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U.S. Dermatology Partners Cedar Park, formerly Lone Star Dermatology, is pleased to announce its relocation to an expanded facility, June 15, 2020


U.S. Dermatology Partners, Cedar Park, Texas

U.S. Dermatology Partners Cedar Park

“Our office has proudly served the residents of Cedar Park, Leander, and the surrounding communities since 2003. We are happy to be able to provide an expanded facility to better serve the growing needs of our valued patients,” said Dr. Aubrey Chad Hartmann.

U.S. Dermatology Partners Cedar Park, formerly Lone Star Dermatology, announces its relocation to a new office with expanded services and space.

The new facility is conveniently located in the heart of the Cedar Park healthcare district at 1515 Medical Pkwy., Suite 100, Cedar Park, TX 78613, just 3 minutes away from the current office. The new facility will feature many amenities to improve the patient experience including a more user-friendly layout with wider hallways and easier access.

Additionally, patients will enjoy 15 patient treatment rooms, a significant increase from the 10 currently available, which will allow for more efficiency and room to expand service offerings in the future. The new office location will begin seeing patients on Monday, June 15, 2020.

Patients at the new office will have access to the same great care from the experienced practitioners they have come to trust including Aubrey Chad Hartmann, M.D., Laura Lester, M.D., Jessica Dorsey, M.D., Weilan Johnson, M.D., Russell Peckham, D.O., Josh Embry, PA-C, Kelly Webb, PA-C and aesthetician Anna Marie Slater.

“Our office has proudly served the residents of Cedar Park, Leander, and the surrounding communities since 2003. We are happy to be able to provide an expanded facility to better serve the growing needs of our valued patients,” said Dr. Aubrey Chad Hartmann. The new office has 9,750 SF of space, which includes 15 exam rooms in a modern, updated, and bright space. The new office includes expanded cosmetic services, a dedicated phototherapy space, and an exclusive on-site Mohs wing with a dedicated Mohs waiting area. Patients also have access to more convenient parking, enabling curbside check-in and parking lot waiting areas to help keep patients safe and promote social distancing, decreasing the possible risk or spread of COVD-19.

The facility includes a full menu of services including general dermatology, surgical dermatology, Mohs Surgery for skin cancer removal, cosmetic dermatology, and aesthetic procedures. Mohs Surgery is considered the most effective technique for treating basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, the two most common types of skin cancer. Mohs Surgery allows for the removal of all cancerous cells while sparing healthy tissue and leaving the smallest possible scar. “It is commonly recommended for skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive and functionally important areas on the face, scalp, fingers, toes or genitals, and for large, aggressive or rapidly growing cancers.” said Dr. Jessica Dorsey. Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) is also offered as a treatment for actinic keratosis, sometimes referred to as “pre-cancers.”

For more information or to schedule a new appointment, please contact the office at (512) 260-5860.

About U.S. Dermatology Partners

As one of the largest physician-owned dermatology practices in the country, U.S. Dermatology Partners’ patients not only have access to general medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin treatments through its coordinated care network, but also benefit from the practice’s strong dermatology subspecialty thought leaders and medical advisory board. To be the best partners to its patients, U.S. Dermatology Partners is fervently focused on providing the highest level of patient-first care, and its team, therefore, includes recognized national leaders in areas such as clinical research, psoriasis, and Mohs Surgery. To learn more, visit usdermatologypartners.com.

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Natural Stacks Selects Intertek to Perform 3rd Party Testing On All Products as Part of It’s Industry-leading Open Source Transparency Program


Natural Stacks is proud to announce a partnership with Intertek, a highly respected ISO, ANS, and IEC accredited laboratory, to perform 3rd party batch testing on all dietary supplements produced by Natural Stacks to ensure the highest quality control and transparency in the supplement industry.

This partnership is part of Natural Stacks’ initiative to go above and beyond the requirements and regulations for quality control in the supplement industry and offer full transparency to their customers.

With Intertek, Natural Stacks is able to implement a testing program that is completely transparent. Every single lot is tested for the identity and potency of all active ingredients, with the results being posted directly on the Natural Stacks website for customers to view.

“Less than 2% of dietary supplement companies in the United States provide this level of transparency to their customers”, says Jason Hendrickson, Director of Supply Chain & Quality for Natural Stacks.

While all supplement companies are required to meet minimum standards for testing and quality control, most are not willing to go the extra mile to ensure that each active ingredient is tested, and then share those results publicly.

Each batch will be tested by Intertek for:

Potency: The third party lab tests show the exact amount of each and every ingredient. Due to the natural degradation in some ingredient over time, the potency of your product may be slightly lower than what appears on the lab test.

Purity: Standardized identity testing ensures the authenticity of the ingredients. This proves every ingredient is in its natural state and has not been adulterated.

Intertek’s 3rd party lab testing for Natural Stacks is an important piece in Natural Stacks’ commitment to being a fully “Open Source” Supplement Company. In addition to 3rd party lab testing, Natural Stacks also offers “Full Ingredient Traceability”, meaning they share the specific suppliers for all of their supplement ingredients, as well as “Full Label Disclosure” which means that the exact amount of each ingredient is shown on their labels instead of just using proprietary formulas.

About Natural Stacks

Natural Stacks is an innovative supplement company focused on producing supplements in the Brain Health category. By partnering with the world’s leading ingredient suppliers and manufacturers, they have been able to leverage patented technology and breakthrough research to create premium quality natural brain supplements. Their fast-growing, loyal customer base is a testament to their approach of providing full transparency and the highest quality ingredients possible.

About Intertek

Intertek is an industry leader in Total Quality Assurance offering product testing, inspections, and certification through their global network of state-of-the-art testing facilities. Intertek has been in operation for over 100 years and holds extensive global accreditations & recognitions for their knowledge of and expertise in Total Quality Assurance testing.

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Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation is excited to announce that we have launched an updated and modernized version of our website


JBRF Website Home page

This new design provides quick and immediate access to essential information that patients and families need.

Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation is excited to announce that we have launched an updated and modernized version of our website.

This new design provides quick and immediate access to essential information that patients and families need, while also providing mental health and medical professionals clear direction to all of JBRF’s latest ground-breaking research on the newly identified phenotype of bipolar disorder, Thermoregulatory Fear of Harm Mood Disorder, or Fear of Harm for short.

With the introduction of new services such as support groups, information sessions, child and family advocacy services, and a new professional training program JBRF is leading the nation as the only non-profit organization anywhere providing targeted services to patients and families suffering from Fear of Harm.

Throughout the website professionals and laymen alike are offered multiple opportunities to connect with others, to form communities, and to learn from and support one another.

Located at the same web address http://www.JBRF.org this new site is live and awaiting your visit. Come check it out, and check out all we do.

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WA Top Docs Proudly Presents May 2020 Approved Providers


WA Top Docs - May 2020

WA Top Docs – May 2020

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

WA TOP DOCS INCLUDE:

ANESTHESIOLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

  • Dr. Louis Blake-Inada
  • Dr. Brendan Daly

DERMATOLOGY

ENDOCRINOLOGY

FAMILY PRACTICE

  • Dr. Margie Apacible
  • Dr. Anthony S. Barnett
  • Dr. Mary F. Bergum
  • Dr. Cindy L. Bowers
  • Dr. Kristin R. Briejer
  • Dr. Fredrick Brooking
  • Dr. Hannah R. Burdge
  • Dr. Charles W. Butler
  • Dr. Michael D. Cabasug
  • Dr. Wilson Chan
  • Dr. Blain Crandell
  • Dr. Marilyn Darr
  • Dr. Jacob C. Deakins
  • Dr. Robert Dini
  • Dr. Daniel Dugaw
  • Dr. Jonathan Dykstra
  • Dr. Vanessa B. Edrich

GASTROENTEROLOGY

  • Dr. John Carrougher
  • Dr. Alan G.Y. Chang
  • Dr. Thomas K. Curry
  • Dr. Christopher Duncan

GENERAL SURGERY

  • Dr. Alejandro Arnold
  • Dr. Bruce W. Ayres
  • Dr. Norman H. Burns
  • Dr. Deborah A. Chock
  • Dr. Leaza Dierwechter

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

  • Dr. Jose F. Echaiz Arroyo

INTERNAL MEDICINE

  • Dr. Khalid Aslam
  • Dr. Nadia A. Davis
  • Dr. Eric Gil
  • Dr. Yakov Grinberg

NEPHROLOGY

  • Dr. Fadi H. Akoum
  • Dr. Nelson Chow

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

NEUROLOGY

OB/GYN

  • Dr. Anne Cherie Anholm
  • Dr. Daniel E. Bahnmiller
  • Dr. Annette Blevins
  • Dr. Miguel A. Brizuela
  • Dr. Lori D. Channell
  • Dr. Maria Ciani
  • Dr. Maheen Fallah

ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY

  • Dr. Kawal Chester
  • Dr. Livia Hegerova

OPHTHALMOLOGY

  • Dr. Richard Bernheimer
  • Dr. Timothy P. Carey
  • Dr. Jay Chapman
  • Dr. Andrew S. Edwards
  • Dr. Richard Ehlers

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

PEDIATRICS

  • Dr. Reinhild E. Ayoub
  • Dr. Jeffrey C. Ernst
  • Dr. Joellen Estvold
  • Dr. Mary P. Fairchok

PHYSICAL MEDICINE /PHYSIATRY

PLASTIC / COSMETIC SURGERY

  • Dr. Richard A. Baker
  • Dr. Edwin Y. Chang
  • Dr. Joshua M. Cooper

SPORTS MEDICINE

UROLOGY

VASCULAR SURGERY

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About Us

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

WA 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@WATopDocs.com and/or visit http://www.WATopDocs.com.

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

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Element Blue Recognized by UiPath with Elite Robotic Process Automation Certification


The UiPath USN partnership affords our healthcare clients an additional level of support that will help them benefit from automations faster and more reliably. – Steven Gerhardt, CEO, Element Blue

Element Blue, a twenty-year technology consultancy in the healthcare sector and expert in robotic process automation, announces its recognition as a UiPath strategic partner in the exclusive Certified UiPath Service Network for implementation of RPA solutions. The USN Partner Program defines the competency level of the best UiPath implementation partners.

Placing Element Blue’s advanced delivery skills on par with UiPath’s internal professional services team, this partnership and designation entitles Element Blue to additional services and support in the key RPA engagement areas of infrastructure, architecture, business process analysis and development to the benefit of its clients. These services include:


  • Assurance services
  • Implementation support
  • Hotline support
  • Certified UiPath resources

“We are pleased to be one of the first five partners to achieve this distinction,” said Steven Gerhardt, CEO and managing partner of Element Blue. “As our healthcare system clients begin to scale with RPA, these new levels of support will help them experience the benefits of automations and integrations faster and with increased reliability.”

“Future clients can be assured that they will be partnering with an implementation expert possessing demonstrable success,” and said Joe Nieto, director, customer engagement. “The designation will help healthcare organizations immediately recognize the additional value they will receive when working with Element Blue.”

About Element Blue

Element Blue enables healthcare systems to transform the patient experience and reduce costs through increased personalization and robotic process automation (RPA). The practice’s Service Moment Automation methodology impacts patient access, referrals, digital marketing and the revenue cycle at the most critical stages of the customer journey, resulting in a seamless encounter across the system.

By empowering patients and employees to actively manage their unique healthcare experiences, Element Blue increases the satisfaction of every health system consumer: customers, patients and members.

Houston-based, Element Blue has offices in Dubai, Hyderabad, Nairobi, Lima, and San Jose. For more information, please go to ElementBlue.com. Connect with us socially, https://LinkedIn.com/company/elementblue/ and https://Twitter.com/elementblue1/

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MI Top Docs Proudly Presents May 2020 Approved Providers


MI Top Docs - May 2020

MI Top Docs – May 2020

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

MI TOP DOCS INCLUDE:

ANESTHESIOLOGY

  • Dr. Todd Liniger
  • Dr. Sharon D. Minott

CARDIOLOGY

  • Dr. Anil K. Goel
  • Dr. Christian E. Machado

DERMATOLOGY

  • Dr. Michael R. Cohen
  • Dr. Michelle S. Legacy
  • Dr. Emily B. Levin
  • Dr. Mitchell Shek

ENT (OTOLARYNGOLOGY)

FAMILY PRACTICE

  • Dr. Joseph P. Lajoie
  • Dr. Lori A. Lajoie
  • Dr. Mark H. Richter

GASTROENTEROLOGY

  • Dr. Anthony D. Williams
  • Dr. Ganapathy K. Kumar

INTERNAL MEDICINE

  • Dr. Charles G. Godoshian
  • Dr. Muhammad Karim
  • Dr. Arnold Markowitz
  • Dr. Shabana Rasheed
  • Dr. Sami Zarouk
  • Dr. Jeffrey Washington

NEUROLOGY

  • Dr. Mary Eileen McCormick

OB/GYN

OPHTHALMOLOGY

  • Dr. Barbara M. Kuczynski
  • Dr. Jeremy D. Wolfe

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

PEDIATRICS

  • Dr. Sheryl L. Hirsch
  • Dr. Sharon L. Tice

PLASTIC / COSMETIC SURGERY

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About Us

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

MI 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@MITopDocs.com and/or visit http://www.MITopDocs.com.

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

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Medebound LLC and Liaohe Oilfield Central Hospital Held the Cooperation Launch Ceremony Online Despite the Global Pandemic


Crossing from the eastern hemisphere to the west, despite the 12-hour time difference, Medebound LLC and Panjin Liaohe Oilfield Gem Flower Hospital (or Liaohe Oilfield Central Hospital, or the Hospital) jointly held the online signing ceremony of the International Telemedicine Consultation Project on April 30. Medebound has built a strategic partnership with the Hospital to provide cross-border telemedicine consulting, aiming to help patients acquire international healthcare services from home.

“Founded in September 1970, Panjin Liaohe Oilfield Gem Flower Hospital has a history of 50 years,” Dr. Yang Wang, President of the Hospital, said at the conference. “Over the last 50 years, our hospital has always regarded responsibility as the core value. We never cease to advance our medical technology to achieve sustainable and rapid development. In the future, we will cooperate with Medebound in terms of International telemedicine consultation, cross-border medical treatment and physical examination, and communication of clinical specialties. It will serve as a more efficient platform for international clinical communication, as well as benefit the local patients with extraordinary medical services near home.”

Dr. Yucheng Li, Vice President of the Hospital, commented, “In the remote consultation, patient examination data and examination results can be shared seamlessly with the American expert via the cloud, which enables the data sharing and consulting diagnosis. Based on the patient’s condition, an individualized treatment plan can be issued by the American expert, sent directly to our hospital by the computer system, and carried out in the local hospital. The whole process is entirely seamless. Compared with traveling abroad for treatment, international remote consultation provides a similar effect with only a fraction of cost.

Dr. John Connolly, the secretary of Medebound LLC and founder of Castle Connolly Top Doctors, remarked that Castle Connolly finds common ground based on the shared value that both parties are pursuing high-quality healthcare after knowing the past and present of the Hospital. With 20 years of development since 1990, Castle Connolly has built a list covering 52,000 doctors based on nominations from doctors themselves and a strict approval procedure, which fully demonstrates a doctor’s value. Dr. Connolly commented that the rewarding collaboration with Medebound LLC has made this resource available to Chinese patients and physicians.

Dr. Sheena Liu, CEO of Medebound LLC, indicated that Medebound aims to help tens of millions of patients in China with quick access to the U.S. doctors for their health issues in an efficient way. It is how Medebound strives to accomplish its vision: universal and impartial care has no limit; medical care can transcend borders. With the incoming 5G era, the world will become more connected, which leads to both opportunities and challenges. This cooperation aims to integrate the best medical resources in both China and the United States and bring state-of-the-art medical care to Chinese people. With the help of domestic high-quality healthcare resources and innovative treatment strategies, patients and physicians at the Hospital can benefit from this cooperation via the newly launched remote consultation platform.

About Liaohe Oilfield Central Hospital

Founded in September 1970, Panjin Liaohe Oilfield Gem Flower Hospital (Liaohe Oilfield Central Hospital) is a 3A-level hospital with 1700 hospital beds, integrating medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, healthcare, rehabilitation, first aid, and community health services. The hospital joined the Gem Flower Healthcare Group at the end of 2018. Its development has always been navigated by the goal of “integrating international and domestic high-quality healthcare resources to create a scientific, standardized, and sound medical system for diagnosis and treatment.” It never ceases to improve its quality of healthcare services, which leads to sustainable and rapid development. The hospital has established its leading position with its one-and-only medical projects and disciplines in the region. In 2010, the hospital set up a telemedicine center. In 2019, Panjin Regional Telemedicine Center was officially established. Over the last ten years, the hospital has cooperated with many well-known domestic hospitals on remote consultation and substantially met the patients’ needs and facilitated their healthcare accessibility.

About Medebound LLC

Founded in 2015, Medebound (http://www.medebound.com/) is a tele-health/second opinion company with the focus on connecting Chinese patients/physicians with US doctors. This is achieved by creating a proprietary bi-lingual HIPAA-compliant tele-health platform, which facilitates secure medical imaging/records translation, transferring and tele-consultations between Chinese patients/local physicians and leading American specialists; and by establishing an exclusive strategic relationship with Castle Connolly Top Doctors®, an established, trusted and authoritative resource for identifying America’s leading physicians, with more than 52,000 U.S. physicians across 72 medical specialties. With this highly-differentiated physician resource and first-of-its-kind bilingual IT platform and a strong execution team operating both in the US and China, Medebound has gained significant market traction with customers including major hospital centers and insurers in China. For more information, contact Kiki Fu, Media Relationship, kiki.fu@medebound.com

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Increased Risk of Heart Disease due to Poor Oral Health Highlights the Need for Excellent Oral Hygiene, says Elegant Dentistry


Providing comprehensive dental care to Marina del Rey and the entire Westside.

While these issues can always be treated and treated with great success, the more advanced they are the more difficult and painful — and the more expensive — they become to treat.

A June 2 article on News4Jax reports on further evidence of a link between poor dental hygiene and poor heart health. The study looked at data from over 160,000 participants in Korea over 10 years, finding that atrial fibrillation and heart failure were significantly less likely to occur in individuals who reported undergoing professional dental cleanings in addition to brushing their teeth at least three times a day. The article also reports that a second group of researchers reviewing the study believe gum inflammation may also be a factor in cardiovascular issues. Ultimately, the article encourages the public to maintain a relationship with and oral healthcare provided (i.e., a dentist), especially for those considered at risk for heart disease. Marina Del Rey-based Elegant Dentistry echoes the concerns of this article, saying that an already established link between gum and heart disease further proves that oral hygiene is of the utmost importance for an individual’s overall health.

Elegant Dentistry, which offers a wide range of dental services including periodontics, says that gum disease in its earliest stages is usually extremely treatable and any damage that is done is often easily reversible. However, if left untreated, it has the potential to progress into a severe form that can cause bone and connective tissue damage and eventually result in tooth loss. While these issues can always be treated and treated with great success, the more advanced they are the more difficult and painful — and the more expensive — they become to treat. As the article mentions, the inflammation of the gums, as well as the spread of harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, is believed to be a contributor for heart disease — so periodontal treatment really can be a matter of life and death.

The dental center says that one of the most telling signs that a patient may be developing gum disease is the presence of bleeding gums while brushing or flossing teeth — even a slightly pink toothbrush is something to be concerned about. While the center advises that patients attend their regular biannual checkups, if patients start to notice that their gums are bleeding after brushing or eating, or are unusually sensitive, they should consult their dentist right away. The same applies to persistent bad breath (halitosis) that doesn’t respond to ordinary toothbrushing.

Elegant Dentistry says that modern dentistry is often capable of producing amazing results when it comes to treating oral maladies and reconstructing smiles. However, patients will certainly save themselves a lot of time, pain, and money if they preemptively respond to new concerns, attend regular checkups, and practice great dental hygiene.

Readers can find more information on Elegant Dentistry by visiting their website at https://elegantdentistry.net/ or by calling (310) 881-8656.

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Global eBrand Donates Thousands of PPE amid COVID-19 to Local Organizations in the GTA


Global eBrand employees stand next to boxes of FDA approved face masks.

Global eBrand employees pack boxes of FDA approved face masks to be donated.

“Global eBrand cares about the community in which it operates. When we heard that shortages of masks were becoming a serious issue in hospitals, we felt it was our responsibility to help” said Global eBrand Founder, Nirav Gandhi.

In the battle to fight the global pandemic, Nirav Gandhi and his team at Global eBrand have collaborated in order to donate approximately 100,000 face masks to hospitals and business centers in the Greater Toronto Area.

Many hospitals have been rationing protective gear for the past few months as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has worsened. Global eBrand sees this as their part to give back to the community in a time of crisis and dire need of help.

“Global eBrand cares about the community in which it operates. When we heard that shortages of masks were becoming a serious issue in hospitals, we felt it was our responsibility to help” said Global eBrand Founder, Nirav Gandhi.

The face mask donations have been allocated to these hospitals, centres, and agencies in the wake of COVID-19: Etobicoke General, Brampton Civic, Sick Kids, Trillium Health Partners Foundation, Hart Fertility Centre, The Olive Branch of Hope Cancer Support Services, Unionville Home Society, Unity Health Toronto, and the Toronto Transit Commission.

Apart from personal protective equipment, Global eBrand has also donated over one thousand pieces of protective wear to local donation centers and shelters.

In their efforts, they made their first donation of 100 winter jackets on Tuesday, January 14th to Homes First in Toronto. Two weeks later, their second donation of 300 jackets, 300 hoodies, and 300 scarves were given to Sistering in Toronto. Milton’s Habitat for Humanity received Global eBrand’s third donation of 300 winter jackets on Friday, February 6th.

Future donations are currently in the works. They will continue to donate essential supplies to multiple centers in need throughout the year.

If you are a local company in need for personal protective equipment (i.e. medical masks), please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Founded in 2018, Global eBrand had a single vision to change the E-commerce landscape in North America. They’ve experienced a boom and made an impact in the marketing industry consistently. They’ve successfully climbed the E-commerce ladder and have launched their services into Logistics, Web Development, Marketing, and Custom Product Sourcing. Currently, their head office is located in Mississauga, Ontario Canada with branches and distribution centers around the world.

Visit this link to learn more about Global eBrand: https://www.globalebrand.com/

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New Brand Gumption Glasses Accelerates Launch To Serve Vulnerable Populations During Pandemic


..the more we talked to our employees and the community, we realized that sitting on the sidelines to wait for more favorable market conditions seemed irresponsible. Health and wellness are the cornerstone of our company’s values.

Gumption Glasses, an online premiere lifestyle brand providing stylish direct-to-consumer prescription eyewear, announced today that it is launching months early to provide critical optical services to consumers during the Pandemic. The company’s mission is focused on providing high quality yet affordable prescription eyewear for everyone while celebrating the authenticity, courage and uniqueness of each human spirit. All prescription lenses are crafted and shipped from its Louisville, KY manufacturing facilities.

Even with the United States and much of the world emerging from quarantine restrictions while bracing for a second wave of COVID-19 infections, there will still be a gap in providing optical services to customers. This gap widens for those who are part of vulnerable populations, such as mature and older adults, the largest consumers of prescription eyewear and most at-risk for serious illness and death from the new coronavirus. By launching early, Gumption Glasses provides these customers with choice and accessibility during a time when safety, efficiency and reliability are at an all time premium.

“COVID-19 has undoubtedly impacted our business in ways unimagined. In the beginning, we planned on pushing back our launch,” states Steven Baker, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Gumption Glasses. “Yet the more we talked to our employees and the community, we realized that sitting on the sidelines to wait for more favorable market conditions seemed irresponsible. Health and wellness are the cornerstone of our company’s values. Gumption Glasses will always adapt, continuing our commitment to serving the optical needs of its customers.”

To prepare for an accelerated launch during the Coronavirus pandemic, Gumption Glasses developed several features and initiatives to ensure safety while providing an enhanced online shopping experience:


  • Gumption Glasses is the one of the only online retailers which merge digital innovation and human context with its ‘Ask Mary’ feature. Ask Mary is like having your own personal shopper pick a pair that fits your face best
  • Virtual Try-On feature makes finding the perfect pair from the safety of your home even easier. Through use of the computer’s webcam, Gumption allows anyone to instantly try on any frame that is offered on the website
  • All prescription lenses are crafted and assembled in its Louisville, KY facility. All employees utilize the recommended PPE and the facility is sanitized according to CDC guidelines
  • Added convenience and flexibility for those who have not been able to get an updated prescription by allowing customers to use their most recent one
  • Expanded customer service hours via email and phone
  • Single vision prescription glasses and frames priced as low as $88. Free shipping on all orders

The website features more than 200 frames and more than 10 different prescription lens options. Additionally, the company is offering an additional 15% discount with promo code GetGumption.

Gumption Glasses is the online sister brand of Korrect Optical, a regional optical retailer, and subsidiary of PDS Consultants, Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and one of the industry’s leading optical consultancies. PDS owns and operates the second largest independent optical laboratory in the United States. Since its founding more than 30 years ago, the company has produced more than 20 million prescription lenses.

John Loosen, President of PDS Consultants adds, “Launching Gumption Glasses is a continuation of our mission to celebrate and support every American in every walk of life. The pandemic is just another opportunity for the PDS family to step up and serve.”

Gumption Glasses launches June 12, 2020. To explore frames, please visit http://www.gumptionglasses.com

Connect with Gumption on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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