime needed for recovery and quicker healing.

The health group notes that because there are different kinds of varicose veins, each varying in severity, it recommends individuals who are seeking out treatment options consult with a physician for the best solution for their situation. Each individual’s case is unique, and a doctor will be able to determine which varicose vein treatment will be the most effective for each patient’s particular circumstance.

Readers who are interested to learn more about Southern California based healthcare group West Medical and their services can visit the group’s website at https://westmedical.com or call (855) 678-4778.

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We are privileged and honored to be associated with these operators who are giving back to their communities. Thank you for all you are doing.

MARKHAM, Ontario (PRWEB)
April 15, 2020

These are unprecedented times for our industry. Operators are facing business challenges beyond their control. Nevertheless, many operators and hotel companies are putting the true meaning of ‘hospitality’ into action. Hundreds of operators with dozens of brands are making their properties and facilities available for use by medical personnel and first responders. Maestro’s team is proud to be associated with many of these hoteliers who are giving back to their communities by opening their doors during this difficult time.

The Silver Hotel Group, a family owned company, is offering a safe and comfortable place to rest for front line medical staff and first responders. “Our properties have specific floors dedicated to front-line workers, with a dedicated elevator where possible, to help mitigate the community spread of Covid-19”, said Shivani Ruparell, VP of Silver Hotel Group.

Accent Inns opened its doors to offer rooms at cost for front-line essential service workers, “We considered closing our doors because our reservations office was only taking cancellations and clearly travel was drying up,” said Trina Notman, VP of Marketing & Communications at Accent Inns. “Then, a nurse who was desperate for a place for her colleagues to self-isolate called us for help because some of her colleagues had taken to sleeping in their cars to avoid risking passing the virus on to their families. We quickly created an at cost room rate for front-line essential service workers, and our PR agency, Beattie Tartan, got the word out that Accent Inns was ready to help.” Accent Inns was surprised when people and organizations in its communities offered to pay for the rooms. Accent Inns then partnered with the United Way Greater Victoria and created the Hotels for Frontline Workers Fund. “A wonderful surprise was that we were flooded with calls from people that actually wanted to pay for a night’s stay for these workers. To date we have sold over 1,000 room nights covered by community donations through this program. It is tremendous to be able to tell these workers that their stay is covered.”

Another example is AHLA’s Hospitality for Hope Initiative that was created to boost collaboration between the hotel industry and local, state and federal governments to help employees, communities, and the industry during this unprecedented health crisis. AHLA recently announced a partnership with its partner state associations to support communities across the country by connecting hotels with the health community to find housing and support for medical staff and first responders. Over 16,000 hotels have signed up for AHLA’s Hospitality for Hope Initiative.

The Center for Health Design has assembled tools and resources to assist healthcare providers with current infection control needs and to inform future project planning. It created a website forum that lists hundreds of properties that are willing to share their resources with hospitals and other care providers. The site lists hotels and others with multi-unit or high-occupancy residential facilities and indicates their capacity and willingness to consider these urgent needs.

“Maestro’s entire team recognizes that these outstanding hospitality organizations and their people are working hard and investing time and money during this difficult time,” said Maestro PMS President Warren Dehan. “We are privileged and honored to be associated with these operators who are giving back to their communities. Thank you for all you are doing.”

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