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New American University Report Shows Dramatic Impacts of COVID-19 on Latino-Owned Businesses in the Washington, D.C. Area

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This report, and the data it presents, places a spotlight on the substantial impacts of the pandemic upon Latino-owned businesses in our region, and the multiple ways these businesses are being affected, often dramatically, while highlighting what they will need to weather this crisis.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Not only do Latinos have the highest rate of COVID-19 infections of any group in the Washington, D.C. metro area (1), and are experiencing job losses at almost twice the rate of white counterparts (2), Latino-owned businesses are also suffering in the region. A survey of 150 Latino-owned businesses in the Washington, D.C. metro area shows the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses.

The results of this survey were compiled into the report, “Assessing Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Latino-Owned Businesses in the DC-Metro Region.” Conducted in late-April through June, the report is a collaboration between American University’s Center for Latin American & Latino Studies, its Kogod School of Business and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. While the report focuses on the Washington, D.C. metro area, it can provide a glimpse into the future for businesses in Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California – states with the largest percentage of Latino populations per capita and the newest epicenters for COVID-19.

“This report, and the data it presents, places a spotlight on the substantial impacts of the pandemic upon Latino-owned businesses in our region, and the multiple ways these businesses are being affected, often dramatically, while highlighting what they will need to weather this crisis,” said Robert Albro, Research Associate Professor at American University’s Center for Latin American & Latino Studies.

The report offers a snapshot of the diverse and extraordinary impacts facing Latino small businesses owners, which include substantial losses of revenue and customers, and major disruptions such as closures and layoffs. The report also highlights Latino entrepreneurs’ most urgent concerns in this challenging moment, from a liquidity crisis, a need for more access to capital, to better business advising.

“It is our mission to speak for the community that often goes underserved,” said Nicole Quiroga, President and CEO, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). “GWHCC is proud to be in partnership with American University in our efforts to effect change for those we represent.”

Key highlights of the report include:

  • 65% of owners report that the pandemic has resulted in “extreme” or “many” changes to their businesses, with only 10% reporting no or minimal impact.

  • 56% of owners report severe upheaval to business as usual, including 30% having to close or to suspend operations, and 26% greatly reducing operations.

  • 34% of businesses are unable to operate in-person (21%) or to operate at all (13%) during the pandemic.

  • Only 9% of owners report having filed or plans to file an insurance claim for business interruptions due to COVID-19.

“It is striking how Latino owned businesses dominate the small business startup numbers over the past decade and how this pandemic is reversing that benefit to our community,” said, James Dinegar, Director, Business in the Capital Center, Kogod School of Business. “This report identifies the current status and immediate needs of Latino business owners so that focused assistance can be developed – now.”

The report demonstrates the challenges and barriers to access financial assistance that Latino-owned businesses are facing and will face after the pandemic. This report intends to help community assistance organizations and decision-makers identify specific policies and programs to support Latino small businesses during and after the pandemic.

For the full report and more information please visit: https://www.american.edu/centers/latin-american-latino-studies/upload/au_gwhcc-latino-business-report_june-2020.pdf

About American University

In its 127-year history, American University has established a reputation for producing change makers focused on the challenges of a changing world. AU has garnered recognition for global education, public service, experiential learning and politically active and diverse students, as well as academic and research expertise in a wide range of areas including the arts, sciences, humanities, business and communication, political science and policy, governance, law and diplomacy.

About the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1976, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Ibero American Chamber) is a membership driven organization that supports the economic development of the Washington, DC metropolitan region by facilitating the success of Latino and other minority-owned businesses and the communities they serve through networking, advocacy, education, and access to capital.

The Chamber envisions building a stronger business network for the competitive future of the region.

1 Moya, José, “Covid-19 and Latino Immigrants,” http://ilas.columbia.edu/covid-19-and-latino-immigrants/

2 Olivo, Antonio, Marissa J. Lang and John D. Harden, “Crowded Housing and Essential Jobs: Why So Many Latinos are Getting Coronavirus,” The Washington Post, May 26, 2020.

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Blocc Launches on Kickstarter to Train People to Not Touch Their Faces

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“I never realized how often I touched my face until I consciously tried to avoid doing so,… Knowing I needed to break the habit of touching my face led to the creation of Blocc. It’s a face shield that is stylish and functional.”


SEOUL, South Korea (PRWEB)

Today, Blocc, a comfortable, stylish, reusable face shield, launches on Kickstarter to prevent people from subconsciously touching their faces. Knowing the habit is a difficult one to break, Blocc provides a physical barrier and reminder for users.

Germs are on all the surfaces people touch every day. People are also largely unaware of how often they touch their faces which can cause germs and viruses on surfaces to enter and infect the body.

Blocc covers the eyes, nose and mouth with a transparent physical barrier. When wearers reach for those areas, they’ll encounter Blocc and be reminded of the habit they are trying to break. Made of polycarbonate, Blocc is durable, washable and reusable. It’s also coated with fog and scratch-resistant coatings to make it perfect for daily and repeated use.

A 2015 research study of medical students found that participants touched their faces an average of 23 times per hour. Forty-four percent of the time, that contact involved mucous membranes that could lead to illness if germs were to be spread. Breaking that subconscious action is more important than ever.

“I never realized how often I touched my face until I consciously tried to avoid doing so,” said Ben Kim, co-creator of Blocc. “Knowing I needed to break the habit of touching my face while also searching for protective devices that could help keep me safe led to the creation of Blocc. It’s a face shield that is stylish and functional.”

Designed to be worn over the ears like glasses, Blocc is comfortable and leaves room for it to be worn with most masks, including N95 respirators. It can also be worn with eyeglasses. With a stylish and ergonomic design, Blocc is suitable for everyday use in a variety of settings including running errands or as a wind-deflector during activities like cycling.

Blocc is available to pre-order starting at $19 and is expected to be delivered by August 2020. To pre-order, visit pr.go2.fund/blocc.

About Blocc

Blocc was founded in South Korea, one of the first countries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. There, the government immediately recommended wearing masks for all citizens. Noticing the false sense of security wearing masks created, the Blocc team searched for a better way for people to protect themselves. For more information, visit http://www.blocc.kr.

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TapRooT® Doubles Down on Improving Human Performance with New Complete TapRooT® RCA Book Set

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The new Complete TapRooT® RCA Book Set is the new standard for a root cause analysis reference set. You’ll have the best collection of root cause analysis tools— full of life’s lessons in problem-solving—that you can’t find anywhere else.


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

System Improvements Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its new Complete TapRooT® RCA Book Set, now available through the TapRooT® Store.

System Improvements President Mark Paradies observes, “During the 30 years that the TapRooT® staff has trained global industry leaders and their employees in TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis to minimize human errors, improve human performance, and apprehend precursor events in order to mitigate or eliminate major incidents, thus saving lives, we’ve learned much in the process. Our learning process, of course, involves research, documentation, development of new, improved processes, and updates of TapRooT® books and the references that support them.”

The Complete TapRooT® RCA Book Set is the culmination of the latest research to improve investigations, root cause analysis, and human performance. In effect, the new 10-book root cause analysis reference set, with three additional resources, is the new standard in one complete root cause analysis reference set.

The additional resources in the Complete TapRooT® RCA Book Set include TapRooT®’s latest Root Cause Tree®, the Root Cause Tree® Dictionary, and Corrective Action Helper® Guide, with the 10-book set.

Each of the 10 books in the set is brief, readable, and helpful to anyone who needs to:

  • Save lives

  • Prevent injuries

  • Improve quality

  • Stop repeat equipment failures

  • Eliminate wasteful cost in organizations

  • Reduce the common practice of blaming people for mistakes beyond their control

  • Stop needless incidents and deaths in hospitals (improve patient safety)

  • Improve the trending of incidents and measurement of improvements

  • Help people understand how to use root cause analysis proactively

Paradies comments, “With the new book set, you’ll have the best collection of root cause analysis tools, full of life’s lessons in problem-solving, that you can’t find anywhere else.”

For details or inquiries about the TapRooT® System, call System Improvements Inc. at 865-539-2139, or contact us online at http://www.taproot.com/contact/. Learn more about TapRooT® at http://www.taproot.com. You may purchase the Complete TapRooT® RCA Book Set through the TapRooT® Store.

About System Improvements Inc. – TapRooT®

Founded in 1988, TapRooT® solves hurdles every investigator faces. TapRooT® root cause analysis takes an investigator beyond his or her knowledge to think outside the box. Backed with extensive research in human performance, incident investigation, and root cause analysis, TapRooT® is a global leader in improved investigation effectiveness and productivity, stopping finger pointing and blame, improving equipment reliability, and fixing operating problems.

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V3Gate Honored on CRN’s 2020 Solution Provider 500 List

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (PRWEB)

V3Gate announced today that CRN® a brand of The Channel Company, has named V3Gate as #108 on the 2020 Solution Provider 500 list. This is V3Gate’s first year on the Solution Provider 500 list, which ranks the top integrators, service providers and IT consultants in North America by services revenue.

V3Gate is an established IT solutions provider for the federal government, and is a leading NASA SEWP V and DHS FirstSource II contractor. In 2020, the company has evolved to support state and local governments and education (SLED) and healthcare, including becoming a featured supplier on Public Purchasing Exchange’s COVID-19 Government Innovation Hub.

“It is an honor to be named to the Solution Provider 500,” said V3Gate CEO, Oscar Valdez. “V3Gate was able to facilitate a number of client initiatives in 2019, and we have doubled down on that commitment to service in 2020 as our clients adapt to the COVID environment.”

About V3Gate

Founded in 2007, V3Gate is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), specializing in emerging technologies that help our clients simplify their infrastructures, reduce costs, and create more agile IT environments. V3Gate is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/EIC 20243:2015 certified.

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Statement From Power to Decide on Supreme Court Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions

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“Today, we are relieved to know that women in the U.S., and not lawmakers, can continue to make their decisions over their own reproductive health care.” – CEO, Gillian Sealy


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Today, the Supreme Court affirmed constitutional protections for abortion care in the U.S. In a 5-4 decision in June Medical Services v. Russo, the Court struck down a Louisiana law that would have left nearly one million women of childbearing age in Louisiana having access to only a single abortion clinic in the state. The law that was under review would have required those who provide abortion care to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles where they provide abortion services—forcing all but one clinic in the state to close.

In response, Power to Decide CEO, Gillian Sealy issued the following statement:

“Today, we are relieved to know that women in the U.S., and not lawmakers, can continue to make decisions over their own reproductive health care. If the law had been upheld, it would have placed an undue burden and created significant obstacles on women’s ability to access abortion care.

“This law was designed to deny access to abortion care. It harmed, not protected women’s health. There was never a medical reason for requiring admitting privileges for those who provide abortion care. The sole purpose for the law was to deny women access to basic reproductive health care and its burden would have been felt most by women of color, women living in rural areas, and women with limited means. The decision would have placed one more barrier for Black women whose health is already disproportionally impacted by systemic inequities that limit their access to critical reproductive health care services.

“Today, we can take a collective sigh of relief that we were able to preserve access to the full range of reproductive health care. We must also continue our commitment to ensure access to the full range of reproductive health care for all which includes passing the Women’s Health Protection Act. The bill would prohibit states from passing medically unnecessary regulations that single out abortion providers. Such action would help protect everyone’s power to decide, if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child.”

Please note, Power to Decide CEO, Gillian Sealy, is available for interviews and to provide further comments regarding the impact of the case.

Power to Decide is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to ensure all people—no matter who they are, where they live or what their economic status might be—have the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. Please visit us at http://www.PowerToDecide.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Stratodesk Introduces NoTouch Go – End User Computing for the Mobile Workforce

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NoTouch GO

“More companies than ever are looking to make remote work seamless. NoTouch Go makes your mobile workforce easier to scale while lengthening hardware lifecycle and increasing corporate security,” says VP of Sales, Hernan Contreras .


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Stratodesk, a VDI, Cloud and IoT endpoint solution leader, today announced the official launch of the Stratodesk NoTouch Go lightweight thin client device. With NoTouch Go, enterprises and organizations can take advantage of unparalleled end user computing mobility for VDI, IoT and Cloud workspaces and at the same time have full control and manageability over their workforce’s devices. Incredibly lightweight, this next-evolution USB micro client is no bigger than the size of a quarter, but is complete with 8GB of memory and Stratodesk’s secure, award-winning operating system, NoTouch OS, preinstalled. Workers can simply plug their NoTouch Go into any x86 device and temporarily boot a fully secure work environment. Employees can easily and conveniently access all the apps and data they need from their devices no matter where in the world they happen to be. No added IT support or hassle required. Thanks to NoTouch Go, enterprises and organizations everywhere can enable the mobile workforce while ensuring ongoing security and productivity for their entire organization.

“Companies looking to enable remote work – look no further than NoTouch Go!” says Vice President of Sales, Hernan Contreras. “More companies than ever are looking to make remote work seamless. NoTouch Go runs on any endpoint, anywhere, and runs side-by-side with existing Windows installments. NoTouch Go makes your mobile workforce easier to scale while lengthening hardware lifecycle and increasing corporate security.”

NoTouch Go is powered by the immutably secure operating system, NoTouch OS. NoTouch OS is Linux-based and runs onto any device bare-metal, converting it into a conduit for advanced virtual apps and desktops.The NoTouch OS-based NoTouch Go is impervious to common security exploits or unwanted third-party applications. It also comes with all major VDI/Cloud clients included directly out of the box.

“Now, more than ever, enterprises, organizations, MSPs and beyond have real access to an all-in-one Cloud, VDI and even IoT solution thanks to technology-rich products like NoTouch Go, and features like Cloud Xtension, Disk Encryption and beyond” says Stratodesk Founder and CEO, Emanuel Pirker. “This shows you how Stratodesk has evolved as a company. No other EUC enterprise in the world has the vision for the future that Stratodesk has.”

Stratodesk NoTouch Go works with any x86 device and ARM device and connects to the Stratodesk management suite NoTouch Center, offering system administrators complete control, configuration and monitoring over all NoTouch GO devices from one location. A mere W23mm x H12 x D4mm, NoTouch Go has an x86 64-bit architecture, is made of metal, has a Chip-On-Board system, and contains NoTouch OS preinstalled, directly out of the box. It is water-resistant, compact, and ideal for easy transportation from one workspace to the next.

Organizations interested in learning more about the NoTouch Go or deploying them today should visit https://www.stratodesk.com/products/notouch-go/ or reach out to Stratodesk contact@stratodesk.com.

About Stratodesk

Stratodesk is redefining end user computing by delivering an all-in-one solution for VDI, DaaS and IoT markets. Stratodesk’s cutting edge, linux-based OS and management suite, NoTouch, is a next generation, hardware-agnostic solution that enables companies to cost-effectively manage their entire secure digital perimeter. Stratodesk’s solution works seamlessly across x86 and ARM/Raspberry Pi based hardware products to provide a unified platform for your endpoints. It increases endpoint security, simplifies user experience and allows customers to maximize the benefits of existing desktop hardware through PC Conversion.

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Leading CBD Brand Unveils Limited-Edition Red White Blue Pack and Sitewide Booming Deal

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Smilyn Wellness Red, White, and Blue Pack

What greater way to celebrate than with a hemp-infused limited-edition pack built for an active lifestyle.


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

No fireworks? No problem. Smilyn Wellness, a market leader in hemp-derived CBD products, announces its limited-edition Red, White, and Blue Pack — now available through July 5th.

The new Smilyn pack features a curated assortment of products: CBD tinctures (1x blueberry and 1x cinnamon-flavored tincture) and CBD roll-ons (1x cool and 1x heat muscle gel).

The blueberry tincture earned the name — the blue dream of CBD. The cinnamon tincture has a bold, sweet kick. Each tincture contains broad-spectrum phytocannabinoid-rich hemp oil, known for its health benefits like suppressing anxiety, easing pain, fighting inflammation, combating nausea and insomnia, easing the symptoms of stress, and much more.

The roll-ons provide fast pain-relief, quick muscle recovery, reduced inflammation — and feel like a mini-massage with powerful cooling and heating gels.

So, whether you’re looking to stock up on your fan-favorite CBD products, ready to upgrade to the Smilyn brand, or just curious to try CBD for the first time, it’s a booming deal you don’t want to miss.

Celebrate with Red, White, and Blue

July 4th is right around the corner, but you don’t have to wait until then to score one of the best CBD discounts. To celebrate red, white, and blue, Smilyn Wellness is offering 30 percent off sitewide until the end of July with code SALE30.

“It’s time to break out the red, white, and blue and celebrate Independence Day,” stated Brett Weiss, CEO and Co-founder of Smilyn Wellness. “What greater way to celebrate than with a hemp-infused limited-edition pack built for an active lifestyle. The newly unveiled packaged deal is a natural extension of our storied brand.”

Smilyn Wellness offers a large selection of CBD for sale online, including CBD tinctures, gummies, roll-ons, softgels, face masks, and CBD pet tinctures, to name a few.

About Smilyn Wellness

Smilyn Wellness in Carlsbad, California, is a CBD-wellness brand simplifying the benefits of premium hemp extract. We exist to revolutionize. We exist not only to help individuals look and feel incredible — but also smile throughout the journey of life. Combining scientific data with health-based knowledge, Smilyn offers a portfolio of CBD products that are trustworthy, tasty, and geared toward an active new-age lifestyle.

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The Center Foundation Launches “Brain Trust” Home Study CME/CEU Course

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Our mission at The Center Foundation is to promote the health and safety of our youth by increasing awareness and education about concussion prevention and management, and this program allows us to do just that.


BEND, Ore. (PRWEB)

The Center Foundation, a Central Oregon nonprofit providing sports medicine services to high school students, recently announced the launch of a new home study course for medical professionals interested in earning continuing education credit while learning about the latest research and tools in concussion management. Previously available only as an in-person conference, the content included in the home study course comes from Brain Trust 2020, The Center Foundation’s highly successful webinar event hosted in early May.

“By offering our professional education conference as an online home study course, we are able to reach a wider audience of medical professionals and therefore advance national education on concussion management,” said Sonja Donohue, Executive Director of The Center Foundation. “Our mission at The Center Foundation is to promote the health and safety of our youth by increasing awareness and education about concussion prevention and management, and this program allows us to do just that.”

The Brain Trust Home Study Course allows medical professionals to earn continuing education credits through a flexible, study-at-your-own-pace program with different packages and pricing options. Physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational and speech therapists, athletic trainers and other medical professionals can expect to learn about the latest research in diagnosing youth sport concussion, managing persistent post concussive symptoms, the role of neurological testing in concussions and best practices surrounding return-to-play and return-to-learn decisions. The course includes nine lectures from top medical experts specializing in different areas of concussion management. Those enrolled in the home study course will have lifetime access to the program, as well as access to live technical support.

Every three years, in collaboration with community partners, The Center Foundation organizes an educational symposium dedicated to updating the medical community’s collective knowledge regarding the recognition, diagnosis, management and prevention of concussions. This year’s conference, Brain Trust 2020, took place as a virtual webinar in May and focused on best practices in mild traumatic brain injury and concussion management for all ages. The Center Foundation plans to grow its home study program substantially moving forward and will offer additional online courses on a variety of topics.

To learn more about the Brain Trust Home Study Course or to enroll, visit: https://www.centerfoundation.org/bt2020-home-study/.

About The Center Foundation

The Center Foundation provides certified athletic trainers to Central Oregon high schools, serving more than 5,000 students at over 1400 sporting events each year, managing injuries and concussions, and educating young athletes on injury prevention. These services are provided at no cost to students or their families. Foundation programs also deliver brain and spinal cord injury prevention education in grade schools, free multi-sport helmets to children in need, and education seminars and conferences for healthcare professionals. Since 2000, The Center Foundation has been Central Oregon’s only nonprofit solely dedicated to providing sports medicine services as a means to ensure youth are safe, healthy, and protected in an active lifestyle. To learn more visit http://www.centerfoundation.org.

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Dr. Eleni Voltidi, Distinguished Prosthodontist in Eden Prairie, MN, Joins PerioWest Team

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Dr. Eleni Voltidi, Prosthodontist in Eden Prairie, MN

Dr. Eleni Voltidi, Prosthodontist in Eden Prairie, MN, Joins PerioWest Practice

As a prosthodontist, Dr. Voltidi specializes in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining oral function, in particular with regard to replacing missing teeth.


EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (PRWEB)

Prosthodontist Dr. Eleni Voltidi has joined PerioWest, a periodontal practice specializing in gum disease treatment, cosmetic dentistry services, and dental implants in Eden Prairie, MN. She empowers the practice to provide more comprehensive, collaborative specialty care.

A native of Athens, Greece, Dr. Voltidi completed her dental degree at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2010 before going on to earn her Certificate of Prosthodontics and Master in Dentistry from University of Birmingham, Alabama. She then finished her Fellowship in Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthetics at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

As a prosthodontist, Dr. Voltidi specializes in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining oral function, in particular with regard to replacing missing teeth. She provides a full assortment of essential prosthodontic services, including restorations, prosthetics, veneers, and cosmetic treatments. Her addition to the practice enables PerioWest to expand its dental implant capabilities.

Drs. Andres R. Sanchez and Voltidi offer collaborative, specialist-level care that enables patients to have their dental implants both placed and restored in a single convenient practice. That means fewer office visits and no need to arrange care with outside doctors. Under the direction of Dr. Sanchez, a board-certified periodontist, PerioWest has become well-known for restoring full, healthy smiles with dental implants after tooth decay and loss.

Dr. Voltidi is passionate about creating healthy, functional, attractive smiles. During her off-hours, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her daughter. To learn more about Dr. Voltidi visit http://www.periowestmn.com. Patients seeking the services of a prosthodontist in Eden Prairie, MN should request a consultation with Dr. Voltidi. To schedule an appointment, call 952-567-7457.

About the Practice

PerioWest is a periodontal practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Eden Prairie, MN and the Twin Cities areas. Dr. Andres R. Sanchez received his Certificate & Master’s Degree in Periodontics from the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. He is a board-certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. In addition, Dr. Sanchez has been involved as a primary author in more than ten scientific papers published in major periodontal and implant dentistry journals. His associate, Dr. Eleni Voltidi is a prosthodontist who completed her Fellowship in Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthetics form the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. PerioWest provides state-of-the-art dental implant treatment, LANAP® laser therapy, and advanced periodontal care to Eden Prairie, MN and the Twin Cities areas. To learn more about Dr. Sanchez and the services provided at PerioWest, please visit the practice website at http://www.periowestmn.com or call 952-567-7457.

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Aeroflow Healthcare Announces Charitable Donation to Support Children and Families Amid COVID-19

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Junior League of Charleston Donation

“Without access to adequate supplies, we see that children are often left in their diapers longer, causing rashes, urinary tract infections and other medical issues. Amid the coronavirus pandemic we have seen these numbers increase drastically.”


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Aeroflow Healthcare, a nationwide provider of durable medical equipment (DME), today announced a donation of $10,000 to the Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank. This donation will help to fund needed diapers and supplies that will be distributed to children and families in the Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding areas.

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, one in three American families struggled to afford a supply of diapers to keep their children clean, dry and healthy. With no government assistance programs specifically allocating dollars toward the purchase of diapers and the recent pandemic causing all-time high levels of unemployment, the need for diapers in our country has increased drastically.

“Having access to diapers is critical to the wellbeing and health of children and their families. Without access to adequate supplies, we see that children are often left in their diapers longer, causing rashes, urinary tract infections and other medical issues. Amid the coronavirus pandemic we have seen these numbers increase drastically,” said Mica Phillips, Director of Urology at Aeroflow Healthcare. “We are proud to partner with the Junior League of Charleston to help lessen the diaper divide, even if in a small way.”

Since the COVID-19 outbreak in early March, the Junior League of Charleston has distributed over 60,750 diapers to families in the Charleston and Tri-County area, impacting 1,270 children and their families in the Lowcountry. Their goal is not only to provide families with the supplies they need, but also empower them toward self-sufficiency through a multitude of services that increase their health, wellness and security.

“The Junior League of Charleston is serving the Lowcountry during these unprecedented times amid COVID-19. Now, maybe more than ever, community means so much to so many, and the impact that the Junior League of Charleston’s Diaper Bank is making in our community is an example of how our members can respond rapidly to address dramatic and growing demand for diapers,” says Beth Bailey, JLC 2018-2020 President. “We are incredibly grateful for Aeroflow’s generous support as we continue to address diaper need and make sure all families in our community during this crisis have access to a sufficient supply of diapers.”

About Aeroflow Healthcare

Aeroflow Healthcare was founded in Asheville, NC in 2001 as a home oxygen provider, and has since grown to become a nationwide provider of durable medical equipment. In 2017, Aeroflow was also awarded the HME Excellence Award for Best Home Medical Equipment Provider and has been recognized as a business offering top-notch benefits to employees with the Great Place to Work Award. Aeroflow is an accredited Medicare and Medicaid provider and accepts most commercial insurance. To learn more about Aeroflow Healthcare and getting medical equipment through insurance, visit http://www.aeroflowinc.com.

About Junior League of Charleston

The Junior League of Charleston is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Charleston reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origin who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. Learn more at jlcharleston.org.

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