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Appointment of Science Board Members and Award of an Additional Patent


Guident Autonomous Vehicles  Autonomous delivery drones  Remote controlled vehicles  Autonomous vehicle safety  Science Boards

Autonomous Intelligence

Guident Ltd, the developer of software apps for autonomous vehicles and land-based delivery drones, announces the appointment of science advisory board members and the award of a U.S. patent.

Guident is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Naphtali Rishe, Professor Hayder Radha and Dr. Marielle S. Gross to its Science Advisory Board.

Professor Rishe is the Founder and Director of the High Performance Database Research Center at Florida International University (FIU), and head of the NSF International FIU-FAU-Dubna-Greenwich Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Advanced Knowledge Enablement. Rishe is an Eminent Chair Professor in Computer Science and has authored many books on database management, location-based data, health informatics, and high performance computing. He was awarded over $55 million in research grants by government and industry, including NSF, NASA, IBM, DoI, DHS and USGS.

Hayder Radha is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Michigan State University, the Associate Chair for Research of the ECE Department, and the Director of the Wireless and Video Communications Laboratory. Professor Radha previously worked at Philips Research, where he was as a Principal Member of Research Staff and then as a Consulting Scientist in the Video Communications Research Department. He previously served as a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories, where he worked in the areas of digital communications, image processing, and broadband multimedia.

Marielle S. Gross, MD, MBE is a Hecht-Levi Fellow at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics where she will become an affiliate faculty member as she assumes an assistant professorship at the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and Bioethics & Health Law next month. She has published numerous chapters and scientific papers on ethical imperatives related to implementation of emerging technologies such as blockchain and federated learning, particularly in the healthcare and public health spaces. She has been a member of the Johns Hopkins Distinguished Teaching Society since 2017.

Additionally, Guident has announced the forthcoming issuance of patent #10,699,580 from the USPTO, entitled “Methods and Systems for Emergency Handoff of an Autonomous Vehicle.” This patent teaches new methods to improve the safety of AV’s and land-based delivery drones.

The Market

According to Allied Market Research, “The autonomous vehicle market is expected to reach $556 billion by 2026 with a CAGR of 39%.(1) Contactless, or “touch-free” delivery is in high demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2,3) Guident believes this increased demand will accelerate the roll-out of land-based delivery drones for food and medicines, to improve their availability and reduce the costs of these deliveries.

“We are very pleased to add Dr.’s Rishe, Radha & Gross to our Science Advisory Board. Their combined experience and knowledge in artificial intelligence software for autonomous vehicles and bioethics will provide valuable insight, as we expand the development of our remote monitoring and control center for AV’s and land-based delivery drones,” said Harald Braun, Chairman & CEO of Guident Ltd.

About Guident, Ltd.

Guident commercializes new technology to enhance the utility and safety of autonomous vehicles and land-based delivery drones using its proprietary IP. To learn more please visit http://www.guident.co.

Contact:

Harald Braun, Chairman

Guident Ltd.

hbraun@guident.co

Tel: 561-245-1306

References

1 https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/autonomous-vehicle-market

2 https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-safely-order-food-delivery-takeout-and-groceries-during-coronavirus-quarantines/

3 https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/01/uber-eats-beefs-up-its-grocery-delivery-offer-as-covid-19-lockdowns-continue/

Forward Looking Statements

This press release is for informational purposes only. The information herein does not constitute investment advice nor an offer to invest and may contain statements related to our future business and financial performance and future events or developments involving Guident that may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by words such as “expect,” “look forward to,” “anticipate” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “will,” “project” or words of similar meaning. We may also make forward-looking statements in other reports, in presentations, in material delivered to customers, stakeholders and in press releases. In addition, our representatives may from time to time make oral forward-looking statements. Such statements may be based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of Guident’s management. Please note that these are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and factors, including, but not limited to those described in various disclosures. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying expectations not occur or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements of Guident may vary materially from those described explicitly or implicitly in the relevant forward-looking statement. Guident neither intends, nor assumes any obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements in light of developments, which differ from those anticipated.

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Medical Consulting Group Digital Marketing Manager Joins Leadership Springfield


Chase Rabourn, Digital Marketing Manager, Medical Consulting Group

Chase Rabourn, Digital Marketing Manager, Medical Consulting Group

Leadership Springfield’s Signature Class is a program designed to develop new community leaders.

Medical Consulting Group proudly congratulates its Digital Marketing Manager Chase Rabourn for being selected to join Leadership Springfield’s Signature Class 39.

Leadership Springfield’s Signature Class is a program designed to develop new community leaders. As a part of this class, Chase will attend monthly sessions lead by current Springfield leaders in fields such as criminal justice and public safety, civic awareness, communications and technology, health and medical services, education, and arts, with the goal of developing a passion for service in our local community and beyond.

For more information about Chase Rabourn and the Medical Consulting Group team, visit MedCGroup.com or contact their main office at (417) 889-2040.

For more about Leadership Springfield, visit LeadershipSpringfield.org.

Medical Consulting Group, LLC

For more than 30 years, Medical Consulting Group has served practices, ASCs, and medical device manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada that are looking for customized business solutions and strategies. MCG’s services include practice and ASC consulting and development, as well as management of operations, revenue cycle, and clinical and regulatory compliance. They also specialize in multi-media marketing, digital and website services, and e-learning programs to help physicians and facilities learn to use and integrate technology. Learn more at MedCGroup.com.

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AZ Top Docs Proudly Presents May 2020 Approved Providers


AZ Top Docs - May 2020

AZ Top Docs – May 2020

AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following May 2020 approved providers.

AZ TOP DOCS INCLUDE:

ANESTHESIOLOGY

FAMILY PRACTICE

  • Dr. Muhammad V. Ahmad
  • Dr. Michael J. Ahmann
  • Dr. Sommer Aldulaimi
  • Dr. Jeanette M. Anderson
  • Dr. Oscar E. Andrade

GENERAL SURGERY

  • Dr. Shair U. Ahmed
  • Dr. William A. Arnold

INTERNAL MEDICINE

  • Dr. Rodd Aking
  • Dr. Lila Ammouri

NEPHROLOGY

  • Dr. Kariappa M. Appachu
  • Dr. Asan M. Ariff

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

NEUROLOGY

OPHTHALMOLOGY

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

  • Dr. Damon C. Adamany
  • Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed

PEDIATRICS

  • Dr. Deepa Agarwal
  • Dr. Baynazier Ansari

RHEUMATOLOGY

About Us

AZ Top Docs is a comprehensive, trusted and exclusive healthcare resource featuring reviewed and approved Top Doctors and Dentists in Arizona online in an easy to use format. AZ Top Docs only reviews and approves providers based on merit after they have been extensively vetted.

AZ Top Docs is a division of USA Top Docs which allows patients to meet providers online before making their appointment.

For more information, e-mail us at info@AZTopDocs.com and/or visit http://www.AZTopDocs.com.

You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

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Top Dentist Shares Big Smiles to Help Houston Food Bank


Sandra Smith and Dr. Randy Mitchmore “Share a Smile”

We want to evoke joy in our patients, raise money for a food bank and promote the importance of healthy teeth and gums.

LifeSmiles by Randy Mitchmore recently opened its dentistry doors again after a long shelter-in-place order in Houston. During lockdown patients had to live with toothaches, painful gum issues and other dental concerns at home until Governor Greg Abbott lifted restrictions on dental practices. Recognizing the impact of Covid-19 on his community, Dr. Mitchmore immediately developed an outreach program, “Share a Smile”, to help lift spirits and raise money for the Houston Food Bank.

The impact of Covid-19 has led to recent economic hardships, which has escalated the demands at local food banks. To help raise money for the Houston Food Bank, Dr. Mitchmore asked his Patient Ambassador, Sandra Smith, to assist him in launching the first-ever “Share a Smile” program at LifeSmiles. Sandra has worked at LifeSmiles for many years and is in charge of crafting handwritten inspirational messages for the goody bags patients receive when they leave. During Sandra’s spare time, she plays volleyball for the Special Olympics.

“I like helping patients smile at LifeSmiles,” said Sandra Smith, Patient Ambassador for LifeSmiles by Dr. Randy Mitchmore. “Sharing these smiles reminds people to turn their frowns upside down.”

Each patient who schedules an appointment before August 31, 2020 will receive a hand-crafted smile created by Sandra to share with friends on Facebook. To participate, patients who post a selfie holding the cut-out smile and tag @theHoustonFoodBank and @LifeSmiles.RandyMitchmore will domino a donation from LifeSmiles for $25.00 (equivalent to 75 meals) to the Houston Food Bank. The goal of Share a Smile is to raise enough money to serve over 3,000 meals by the end of the summer. Additionally, LifeSmiles will mail cards to elderly patients who are quarantined and isolated from their families.

“Smiling is healing, so sharing big-toothy smiles with friends and family right now helps keep us rooted in what’s important (pardon the pun),” said Dr. Randy Mitchmore, an award-winning dentist at LifeSmiles. “We want to evoke joy in our patients, raise money for a food bank and promote the importance of healthy teeth and gums.”

Dr. Randy Mitchmore has dedicated over thirty years to his dental practice, helping patients feel relaxed, safe and secure in a luxurious, spa-like dentist office with a sparkling pool. LifeSmiles has a reputation for going the extra mile for patients with pampering perks during treatment, goody bags, and hand-written thank you notes. The “Share a Smile” program is an extension of their unique culture.

To contribute to the cause and participate in Share a Smile, contact the LifeSmiles dentist office at 713-592-9300 and schedule an appointment before August 31, 2020. Patients are encouraged to focus on dental health this summer and schedule deep cleanings, X-Rays, periodontal care and fluoride treatments before the fall flu season hits. Bad bacteria, including streptococcus mutans and porphyromonas gingivalis can colonize on teeth and gums, causing potential health problems, which can be eliminated with proper dental care. LifeSmiles is open Monday through Friday by appointment only. For more information about Dr. Randy Mitchmore, please visit lifesmiles.us.

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Asymmetrex Announces Plans to Provide Free Tissue Stem Cell Counting


New Free Tissue Stem Cell Counting Site

Asymmetrex Makes Tissue Stem Cell Counting Free and Easy

The new free tissue stem cell counting site will give members of our industry the easy opportunity to rediscover, for themselves, the value of counting.

The director of stem cell biotechnology company Asymmetrex, Dr. James L. Sherley, M.D., Ph.D., is betting that if the stem cell medicine and pharmaceutical industries have easier access to stem cell counting, they will soon make it a routine part of their practice. So, starting July 5 of this year, Independence Day weekend in the U.S., Asymmetrex is offering free tissue stem cell counting at its website.

Obtaining a free stem cell count will only require entry of simple total cell count data at the company’s website. Counting total cells is a widely used, common practice throughout academic cell science, industrial cell manufacturing, drug development, and clinical medicine. However, counting tissue stem cells is only possible with Asymmetrex’s AlphaSTEM Test™ software technology. Simple cell culture procedures will be provided at the free stem cell count site. By following the simple cell culture and total cell counting procedures, any basic cell culture lab can generate the data needed for Asymmetrex to deliver a tissue stem cell-specific count to them in short order.

Asymmetrex’s tissue stem cell counting technology is a recent development for the industry. So, presently, its value is not widely known. There are many examples where the need for tissue stem cell counting has been ignored for years, because previously there was no way to do it. Counting would improve the design and interpretation of tissue stem cell research. Counting tissue stem cells would allow better optimization of cell and tissue manufacturing processes. Counting would provide better quality control for produced and transported tissue stem cell products. Counting would provide crucial dosages for stem cell treatments and stem cell clinical trials. Counting cord blood stem cells would make leukemia treatments for children more reliable. Counting tissue stem cells would provide inexpensive, early identification of stem cell-toxic drug candidates that would fail later in expensive clinical trials.

The planned free stem cell counting site is a part of Asymmetrex’s campaign to increase academic and industry awareness of the need for tissue stem cell counting and its value. In an earlier podcast series on “Counting Stem Cells” featured on the international stem cell industry networking platform RegMedNet, Director Sherley discusses the benefits of Asymmetrex’s technology for stem cell research, stem cell medicine, tissue stem cell biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical development, and environmental health science. Sherley now expects that, “The new free tissue stem cell counting site will give members of our industry the freedom to rediscover, for themselves, the value of counting.”

About Asymmetrex

Asymmetrex, LLC is a Massachusetts life sciences company with a focus on developing technologies to advance stem cell medicine. Asymmetrex’s founder and director, James L. Sherley, M.D., Ph.D. is an internationally recognized expert on the unique properties of adult tissue stem cells. The company’s U.S. and U.K. patent portfolio contains biotechnologies that solve the two main technical problems – production and quantification – that have stood in the way of successful commercialization of human adult tissue stem cells for regenerative medicine and drug development. In addition, the portfolio includes novel technologies for isolating cancer stem cells and producing induced pluripotent stem cells for disease research purposes. Asymmetrex markets the first technology for determination of the dosage and quality of tissue stem cell preparations (the “AlphaSTEM Test™”) for use in stem cell transplantation therapies, cell biomanufacturing, and pre-clinical drug evaluations. Asymmetrex is a member company of the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute BioFabUSA and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.

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Blue Dot Heating and Cooling Surprises Healthcare Hero on COVID-19 Frontline with Home Service Makeover


Karen Falco, Winner of ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes Program at Blue Dot Services

“We received inspirational nominations from our community through the ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes program, and are proud to complete these surprise home makeovers for our deserving healthcare workers,” said Eric Schmider, General Manager of Blue Dot.

Blue Dot, a local HVAC provider and part of the American Residential Services (ARS) Network of Brands, is providing a new HVAC system to Karen Falco, a deserving nurse as part of the ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes program. The program is an extension of the year-round, company-wide ARS Cares initiative, and is rewarding more than 50 free home services makeovers to healthcare professionals across the country during the current COVID-19 crisis.

“We received inspirational nominations from our community through the ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes program, and are proud to complete these surprise home makeovers for our deserving healthcare workers,” said Eric Schmider, General Manager of Blue Dot. “Our employees are committed to giving back to the community, and these installations are one way we can support the selfless support of our healthcare workers as they continue to combat one of the worst public health crises and continue to help make our community safer.”

Karen Falco is a nurse at John Hopkins, and is known for the energy and kindness that she brings to all her patients, especially during the current COVID-19 crisis. She is also a mother of five, and her husband is disabled. In addition to keeping up with the demands of her job and family, one of her children was diagnosed with a very aggressive bone cancer last year. Recently, the HVAC system in Falco’s home stopped working. The family was unable to afford a new system, leaving her son and husband stuck in a hot home. Blue Dot is happy to provide much needed assistance to this local hero. The installation of Falco’s new HVAC system was completed on June 9.

Following the announcement of the ARS Cares Healthcare Heroes program on May 13, family, friends, and co-workers were invited to share stories of why a Maryland frontline worker was deserving of home improvements that would deliver relief and relaxation. ARS received more than 400 nominations.

The ARS Cares initiative was launched in 2016 to cultivate positive relationships with communities where we live, work, and play. Since that time, more than 90 home services makeovers have been completed, donating more than $500,000 of HVAC systems and water heaters to deserving recipients. To learn more about ARS Cares and view official Terms & Conditions, visit ars.com/ars-cares.

ABOUT AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Based in Memphis, Tenn., privately-owned ARS operates a network of more than 70 locally-managed service centers in 24 states, with approximately 7,000 employees. The ARS Network features industry-leading brands including, 4 Eco Services, A.J. Perri, Aksarben ARS, Allgood, Andy’s Statewide, ARS, Aspen Air Conditioning, Atlas Trillo, Beutler, Blue Apple Electric, Blue Dot, Blue Flame, Bob Hamilton, Brothers, Columbus Worthington Air, Comfort Heating & Air, Conway Services, DM Select, Florida Home Air Conditioning, Green Star Home Services, Hauser Heating & Air Conditioning, McCarthy Services, Rescue Rooter / Jack Howk, Rescue Rooter, RighTime Home Services, RS Andrews, TempRite Air Conditioning and Heating, Unique Services, “Will” Fix It, and Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing. As an Exceptional Service Provider, the ARS Network serves both residential and light commercial customers by providing heating, cooling, indoor air quality, plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer line, radiant barrier, insulation, and ventilation services. Each location has a knowledgeable team of trained specialists. ARS requires background checks and drug tests on all employees. We hire professionals with the highest level of integrity. Providing exceptional service and ensuring the highest standards of quality, ARS has the experience to do any job right – the first time, with all work fully guaranteed. ARS: “Making it work. Making it right.”

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ClientEd Surpasses 230 Pet Medication Handouts to Help California Veterinarians Easily Comply with Lizzie’s Law


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“To increase understanding of pet medication information,” says Dr. Stephenson, “all ClientEd handouts are written in plain language to ensure all pet owners can benefit from the pet information being shared.”

To help California veterinary practices easily comply with Lizzie’s Law (Section 4829.5 of the Business and Professions Code), LifeLearn Animal Health’s client education resource, ClientEd, now has more than 230 pet medication handouts that cover the consultation requirements now required by California law.

“The current crisis has certainly brought the need for time savings and improved efficiency to the forefront for practices to adapt and thrive in these challenging times,” says Dr. Mark Stephenson, LifeLearn’s Chief Veterinary Officer. “From ClientEd’s beginnings in 1995 as a trusted client education resource, the main purpose of ClientEd was to save practices time and improve efficiency while increasing compliance. To that end, ClientEd included some 90 drug information handouts for clients by 1999. Today, we’re happy to say we’ve almost tripled that number, providing a robust, ready-to-go resource for practices to meet California’s new pet medication compliance law.”

The change to the California Business and Professions Code was sparked by the unfortunate death of a Yorkshire terrier named Lizzie, whose death was a result of complications from renal failure.

As part of minimum consultation requirements, California veterinarians must now provide detailed pet medication information to pet owners each time a medication is initially provided or prescribed in an outpatient setting. Veterinarians must also provide a paper copy of the information if clients ask for it.

“To increase understanding of pet medication information,” says Dr. Stephenson, “all ClientEd handouts are written in plain language to ensure all pet owners can benefit from the pet information being shared.”

Designed specifically for effective client education, ClientEd’s library has more than 2,100 pet health handouts written and reviewed by animal health experts. Handouts are easily shared in print to serve practices offering curbside care or emailed directly from the ClientEd platform and some practice management software to serve physical distancing. Of ClientEd’s 230-plus pet medication handouts, 50 new pet medication handouts have been added over the past year, and 152 have been updated to provide the information required by Lizzie’s Law. And LifeLearn continues to add and update medication handouts to the ClientEd library on a regular basis.

About LifeLearn Animal Health

LifeLearn provides flexible and customizable online software solutions for veterinary practices to improve efficiency, save time, increase appointments, adapt, and thrive in a competitive new veterinary landscape. Every solution comes with a no-fuss setup. LifeLearn does the work for you, which makes implementation easy.

LifeLearn’s solutions include Communication (WebDVM, ALLYDVM), Education (Sofie, ClientEd, VetFolio), Telemedicine (Petriage, PetNurse), and Industry Solutions (custom digital education and communications products and services).

LifeLearn’s award-winning competencies in digital media, combined with longstanding veterinary content expertise, are just part of why LifeLearn continues to be a leading and trusted name in the animal health industry.

http://www.lifelearn.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

For more information, contact:

LifeLearn

Ed Casagrande, Vice President of Marketing

(800) 375-7994, ext. 244

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Cruise Planners and Apple Leisure Group Host Health and Wellness Series


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“We are happy to introduce healthy habits to incorporate in everyday life to strengthen personal mental wellbeing,” says Michelle Fee, CEO and Founder, Cruise Planners. “A business’s success and recovery depend as much on the owner’s state of wellbeing as it does the state of the industry.”

Cruise Planners partners with Apple Leisure Group to present a two-part series focused on setting the nation’s largest travel advisor network up for success as the travel industry begins to reemerge from Covid19. Michelle Fee, CEO and founder, Vicky Garcia, COO and co-owner, Theresa Scalzitti, CSO, discuss with David Pritchard, Apple Leisure Group’s Health and Performance coach, ways for travel advisors to develop positive mental health and wellbeing practices.

Key takeaways from Cruise Planner and Apple Leisure Group’s collaboration include:


  • Using gratitude as a tool
  • Finding your purpose
  • Get inspired and staying motivated
  • Understanding and embracing a balanced life
  • Thriving Through Challenging Times

While travel suppliers work in partnership with the CDC to finalize health and safety protocols onboard future cruise sailings, there is a lot of work happening on the ground and in virtual meetings to prepare travel advisors for the future of travel. Cruise Planners and Apple Leisure Group harness their partnership for the benefit of travel professionals who are proving to be key to the rebirth of the industry. The two-part webinar series teaches advisors how to keep the mind, body and spirit healthy.

Cruise Planners’ Home Office Team recognizes the resilience displayed by its nation-wide travel advisor network and wants to ensure advisors can keep thriving through the early stages of recovery. Travel advisors have endured extensive working hours, tirelessly supporting their clients through waves of government guided cruise cancellations in addition to consoling clients who are having personal and financial hardships. The role of a travel advisor has gone far beyond processing refunds or rebooking preferences. Travel advisors have served as soup kitchen volunteers, front-line healthcare workers, firefighters, and home-school teachers. The wellness series aims to enhance travel advisor’s knowledge on selfcare, boost energy and provide tools to make these challenging times emotionally less taxing and more manageable.

“As our travel advisors shift focus, we are happy to introduce healthy habits to incorporate in everyday life to strengthen personal mental wellbeing,” says Michelle Fee, CEO and Founder. “A business’s success and recovery depend as much on the owner’s state of wellbeing as it does the state of the industry.”

Support for the Largest Franchise Network of Home-Based Travel Advisors

Cruise Planners has kept the nation-wide travel advisor network informed and supported throughout the pandemic. Executives at Cruise Planners update travel advisors by hosting weekly videos with travel industry executives and fellow travel advisors twice a week. To combat feelings of isolation, Cruise Planners’ Business Development Coaches have provided group trainings on Zoom for travel advisors. Technology executives have facilitated CP Tech Live to give travel advisors a competitive edge and teach them the tools to run their business more efficiently. The need for marketing and technology resources has never been greater to stay connected with existing clients, prospect new clients through virtual hug ecards, emails encouraging rebooking their future travel credits, hosting virtual consumer events, online wine tastings, and remote cruise experiences.

“We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with Apple Leisure Group,” says Fee. “Building upon your inspiration is a key motivator that can help get you through tough times, never underestimate the power of a spark of inspiration.”

About Cruise Planners

Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network has more than 2,500 franchise owners who independently book vacations and travel experiences for their clients. Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla. since 1994, Cruise Planners supports its network of franchise owners with innovative marketing, booking and technology tools, professional development and training with the industry’s top executives. Cruise Planners has been named the No. 1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 17 consecutive years and was on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line, many land vendors and maintains a philanthropic drive earning an International Franchise Association FranTech award for innovation and Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly. Learn more at http://www.cruiseplanners.com

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Media Contact:

Valeria Mendoza

Public Relations Specialist

Cruise Planners

954-344-8060

Vmendoza@cruiseplanners.com

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Medical Supplies Distributor Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus Donates $38,000 in Personal Protection Equipment to Hospitals Across the United States


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We are glad to see our contributions going to those who need them most and look forward to continuing to service our brave healthcare workers, soldiers, and other first responders across the nation.

Ocean Springs, Mississippi-based Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus (GCPP) today announced that it recently donated nearly $38,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare facilities, military bases, and health departments across the United States.

As a reliable medical supplies distributor with more than twenty years of experience in the industry, GCPP was able to secure supplies and facilitate substantial donations to a range of healthcare facilities across the country, including:


  • Kansas City VA Medical Center, in Kansas City, MO
  • US Air Force 2nd Medical Group Clinic at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA
  • Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
  • Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PA
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, CA
  • Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, NY
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York, NY
  • Sight MD in New York, NY
  • HealthAlliance Hospital, Kingston, NY
  • San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium in San Francisco, CA
  • Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Austin, TX
  • Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, FL
  • Westchester Medical Center in Miami, FL
  • Covenant House Florida in Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Children’s Medical Center in Hollywood, FL

The donated items included critical PPE supplies such as protective visors, N95 masks, KN95 masks, disposable 3-ply face masks, and specialized hand sanitizer designed to combat COVID-19.

“During this unprecedented crisis, Gulf Coast Pharmaceuticals Plus is honored to do our part to help those fighting for all of us on the frontlines,” stated GCPP President Ken Ritchey. “We are glad to see our contributions going to those who need them most and look forward to continuing to service our brave healthcare workers, soldiers, and other first responders across the nation.”

GCPP’s recent PPE donations follow a round of previous PPE contributions made to healthcare workers throughout the state of Mississippi, in which the medical supplies distributor donated more than $30,000 worth of PPE to assisted living facilities, VA centers and state hospitals.

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 LinkedIn page.

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Youfit Health Clubs Begins to Reopen Doors in Georgia as Coronavirus Restrictions Ease


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After temporarily closing all locations in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Youfit Health Clubs announced that it will begin gradually reopening its doors over the next few weeks as the country slowly moves into the next phases of easing coronavirus restrictions. Youfit has already reopened clubs in Florida, Texas, and Arizona, and announced today that the first two locations in Georgia have opened: Austell – East-West Connector and Suwanee – Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd.

Youfit has committed to meeting all applicable guidelines, including those mandated by the government and implementing safety precautions including the following:


  • Each and every Youfit Health Clubs location has undergone a deep clean that includes the disinfecting and maintenance of all equipment, surfaces, and facilities.
  • The clubs are incorporating new social distancing plans to keep staff and members safe. This includes creating greater distance between machines and the implementation of no contact check-in and membership enrollment processes.
  • There will be stringent regular sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.
  • Lockers and showers at each location will be closed temporarily. YouGX Group Fitness classes will resume at a later date.
  • A new membership code of conduct will be implemented.
  • The Youfit team is being fully trained on these new policies and procedures and is committed to making the return as smooth as possible.

Members will receive further communication on the reopening of their specific club through email and text if they have opted in. Additional information will be available on the Youfit website, social media channels and at each club.

About Youfit

Youfit Health Clubs is a gym that’s about one thing only: You. Founded in 2008, Youfit offers affordable gym memberships at state-of-the-art facilities to help members get the most out of life.

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