NEW YORK (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

American Advanced Practice Network (American-APN) join forces with CM&F Group, Inc. (CM&F) to help Nurse Practitioners improve their practices. American-APN aims to enable Nurse Practitioners to succeed in independent practice. Working with CareSpan® Integrated Networks (CSIN), American-APN supports its member Nurse Practitioners with next-generation technology and business services that enable them to manage their practices better. CM&F ensures that NPs are covered by affordable best-in-class professional insurance products.

The collaboration aims to boost a Nurse Practitioner’s overall ability to establish, operate and sustain an effective and efficient independent clinical practice. The collaboration offers American-APN’s integrated digital healthcare platform, CareSpan, to enable NPs to succeed in the new world of virtual care. American-APN also offers NPs the unifying network and clinical guidance for the practice of primary, specialty and acute care. CM&F is a long-standing leader in providing peace of mind with insurance products that are reliable, affordable and comprehensive with Malpractice and Cyber Liability coverage options.

“Our NP-centric network, integrated digital care platform and business services afford CM&F practitioners to move into the integrated digital care arena quickly and professionally. CareSpan is the first cloud-based clinic that offers NPs a complete and secure clinic-in-the-cloud that allows health care delivery consistent with the standards of an in-person exam. American-APN offers business services support (such as revenue cycle management, credentialing, contract negotiation) so that NPs can focus on treating patients,” explains Melissa Magstadt, MS, MBA, APRN and President of American-APN. “CM&F understands and is committed to introducing this leading-edge telehealth technology to its clients,” Magstadt continued.

“We expect American-APN, with the integrated CareSpan digital healthcare platform, to add significant value for our NP clients. It is a technology platform built for NPs by NPs, and that is going to go a long way for Nurse Practitioners opening their own business for the first time or deciding to diversify strategically with telehealth in their clinical offerings. They just get it” said William G. F. Sullivan, Executive Vice President, CM&F. Sullivan offers, “CM&F is pleased to host a Webinar delivered by American-APN’s members, Melissa Magstadt and Lorraine Bock, on dates in July and August. American-APN will present an in-depth continuing education hour on Integrated Digital Healthcare.”

To sign up and select a date for the CM&F hosted webinar go to: https://www.americanapn.com/cmf/

About American Advanced Practice Network

American-APN is the first professional “group practice without walls” that brings highly qualified nurse practitioners to those in need of health care under a collaborative care system that uses cutting-edge digital technologies. American-APN was created for and by Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. It is owned and operated exclusively by its nurse practitioner membership with its own executive leadership and Board of Directors. Members of the network enjoy extensive economic, professional and personal benefits due to the collaborative care opportunities and economies of scale that American-APN provides. For further information please visit: http://www.americanapn.com

About CM&F Group

CM&F Group offers professional liability insurance that protects NPs if any malpractice claims arise due to negligence accusations. NPs should be able to do their job without constant fear of litigation. CM&F provides low-cost coverage that is portable, and will go wherever you go, eliminating risk by ensuring you are always protected. Nurse Practitioner malpractice insurance through CM&F allows NPs to devote all their attention to clients, and ultimately provide patients with a better experience. CM&F invites clients to review Malpractice and Cyber Liability offerings at the American-APN Partner Page here: https://www.cmfgroup.com/about-cm-f/cmf-partners/aapn-carespan-np-malpractice-insurance/.

About CareSpan Integrated Networks

CareSpan Integrated Networks (CSIN) is a subsidiary of CareSpan Holdings, Inc. CSIN has created a business support infrastructure for its professional network partners and is the first to deploy a comprehensive, integrated digital healthcare “Clinic-in-the-Cloud” creating unfettered access to care for the underserved and with an emphasis on the care of chronic illness. CSIN integrates technology for remote monitoring, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, care collaboration and coordination, and analytics, while creating high levels of patient engagement. CareSpan is dedicated to the future of integrated digital care, using sophisticated digital diagnostic and clinical decision support tools in collaboration with primary, specialty and mental health providers to drive better outcomes with a patient-centered approach. For further information please visit: https://www.carespanhealth.com

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Dr. DeJoseph from Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Surgery now offers HydraFacial Keravive

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

Dr. Louis M. DeJoseph is proud to announce that he is able to offer clients a new way to improve their scalp health. It is now possible to receive Keravive treatments from HydraFacial at the Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Surgery. By adding this treatment process to his practice, Dr. DeJoseph is able to provide clients with the best services to help them look and feel better. The HydraFacial Keravive process was designed to cleanse, stimulate, nourish, and hydrate patients’ scalps. This results in a fuller, healthier head of hair.

The HydraFacial Keravive treatment requires a three-step process. Two of these steps are done in the office by Dr. DeJoseph’s team of licensed medical aestheticians. These include having the patient’s scalp cleansed and exfoliated, followed by the application of the stimulating and nourishing components. The final step in the process requires the patient to take home a spray that enhances and extends the results of the treatments that were conducted in the office.

The two-step process that is done in the office and is quick and painless. In many cases, it can be done over a person’s lunch hour. There is little disturbance to the rest of the hair, so the patient will be able to return to work or other aspects of their lives without having to have their hair redone. This makes the process convenient and easy.

There are many different factors that play into how healthy a person’s hair is. These include genetics, stress, coloring treatments, medical ailments, and changing hormones. Any of these can contribute to a person having dry, damaged hair, oily hair, or thinning hair. They might also have a flaky scalp.HydraFacial Keravive works by removing the impurities that may be impacting the health of a person’s hair follicles. Improving the health of the hair follicles impacts the rest of the hair on their head. It’s possible that a patient may be able to see results after one treatment.

Keravive wasn’t designed to replace treatments such as Rogaine, but both can work together to give a person a full head of healthy hair.

Dr. DeJoseph has been with Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Surgery since 2002, and he brings with him a wealth of experience and special training. His goal is to help patients find the cosmetic procedures that will make them feel confident and beautiful. He is excited to be able to offer HydraFacial Keravive as another option for patients to achieve their beauty goals.

Not only does Dr. DeJoseph offer patients a way to get a full head of luxurious hair, but he also specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He believes that the doctor-patient relationship is incredibly important, and he makes sure all of his patients have the information they need to make an informed decision about which procedure is best for them.

For individuals who are looking to improve their scalp and hair health, or if they are hoping to have a face lift, neck lift, lip augmentation, liquid fillers, or hand rejuvenation done, contact Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Surgery to schedule your complimentary consultation with our team of experts.

If you would like more information, please contact us by phone at (770) 457-6303 or (888) 455-FACE today.

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Julie Houser and Tina Love with their dog, Jasper

Our love of pets, passion for their health and wellbeing and entrepreneurial spirits made Pet Wants the obvious choice. We are committed to improving the lives of pets and are thrilled to have an opportunity to help the community care for their animals. – Tina Love

PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

Local pet parents and Portland residents Julie Houser and Tina Love are pleased to announce the launch of their new mobile business – Pet Wants Pearl District.

Pet Wants’ specially-crafted, private-label pet food formulas are made in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced diet in every bowl. Pet Wants Pearl District offers a well-balanced menu of options for their customers including multiple blends of dog and cat food formulas, a wide variety of treats and spaw products, and a great selection of CDB/Hemp Oil and Bites. What’s more, this quality, health-focused pet store is mobile, with free, personal delivery available in the Pearl District, Downtown and Northwest Portland, the Western Slope, Sauvie Island, West Hills, Forest Park and surrounding areas.

“In our household, we consider our finicky Standard Poodle, Jasper, a member of our family and want what’s best for him. We want what’s best for your pets too and unless your pet has allergies to food or is choosy like Jasper, you probably haven’t thought much about pet food. That’s where Pet Wants Pearl District comes in,” Houser said. “Our pet food is slow cooked at a low temperature, preserving nutrients, and, with our free, personal delivery service, you never have to worry about making a trip to the pet store or loading that huge bag of food into the car ever again.”

Pet Wants has a money-back guarantee on the freshness and quality of the food and the company only sources the best salmon, chicken, lamb, brown rice and other ingredients available. There’s no sugar added, no fillers and no animal by-products and Pet Wants never uses corn, wheat, soy or dyes, which makes the food great for animals with allergies.

Houser grew up on a farm in rural Iowa and had a variety of pets throughout her life. Following college, her passion for community engagement led her to spend 15 years as a peace officer before pursuing a career in higher education. Love, also a life-long pet owner, grew up in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota and joyfully spent her senior year abroad as an exchange student in Switzerland. Love has a Master’s Degree in Education and built her career working with elementary school children.

“We were each at a place in our lives where we had the opportunity to change careers. Our love of pets, passion for their health and wellbeing and entrepreneurial spirits made Pet Wants the obvious choice. We are committed to improving the lives of pets and are thrilled to have an opportunity to help the community care for their animals,” Love said. “We can’t wait to foster relationships and build a community around our food, treats and other products.”

To learn more about Pet Wants Pearl District, call 503-946-1981, email pearldistrict@petwants.com or visit http://www.PetWants.com/PearlDistrict.

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Our healthy financial position will enable us to enhance our activities around the four pillars of our mission: credible and relevant education, trusted emotional support, building a unified MSA community, and funding patient-centric research.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition (MSA Coalition), the leading nonprofit funder of global MSA research, today announced the successful completion of its 2019 independent financial audit and the filing of its Form 990, reporting total revenue of $4.2 million. The rare disease nonprofit, which in addition to its research program also provides trusted emotional support, educational programs and advocacy leadership, continues an eight-year trend of remarkable revenue growth. Since making the decision to expand the board of directors and increase patient centered programs and services in 2012, the MSA Coalition has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 72%, increasing contributions from $54,500 in 2012 to $4.1 Million in 2019. This strong financial position places the organization in good stead to continue its leadership in the funding of critical MSA research. Furthermore, the MSA Coalition will be able to expand and improve its support and education for patients, care partners and medical providers.

“Keeping the MSA Coalition a strong and sustainable organization is paramount as we continue to focus on spending our funds in ways that most effectively support the patient and care partner community that we strive to serve,” says Cyndi Roemer, Chair, Board of Directors, The MSA Coalition. “Our healthy financial position will enable us to enhance our activities around the four pillars of our mission: credible and relevant education, trusted emotional support, building a unified MSA community, and funding patient-centric research that is so important to finding a treatment and ultimately a cure for multiple system atrophy.”

The MSA Coalition continues to carefully control its expenses with an outflow of $630,000 for the year. Of that, the majority, or 86.3%, was spent on programs, which are expenditures that directly benefit patients and care partners, such as research, patient education and support, education of medical professionals and raising awareness of MSA in the community at large. Overall, the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition ended the year with net assets of $5.4 million, of which $3.3 million is restricted, primarily to research.

“I am pleased to report the MSA Coalition had a successful year overall. The results were driven by grassroots fundraisers and individual donations combined with several large bequests from patients who lost their battle with MSA but remembered all the patients still fighting,” stated Carol Langer, Treasurer, Board of Directors, the MSA Coalition. “Because of these incredibly generous patients and the continued grassroots fundraising by the MSA community, we ended 2019 with total contributions of $4.1 million and total revenue, including interest income, of $4.2 million.

“The 2019 financial results will allow the MSA Coalition to build upon the more than $2 million already granted to research projects at 29 institutions worldwide since the inception of the research funding program in 2013,” continued Langer. “While donations and fundraisers remain critically important, managed carefully, our assets, including the generous bequests we received in 2019, will enable us to expand our funding of promising research and to serve the patient and care partner population with trusted information and emotional support for the next several years.”

As potential donors consider charitable giving, the MSA Coalition encourages the review of financials such as 990s and to evaluate each charity on criteria developed by nonprofit watchdog groups. The MSA Coalition will continue to rely on generous contributions and fundraisers in order to maintain the momentum towards improving quality of life and building hope for those impacted by multiple system atrophy.

To learn more about how you can help, please visit the MSA Coalition fundraising page or call our business line toll-free at 866-737-4999.

About the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition

The Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Coalition is a positive beacon of hope standing up to a little-known, rare, insidious disorder. Since 1989, the MSA Coalition has been devoted to improving the quality of life and building hope for people affected by multiple system atrophy by focusing on a four-pillar mission:

• Providing patients and caregivers with trusted and compassionate emotional support
• Educating patients, care partners and healthcare professionals with credible, critically important and relevant information
• Funding patient-centric collaborative research aimed at alleviating symptoms, slowing disease progression and discovering a cure
• Building a sense of community by connecting and unifying people affected by MSA.

Thousands of participants benefit from the annual MSA Coalition Family Conference, which is live streamed and posted online. With multiple online discussion groups and a dedicated support line, someone is always there to help. As the host of the first-ever Global MSA Advocacy meeting, the MSA Coalition works with other like-minded charities to foster a community of support and care, while also playing an important role in global MSA research efforts.

Learn more at http://www.multiplesystematrophy.org/ or call our support hotline toll-free at 866-737-5999.

About Multiple System Atrophy

Multiple system atrophy, previously known as Shy-Drager Syndrome, is a rare and fatal disorder with less than 15,000 Americans diagnosed and 35,000 undiagnosed at any given time. According to the National Institutes of Health, “Multiple system atrophy is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by symptoms of autonomic nervous system failure such as fainting spells (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension) and bladder control problems, combined with motor control symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and loss of balance and muscle coordination.” MSA affects both men and women primarily in their 50s. MSA tends to advance rapidly over the course of 6 to 10 years, with progressive loss of motor skills, eventual confinement to bed, and death. There is no cure or remission from the disease.

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Intermountain Healthcare

“Intermountain Healthcare is eager to move the radiology benefit program forward with Care to Care as its new partner. Flexibility, quality, and service to our population were critical in the decision to use Care to Care”, Steven Evans, MD

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

Las Vegas based Intermountain Healthcare, formerly HealthCare Partners Nevada, announced a multi-year agreement today that establishes Care to Care as their exclusive provider of Radiology Benefit Management (RBM) services. This agreement was based on the principle of providing the right test at the right time, with a focus on patient safety through the use of proprietary evidence-based criteria.

Working closely with Intermountain Healthcare providers and hospitals, Care to Care assists in promoting the safe use of advanced imaging and provides an objective basis for informed evidence-based clinical decisions.

“Care to Care is excited to collaborate with Intermountain Healthcare providers to promote the most effective use of advanced imaging studies through informed clinical decision-making that results in better patient outcomes. We feel strongly about raising awareness of appropriate imaging and radiation safety,” said Rachel Title, MD, Care to Care’s Chief Medical Officer.

Care to Care partnered with Intermountain Healthcare to manage outpatient advanced imaging for its members including; magnetic resonance (MR), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET) and nuclear cardiology (NUC).

“Intermountain Healthcare is eager to move the radiology benefit program forward with Care to Care as its new partner. Flexibility, quality, and service to our population were critical in the decision to use Care to Care”, Steven Evans, MD, Intermountain Healthcare’s Senior Medical Director UM and Quality/Pharmacy Director.

Together, Care to Care and Intermountain Healthcare are focused on promoting a culture of increasingly thoughtful and judicious use of medical imaging.

About Care to Care, LLC

Care to Care is a URAC and NCQA Accredited Specialty Benefit Utilization Management company that provides solutions to ensure payers and their beneficiaries receive cost-effective care by reducing redundant or unnecessary imaging. Care to Care also provides Utilization and Provider Network management to government, commercial, and self-funded programs.

Learn more at http://www.caretocare.com/.

About Intermountain Healthcare

Intermountain Healthcare is a well-respected regional health system and team of caregivers who serve the needs of people across the Intermountain West – with facilities from Utah to Idaho, and now southern Nevada and with telehealth services and partnership agreements across a much broader area of the western U.S., Intermountain Healthcare has been recognized by national leaders as being among the top five health systems in the country, and is considered a model health system for providing high quality care at an affordable cost. Intermountain Healthcare’s mission is Helping People Live the Healthiest Lives Possible®.

Learn more at hcpnv.comintermountain.com/nevada.

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BioFit is donating a portion of sales proceeds from select tables, including models shown from the AdapTable convertible bench table series, to School Lunch Fairy to help combat student hunger.

… no child can perform at their best if they’re hungry …. That’s why we’re proud to partner with School Lunch Fairy in their fight against student hunger.

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

BioFit Engineered Products, a global leader in the design and fabrication of technical ergonomic seating and commercial furnishing solutions, announced that it is donating a percentage of proceeds from the sale of select table models to School Lunch Fairy, a nonprofit organization with a mission of ensuring students are served a decent daily lunch. Contributions from BioFit will be distributed to public school districts nationwide by School Lunch Fairy to set up emergency lunch funds for students with unpaid lunch balances.

Studies show that inadequate school lunch funding across the country is a significant issue. According to School Lunch Fairy, approximately 25 million public school students do not qualify for a free lunch, and those with unpaid school lunch balances frequently do not receive lunch fare comparable to that provided to students with current balances or, in many cases, go without a meal altogether. Thus, the organization was established as a crowd-funding platform to raise money to setup emergency lunch funds at public schools across the nation to alleviate the problem. To support the charity’s school emergency lunch funding, BioFit has committed to donate $10 from the sale of every mobile folding cafeteria table with affixed seating and $5 from the sale of every one of the company’s AdapTable convertible bench tables to School Lunch Fairy.

“Promoting the well-being of our users has always been the primary objective of BioFit,” shared company president, Ed Metzger. “But regardless of how comfortable or well-designed our products are, no child can perform at their best if they’re hungry, undernourished or worried about being shamed because they can’t pay for lunch. That’s why we’re proud to partner with School Lunch Fairy in their fight against student hunger, and we figured what better way to contribute than through our cafeteria table sales,” he concluded.

BioFit is a global leader in the design and manufacture of furnishings for a range of markets and delivers solutions for a variety of educational environments, including technology, laboratory, vocational, dining, library, classroom and office settings. Offerings include a comprehensive collection of ergonomic seating, nearly six dozen cafeteria/mobile folding table models and numerous configurations of multipurpose steel carts and book trucks. BioFit products are designed for long-lasting performance and with the well-being of users in mind: All products meet or exceed rigid industry standards; nearly all seating and table models are LEED® compliant for commercial interiors; and, all tables are GREENGUARD® Gold certified for low VOC emission levels. Plus, nearly every product is backed by a 13-year warranty.

To learn more about School Lunch Fairy, visit https://www.schoollunchfairy.org. For additional information on BioFit, including details on all products, markets and value-added services, visit biofit.com or call 800.597.0246.

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As we continue our fight against COVID-19, we want to express our steadfast support for healthcare workers and first responders.

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus, an Ocean Springs, Mississippi-based wholesale pharmaceutical distributor, is pleased to announce its donation of more than $190,000 in personal protective equipment (PPE) to state-run medical facilities, including hospitals and health care centers across the United States. As extreme medical shortages continue to plague the nation’s communities and healthcare facilities, GCPP hopes these supplies can help alleviate this need.

In light of growing concerns over the past weeks regarding the lack of proper PPE for healthcare workers, Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus made a concerted effort to secure supplies and contribute critical PPE to health care facilities across the United States that can efficiently redistribute them to points of need. These donations include Face-Safe protective visors, exam gowns, and single-use, N95, and KN95 masks— all of which are some of the most in-demand supplies at this stage of the pandemic.

“As we continue our fight against COVID-19, we want to express our steadfast support for healthcare workers and first responders,” said Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus President Ken Ritchey. “These people are doing everything in their power to ensure our health and safety during this crisis, so we want to do everything in ours to help.”

This donation is one of many substantial contributions Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus has made towards aiding healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19, including $30,000 worth of PPE to assisted living facilities, VA centers and state hospitals in the state of Mississippi and $38,000 worth of PPE to healthcare facilities, military bases, and health departments across the United States.

Besides regularly donating PPE and other medical supplies to healthcare facilities, Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus supports a number of charities and non-profit organizations throughout the country, including the Wounded Warrior Project, St Jude Children’s Hospital, Jackson County Animal Shelter, Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County, MS, and Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi.

About Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus

Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus (GCPP) is a comprehensive pharmaceutical distributor for many of the leading U.S. Pharmaceutical companies, delivering products quickly and accurately to a network of hospitals, pharmacies, and physician practices across the United States. Over the past 20 years in business, Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus has become one of the most reliable distributors of medical supplies in the nation through its quick delivery, excellent customer service, and access to over 25,000 healthcare products. Learn more about GCPP products and services at http://www.gulfcoastpharmaceuticalsplus.com, and get the latest on company news by visiting its Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages.

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C19 Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer Gel, neurotoxin-free, fragrance-free, 70% pure ethanol

Documentation of a non-adverse effect level for methanol is non-existent. -National Institute of Health

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (PRWEB)
July 07, 2020

On June 17th 2020, FDA issued a warning letter to ESKBiochem to cease marketing and recall their family of 9 hand sanitizer products because methanol, a highly neurotoxic poison, was detected despite labels indicating ethanol was being used as the active ingredient.

While it appears ESKBiochem was intentionally misleading consumers, methanol is still often present in hand sanitizer products because many are made with denatured alcohol, a common and cheap ingredient. Denatured alcohol is ethanol intentionally made poisonous so it cannot be used to produce alcoholic beverages, which are subject to a significant excise tax. Unfortunately for consumers, this denatured alcohol may contain a high concentration of methanol as there is no formal standard for ‘denatured’ alcohol.(3) The New York Times recently reported three deaths and one case of permanent blindness due to methanol poisoning from hand sanitizers(1). The safer option is to use 200 proof ethanol (100% pure, food grade) though it is a rarer and more costly ingredient.

Legally, if a company states “ethanol” or “ethyl alcohol” in the Drug Facts table, they are bound to use pure ethanol in the product. But the question is, are they? Presently no entity regularly polices label-stated content; FDA only does so when significant problems are suspected, as was the case with ESK where their CleanCare NoGerm tested at 28% methanol, despite label claims of using “Ethyl Alcohol” as the Drug Facts active ingredient.(2)

Since the Covid pandemic has caused massive demand and supply instability of hand sanitizer products, many companies and people who are not chemically sophisticated have entered the marketplace to access perceived easy profits. They often do not have the expertise to formulate or understanding to source the appropriate quality of ethanol for use in hand sanitizers. These inferior products may have offensive odors and irritate or dry out skin even until it cracks and bleeds. According to the National Institutes of Health, a 5% concentration of methanol in ethanol can cause “severe and fatal illness” and “documentation of a non-adverse effect level for methanol is non-existent.”(5) Absorption of methanol through the skin causes toxic effects similar to oral methanol exposure, according to FDA: nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to nervous system or death.(2)

Consumers should choose products that only use 200 proof food grade ethanol. Industrial denatured alcohol is a very common solvent and fuel that can be easily misrepresented in hand sanitizers, especially by companies and individuals who are not skilled in the art of Over The Counter (OTC) drug product development.

Here are common poisonous ethanol denaturants that may not be on ingredient lists(3):

Methanol – often up to 50% in the US

Isopropyl alcohol

Acetone

Methyl ethyl ketone

Methyl isobutyl ketone

Pyridine

Hexane

The Covid pandemic compels institutions to provide hand sanitizer products and other PPE. FDA has made it clear that methanol exposure is a real problem in the product category and with the ESKBiochem notice is likely only scratching the surface of industrial malfeasance. Employers, service providers and schools are obligated to source non-toxic, effective products to protect the health and safety of their employees, customers and children. Such customers need to have confidence in the products they choose, and manufacturers must provide relevant information to generate this trust.

Kabana Skin Care created C19, a neurotoxin-free, fragrance-free, 70% ethanol by volume (using 200 proof, 100% pure, food grade ethanol) hand sanitizer, which exceeds the CDC recommendations, and leaves your hands feeling silky smooth. Kabana has been in business 15 years, producing personal care products such as mineral sunscreen with certified organic food grade ingredients that nourish and support human physiology instead of contaminating and degrading our bodies. Ingredient transparency is a key element of the Kabana strategy. The C19 product was launched on March 24th in response to the Covid crisis and our recognition of problematic consumer exposure to methanol and other neurotoxic chemicals through the vastly increased and required use of hand sanitizer for minimizing Covid-19 infection rates.

Erik Kreider MS MBA, Kabana’s founder and creator of its formulas, is a Stanford biochemist and pharmaceutical scientist who realized there are safer ways to nourish skin and protect health than the classic mass market approach that uses petrochemical ingredients with no biochemical utility in our bodies.

C19 Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer is available at http://www.c19usa.com and http://www.kabanaskincare.com.

Sources:

1.    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/3-dead-drinking-hand-sanitizer.html

2.    https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-advises-consumers-not-use-hand-sanitizer-products-manufactured-eskbiochem

3.    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denatured_alcohol

4.    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/hand-hygiene.html

5.    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11926610/#:~:text=Methanol%2C%20a%20potent%20toxicant%20in,severe%20and%20even%20fatal%20illness.

6.    https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/22/us/hand-sanitizer-fda-trnd/index.html

7.    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/06/23/9-hand-sanitizer-brands-may-contain-methanol-fda-warns/3239862001/

8.    https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2020/06/22/fda-dont-use-these-9-hand-sanitizers-due-to-toxic-ingredient/#3325c0c45518

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