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Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey Develops COVID-19 Task Force

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Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey

Athletic trainers are essential to a safe recovery and return to physical activity from COVID-19.


TRENTON, N.J. (PRWEB)

In an effort to address challenges associated with COVID-19 the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) has established the COVID-19 Task Force. The task force consists of athletic trainers from across the state who will consider a wide range of sports-safety initiatives with a focus on ensuring the health and safety of its patients and members. Additionally, it will be tasked with providing an avenue of active listening and response to COVID-19 concerns of its membership.

“It is vitally important to our organization there is open communication with state legislators, government entities, and any other organization which can benefit from the services of New Jersey’s athletic trainers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic” stated ATSNJ President Kevin Briles.

The COVID-19 Task Force will be chaired by Kevin Briles – Athletic Trainer, Delsea Regional High School District, in conjunction with vice chairs Christina Emrich – Athletic Trainer, Red Bank Regional High School and Jessica Springstead – Athletic Trainer, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. It will also include Charlie Thompson – Head Athletic Trainer, Princeton University, Justin Maher – Physical Therapist/Assistant Athletic Trainer, New York Giants, Ken Cieslak – Athletic Trainer, Teaneck High School, Todd Hirsch – Athletic Trainer, Governor Livingston High School, John Davis – retired Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainer Association Hall of Fame Member, Jake McCartney – Athletic Trainer, Toms River East High School, Dave Csillan – Athletic Trainer, Ewing High School, National Athletic Trainer Association Hall of Fame Member, Amanda Kelly – Athletic Trainer, Neptune High School, Rob Baerman – Athletic Trainer, Kingsway High School, Carl Lange – Athletic Trainer, Collingswood High School, and Colleen Grugan – Athletic Trainer, Rowan University. Nick Scaramazza – Athletic Trainer, Southern Regional High School, Allan Parsells – Athletic Trainer, Oratory Preparatory School and Mike Prybicien – Athletic Trainer, Sport Safety International will serve the task force as the Public Relations Consultants.

“Athletic trainers are essential to a safe recovery and return to physical activity from COVID-19. Our members’ expertise and concerns need to be acknowledged to ensure the health and safety of physically active individuals and our members,” added Briles.

For more information related to COVID-19 please visit ATSNJ COVID-19 Informational Resources.

ABOUT THE ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY

ATSNJ, Inc. consists of Licensed Athletic Trainers, physicians and other allied health care professionals whose goal is to promote quality healthcare for an athletic and physically active population.

For more information about the ATSNJ, please visit our website at http://www.atsnj.org or visit our social media pages on Facebook @NJSportSafety, Twitter @ATSNJ, and Instagram @ATSNJ.

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Head of Steam Clean to help business owners, in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Duchess Counties

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“We Want to help make the workplace safe again” – Alex Redlus – Co-Founder


WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Head of Steam Clean launched this service for commercial clients looking to prevent the risk of extended business disruption. Head of Steam Clean does this by utilizing steam cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting technology. In addition some of the most effective disinfectants commercially available are utilized to further help in the fight against viruses and bacteria. While potent, the disinfectants utilized are also organic and noncorrosive.

The process involves applying the disinfectant electrostatically allowing it to stick to high touch points and because it is noncorrosive, all electronic equipment in the office is safe for spraying. Head of Steam Clean utilizes commercial grade steam cleaning equipment on the floors and upholstery to combat viruses. Typically, viruses die at approximately 140 degrees, Head of Steam Clean utilizes equipment that steams at 280 degrees providing a buffer of protection.

Head of Steam Clean was founded in 2020 to help companies combat the threat of coronavirus (Covid-19) to their business. Head of Steam Clean specializes in the sanitation and disinfection of commercial spaces utilizing commercial steaming equipment and the application of noncorrosive and organic disinfectants and sanitizers. Head of Steam Clean serves Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Duchess and Orange Counties in New York, as well as the surrounding metro area. For more information please visit, http://www.headofsteamclean.com

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Youfit Health Clubs Welcomes Back More Members in Florida as Additional Gyms Reopen

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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)

After temporarily closing all locations nationwide in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Youfit Health Clubs will begin gradually reopening its doors over the next few weeks as the country slowly moves into the next phases of easing coronavirus restrictions. In the Sunshine State today, seven clubs began welcoming members once again. Five additional Florida clubs reopened last week, as did one location in Texas.

The following Youfit Health Clubs opened today with temporary hours:

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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ASHA Raises Concerns About Potential for Serious Hearing Loss, Other Harm From Use of LRADs as Crowd Control Method

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ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is today issuing a warning to the public about the hearing and other health dangers posed by exposure to long-range acoustic devices (LRADs). Originally developed for the military, LRADs have been used in cities to communicate with and disperse large crowds—emitting sounds of up to 162 decibels.

This level of sound surpasses the average auditory threshold of pain and greatly exceeds the volume of a jet engine taking off. Exposure at this level is capable of causing not only permanent hearing loss but also migraine, balance, and other auditory symptoms, according to a statement issued today by ASHA. The association notes that children, elderly individuals, and others with pre-existing sound injuries could be at increased risk of harm from LRADs.

“Proponents say these devices, which have speech communication capability, are needed for purposes such as making public addresses to large or noisy crowds,” ASHA notes in its statement. “Yet, the decibel level of speech presented through LRADs is unsafe, capable of causing temporary and permanent hearing loss for those in front of, behind, or on the periphery of the device. And the troubling fact remains: LRADs have been and can be easily set at extremely high decibel levels that can cause serious lasting harm.”

ASHA states that it is encouraged by reports of policies and steps that support safer use of LRADs by police and other law enforcement agencies in some cities. However, the association encourages people who are headed to large public gatherings to protect themselves by wearing sound-reducing earplugs or earmuffs that have the highest decibel noise reduction rating they can find. Another step to take if an LRAD is deployed is to seek shelter behind brick or concrete walls, or behind another structure, to deflect sound.

To read the full ASHA statement on LRADs, click here.

About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders. http://www.asha.org

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Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and LifeLearn Animal Health Team up to Create Shareable Content for Veterinarians: The Human-Animal Bond Kit

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

In recognition of Pet Appreciation Week, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), in partnership with LifeLearn Animal Health, have created a new, shareable human-animal bond kit, highlighting the health benefits of a healthy relationship with a pet.

The scientific research that supports the human-animal bond – or the mutually beneficial relationship between people and pets – for better health indicates that pets can make a difference in promoting physical activity, facilitating social connectedness, healthy aging and more.

According to HABRI’s survey of pet owners , knowledge of the human-animal bond improves pet care and welfare. When educated on the scientific research on the health benefits of pets:


  • 92% of pet owners are more likely to maintain their pet’s health, including keeping up with vaccines and preventative medicine

  • 89% of pet owners are more likely to take their pet to the vet for regular check-ups

HABRI and LifeLearn are proud to work together in creating shareable content for veterinarians and animal health professionals. The more we can remind people that in good times and bad, our companion animals are wonderful sources of support, comfort and joy, the healthier and happier we will be, together.

About LifeLearn Animal Health

LifeLearn Animal Health provides customizable online software solutions for veterinary practices to improve efficiency, save time, increase appointments, adapt, and thrive in a competitive new veterinary landscape. Animal health corporations also rely on LifeLearn to provide custom digital education, marketing, and communications products and services to help them market to their valued veterinary and pet-owner customers. For more information, please visit http://lifelearn.com.

About HABRI

HABRI is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the world’s largest online library of human-animal bond research and information; funds innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human-animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information, please visit http://www.habri.org.

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John Mattone Launches New Revolutionary Executive Coaching Franchise

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We believe ILEC will provide massive opportunities to experienced leaders looking to leave the corporate world and pursue the next exciting phase of their life and careers.


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)

John Mattone, the world’s top executive coach, has recently announced the launch of a new revolutionary leadership and development franchise, Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone (ILEC).

Since re-launching his business in 2011, John Mattone’s passion and vision has been: “Change the World One Leader, One Coach at a Time.” It is in this spirit that he created his proprietary Intelligent Leadership® philosophy, process, and unique content to help global executive coaches make a real difference in solving the global leadership problem.

The problem this aims to solve revolves around developing stronger leaders at all levels; accelerating the development of high potentials and millennial emerging leaders; and, helping organizations build and sustain strong cultures. These are the keys to every organization achieving and sustaining success. For the past two years, he and his team have been working to determine the most accessible opportunity to achieve his vision. After reviewing a variety of options, they determined creating a revolutionary franchise offering would be the ideal option.

John Mattone and his company, John Mattone Global, Inc., have partnered with Terry Powell, the visionary founder of Franchise Source Brands International and The Entrepreneur’s Source, to co-found and launch their revolutionary leadership coaching and development franchise offering, Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone (ILEC).

Franchises will be awarded initially in the United States and Canada, with ambitious plans for international expansion beginning in 2021.

Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone, will provide entrepreneurial opportunities to thousands of executives, leaders and coaches looking to start and run a successful leadership coaching practice. They will learn from John Mattone and his team of IL Coach Advisors, while being supported by the world’s #1 coaching franchise.

“There is a growing need for this type of executive leadership coaching,” says Powell. “As companies rid their rosters of older managers in high-paying positions, they’re replaced by younger faces who may have the skills to do the job, but lack knowledge on how to inspire and motivate the team they suddenly have looking to them for leadership.”

John Mattone stated: “We are honored and excited to be partnering with Terry Powell and his stellar team, both in launching and operating Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching ILEC). I see ILEC as filling a massive void in the world of executive coach franchising. Most business coach franchises tend to dabble in leadership and executive coaching. And, frankly, they lack the depth, authority and pedigree required to be successful in positioning, selling and delivering world-class executive coaching that sophisticated clients demand in today’s VUCA world. We believe ILEC will provide massive opportunities to experienced leaders looking to leave the corporate world and pursue the next exciting phase of their life and careers. Upon being awarded an ILEC franchise, they will learn and apply the ILEC philosophy, process, content, and tools that they will need to help solve the global leadership problem.”

For more information about Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC) franchise opportunities, contact trevor@johnmattone.com or call 1-855-433-5945.

About Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC)

Established in 2010, Co-Founder John Mattone is globally recognized as the world’s #1 authority on Intelligent Leadership (IL), the world’s top executive coach, and the pioneer of the unique, powerful and game-changing Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching® blueprint for success. Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching® (ILEC) is the world’s top executive coaching franchise dedicated to growing leaders, building cultures, and driving results. The ILEC unique coaching methodology provides a proven philosophy, system and tools to empower leaders and future leaders to unlock and unleash their potential. ILEC clients benefit from a high ROI that delivers real results.

About The Entrepreneur’s Source

Established in 1984, The Entrepreneur’s Source® has been North America’s leading alternative career coaching franchise dedicated to the entrepreneurial mindset for more than 35 years. Today, with more than 140 offices in the United States and Canada, The Entrepreneur’s Source continues to dominate the $1.5 billion Business Coaching/Consulting franchise market in North America.

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corecubed wins 5 Aster Awards for Excellence in Home Care Marketing

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)

corecubed, a full-service marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in the home care sector, has been honored with five 2020 Aster Awards for Excellence in Healthcare Marketing, including four gold and one bronze award.

The awards were given for work corecubed provided for the following in-home care providers: CareWorks Health Services of Laguna Hills, CA (single sided flyer with infographic), Compassionate Care Home Health of West Branch, MI (trifold agency brochure), Complete Care at Home of Santa Barbara, CA (website design), Effraim Home Care of Bryn Mawr, PA (logo and letterhead design), and Harmony Home Care of Irwin, PA (website design).

The Aster Awards, one of the largest, most respected national competitions of its kind, is hosted by Creative Images, Inc. This elite program has recognized outstanding healthcare professionals for excellence in their advertising/marketing efforts for over 19 years.

The 2020 Aster Awards received thousands of entries from across the entire United States. All entries are reviewed by a panel of industry experts and are scored on multiple criteria with a possibility of 100 percent. Participants’ entries compete against similar-sized organizations in their specific groups and categories.

Awards were issued for entries that received top marks from judges placing them in the top 16% of the nation for advertising excellence. Judging criteria included creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality and overall appeal.

“The quality and creativity of the entries submitted in the 2020 Aster Awards competition exceeded all expectations for healthcare advertising. All winning entries represent the best of the best on a national level,” said Melinda Lucas, Aster Awards Program Coordinator.

All winners are currently posted on the Aster Awards website (http://www.AsterAwards.com/winners).

About corecubed

corecubed is a full-service home care marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in helping aging care service businesses and home care agencies grow with innovative, industry-specific, integrated marketing strategies and solutions. Our team members are located around the United States and have extensive experience in home care, home health, and aging care operations and marketing. Further information can be found at http://www.corecubed.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/corecubed, Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/corecubed, or by calling 800-370-6580.

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Constellation Health Services Launches COVID Care Program

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NORWALK, Conn. (PRWEB)

Constellation Health Services, a provider of a range of home-based health services in the northeast, recently launched a new Complete Care at Home Program. The program integrates in-home health care with technology and support services to provide expanded care and support from the comfort of home.

This innovative program was designed to minimize exposure in light of the new risks posed by COVID-19, though the benefits of the program have lasting applications for all home-based services. Constellation continues to provide access to skilled professionals including nurses, therapists, social workers, and home health aides. By integrating technology and support services into its care delivery process, the company is now able to better connect customers to care and the outside world.

Through “virtual visits,” Constellation’s in-home teams are able to supplement visits, access advanced care via video conferencing with nurse practitioners, or connect individuals with family members and loved ones. They also have the ability to integrate wireless technology to monitor vital signs and alert providers to changes in health conditions. The program also coordinates diagnostic and delivery services including pharmacy, medical supplies, and groceries.

Many elderly recipients of home care are already unable to travel to appointments or arrange care. Combined with the increased risks associated with exposure to COVID-19 and corresponding recommendations to stay home, this program offers an improved service offering for home health care and hospice services. “These past couple of months have been a whirlwind of change for everyone. We have been fortunate to have an incredible team of professionals who have adapted to very challenging circumstances by innovating new solutions for those we serve. We now have the technology and tools in place to offer a comprehensive at-home care solution,” explained Constellation CEO, Isaac Steg.

Constellation is a health services company serving the northeast that is ranked in the top 5% of providers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). The company offers community-based home health, palliative care, hospice, personal care, school-based therapy, and in-home ABA therapy through its broad network of providers.

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Via Positiva Convenes 1,000 Voices in Behavioral Health on Behalf of Cultural Healing, Cultural Responsiveness and to Address Behavioral Health Disparities

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At this deeply vulnerable, yet vastly promising, time in our nation’s history, our intention is to foster new growth and help clear a collaborative, affirming path to equality for everyone led by a competent and inclusive behavioral healthcare system.”


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (PRWEB)

Via Positiva, a national behavioral health training and technical assistance practice, today announced an initiative to address behavioral health disparities within African American communities and to help ensure culturally responsive and honoring practices at all levels of the behavioral healthcare delivery system. The event, “1,000 Voices in Behavioral Health” will take place via webinar with the presentation of “The Color of Change in Crisis: Systemic Cultural healing and Cultural Responsiveness” by national expert Dr. Masica Jordan, LCPC, CPRS.

This date, Friday, June 19th, is a day known as Juneteenth and Freedom Day, when many memorialize the emancipation of slaves in America. Sadly, over 140 years later, the U.S. has been rocked by oppression, reactionary vandalism, and violence during this coming into the light of generational, systemic, and pandemic racism and the death of George Floyd. The need for culturally responsive mental health services has never been more urgent. By bringing together clinicians, administrators, peers, regulators and corporate and political leaders, the hope is to develop a national multi-cultural council to address dramatic behavioral health needs and disparities in communities of color and develop responsive and honoring cultural practices into policy, regulation, funding, praxis and presence, and to help shape the raw clay of this moment into lasting change long after the spotlight has moved on.

“At this deeply vulnerable, yet vastly promising, time in our nation’s history, our intention is to foster new growth and help clear a collaborative, affirming path to equality for everyone led by a competent and inclusive behavioral healthcare system.” said Jim Clarkson, a former national insurance executive and Chief Executive Officer of Via Positiva. “We thought bringing together one thousand voices in behavioral health was an ambitious goal, but we have already had to add an additional session of the presentation and conversation. It is very gratifying to see such a soulful, participatory attitude of action across the country to bring unity and make sure that behavioral health services are accessible, of high-quality, equitable, and culturally responsive. We are truly fortunate to have Dr. Masica Jordan, with her expert background and radiant, hopeful presence, lead this effort and provide our initial presentation.”

Due to the generosity and sponsorship of leading behavioral health organizations such as BayMark Health Services, iHope Network, Recovery People, Dr. Masica Jordan, LLC’s TEPP Peer Technology Project, and generous individual benefactors, there is no cost to attend this event. All sponsorships and donations go to the non-profit organization Jordan Peer Recovery to support their work and continue this initiative. For counselors and social workers one continuing education unit will be awarded. The presentations take place on Friday, June 19th from 1 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. EDT and 3 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. EDT. To register or learn more about sponsoring, please call 505-944-5284 or email Via Positiva Administrator Tommy Valdez at txtvaldez@prodigy.net.

About Via Positiva

Via Positiva is a practice of behavioral health executives and practitioners who dedicate ourselves to helping substance abuse, mental health and other human service providers navigate the healthcare landscape toward becoming fiscally strong, sustainable, integrated, and clinically and culturally excellent.

http://www.ViaTiva.com

Media Contact:

Jim Clarkson, CEO

505-944-5284

Jim.Clarkson@ViaTiva.com

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Benchworks Included in Prestigious MM&M 2020 Agency 100 List

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Agency recognized for excellence in multidisciplinary healthcare marketing

I am exceedingly proud of our Benchworks family for their unwavering focus on delivering the best possible work for our clients, which has made this recognition by MM&M as a 2020 Agency 100 possible.


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

Benchworks, a leading brand agency that helps pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies successfully bring new products to market, today announced that it has been named to the MM&M 2020 Agency 100. The Agency 100 recognizes the top agencies, from boutique to multinational, in medical marketing and communications, putting Benchworks among the industry elite.

Agency 100 nominees are selected based on their annual revenue. Each agency is highlighted in an individual, staff-written profile in MM&M’s June “Agency 100” issue, that allows them to showcase their uniqueness and differentiate themselves from their competitors.

“I am exceedingly proud of our Benchworks family for their unwavering focus on delivering the best possible work for our clients, which has made this recognition by MM&M as a 2020 Agency 100 possible,” said Thad Bench, CEO and Founder of BW Health Group, Benchworks’ parent company. “I consider myself fortunate to work with a team of leaders whose dedication to unparalleled client service has placed us in such prestigious company.”

Since its founding in 1991, Benchworks’ team of creatives, industry leaders, strategists, and tech innovators has built and supported successful healthcare brands throughout their lifecycles. With more than 50 employees based in offices in Philadelphia, PA and Chestertown, MD, Benchworks has developed a thoughtful, integrated, 360 approach to brand challenges that is built for an increasingly complex business environment.

About Benchworks

A continuously evolving enterprise for over 25 years, Benchworks is a hybrid model of consultancy and brand-building creative agency. Powered by a diverse mix of agency and industry talent, Benchworks blends brand and business strategies to deliver flexible, scalable solutions that answer and anticipate the challenges of a complicated life sciences marketplace. Benchworks is part of BW Health Group, a family of interconnected companies dedicated to supporting and building partnerships with the life sciences industry. For more information, visit benchworks.com or call 800-536-4670.

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Michelle Garvey

443-282-3594

mgarvey@benchworks.com

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