Understanding the connection between water damage and mold gives people more information to help control moisture and water damage that feeds mold.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 16, 2020

Mold needs oxygen, moisture, warmth and food to grow. One of the leading causes of mold damage in buildings starts with water damage. Atascadero SERVPRO professionals advise that preventing water damage in the first place is the best line of defense against mold.

Understanding the connection between water damage and mold gives people more information to help control moisture and water damage that feeds mold. Mold spores are always present and as long as the spores are dormant, mold doesn’t cause problems. Not all mold is as problematic as black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum), but any mold that gets into the structure of a building is going to cause damage. Inhabitants of mold-infected buildings, including animals, can also have allergic reactions and even severe health reactions.

The Mayo Clinic reports that mold allergies cause the same symptoms that occur in other types of respiratory allergies. Symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, cough and postnasal drip, itchy eyes, nose and throat, watery eyes and dry, scaly skin. Mold allergies have been linked to asthma and are known to complicate other respiratory health conditions.

There are two general scenarios that contribute to moisture that feeds mold. The first, and most common, is water damage from slow, undetected leaks. The next is water damage caused by flooding from storm damage, broken pipes, water saturation from putting out a fire, or even sewage backing up into a building.

Water damage from slow leaks can be prevented by regular inspections of areas where leaks are not readily visible, such as under cabinets, behind laundry appliances, under buildings, in the attic where a small roof leak will leave signs and repairing the leak. Immediately repairing leaking faucets and leaking toilets is another way to prevent water damage and the associated mold.

Water and water damaged materials need to be dried or removed as soon as possible after a exposure to water. The combination of damage caused by water, coupled with growing mold begin to cause damage very quickly. Water soaked possessions and materials, including structural elements such as walls and flooring need to be dried out and sometimes removed. Mold feeds on damp and wet things like fabric, paper, and wood and other building materials, further contributing to the damage.

SERVPRO of Atascadero is a water damage company that has been supporting the local community over 10 years. The team is fully prepared and trained in different fields including water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage restoration and flood damage restoration. SERVPRO is available 24/7, 365 days a year to help out in any loss and make it ”Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO of Atascadero

7343 El Camino Real Suite 199

Atascadero, CA 93422

(805) 466- 6618

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KUDO provides OSMS free access to their multilingual online meetings platform

We are very excited about the collaboration with OSMS and about the fact that we at KUDO are able to contribute to a cause that is committed to providing support and supplies during this pandemic.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
May 15, 2020

KUDO Inc., the leading Language-as-a-Service platform for online meetings, has announced a new collaboration with the Open Source Medical Supplies (OSMS). The organization will obtain free access to the platform during the following months in support of their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Created as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, OSMS researches and disseminates open-source plans for medical supplies used to treat and reduce the spread of COVID-19 that can be fabricated locally. They also support, mentor, and guide local communities as they self-organize hospital systems, essential services, professional fabricators, makerspaces, and local governments into resilient, self-supporting supply units.

“We will use this time to support and activate local communities internationally addressing critical shortages of medical supplies and equipment”, states David de Weerdt, OSMS’ Volunteer Coordinator. “This will also facilitate communication between medical and technical experts.” He added.

With KUDO’s platform, OSMS will have an extra contribution as they work to complete international localization of the OSMS Medical Supplies Guide by facilitating their direct communication with in-country medical experts and medical supplies maker. This way, wider audiences can be reached with interpretation support.

”We are very excited about the collaboration with OSMS and about the fact that we at KUDO are able to contribute to a cause that is committed to providing support and supplies during this pandemic,” says Fardad Zabetian, KUDO’s founder and CEO, also adding: “This collaboration comes in a time where OSMS has reached a point in their process where it is critical they receive all the support possible.”

Next to supporting OSMS with the use of the platform, a campaign will follow up to recruit voluntary interpreters to further support OSMS in their multilingual meetings.

About KUDO

KUDO is a cloud-based collaboration platform that enables web meetings and live conferences with real-time multilingual language interpretation. KUDO supports effective and inclusive meetings by allowing people and businesses to overcome communication barriers and speak their own language. Accessible from anywhere, on any device, KUDO redefines possibilities in global communication. KUDO, Inc. is a New-York based technology startup founded and managed by language and conferencing industry insiders looking to bring people together. More info at http://www.kudoway.com

About OSMS

Open Source Medical Supplies (OSMS) was formed in March 2020 to research and disseminate open source plans for medical supplies used to treat and reduce the spread of COVID-19 that can be fabricated locally. Additionally, Open Source Medical Supplies supports, mentors, and guides local communities as they self-organize hospital systems, essential services, professional fabricators, makerspaces, and local governments into resilient, self-supporting supply units. More info at https://opensourcemedicalsupplies.org/

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T1V Announces COVID-19 Impact on UCC Webinar with Dr. David B. Agus and Industry Expert Panel

“As organizations look to re-enter the workplace and university campuses, there is a lot of speculation on how our industry will be impacted by COVID-19…” says Mike Feldman, T1V CEO and UCC panel moderator.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)
May 15, 2020

On May 21, T1V will host a webinar featuring Dr. David B. Agus, one of the world’s leading physicians, CEO of the Ellison Institute of USC, and a contributor to CBS news, as we address COVID-19 and the impact on unified communication and collaboration. While stay at home orders have been in place in most parts of the country since March, many questions are left unanswered as we look at the future of UCC in the workplace and the classroom.

Dr. Agus will present the latest findings on COVID-19, and discuss with our panel of UCC experts best practices for ensuring the safety of individuals as we navigate the global pandemic for the foreseeable future. How will teams be affected in the short term and the long term, and what restrictions or new guidelines will our workforce and educators / students need to adapt to?

“As organizations look to re-enter the workplace and university campuses, there is a lot of speculation on how our industry will be impacted by COVID-19…” says Mike Feldman, T1V CEO and UCC panel moderator. “After working with Dr. Agus on collaboration technology in his new facility at USC, we knew it would be beneficial to tap into his medical expertise to better understand how our industry can proactively plan for the new realities of a post-COVID world.”

Dr. Agus is the CEO of the Ellison Institute of the University of Southern California, and has been using T1V’s ThinkHub collaboration system for over a year. Later this year, ThinkHub technology will be deployed in over 20 rooms throughout the Ellison Institute.

As both customer and user of T1V ThinkHub, Dr. Agus is uniquely positioned to speak to some of the big questions the UCC industry has around meeting room and classroom technology. Are touchscreens safe? How will teams collaborate? How will business travel be impacted? The panel will address these questions – guided by the medical expertise of Dr. Agus – and more as we explore some of the biggest challenges that we face as we enter our ‘new normal.’

Dr. Agus and Mike Feldman are joined by Dana Corey, GM and SVP of Avocor, and Geno Zaharie, Director of Alliances and GTM at Logitech Video Collaboration. Together with T1V collaboration software, Avocor and Logitech technologies are bundled to create all-in-one solutions for meeting rooms, classrooms, huddle spaces, and most recently – the executive home office.

Visit t1v.com/webinars to register for the webinar, “COVID-19 Impact on UCC with Dr. David B. Agus and UCC Industry Expert Panel,” taking place Thursday, May 21 at 2pm EST.

About T1V

T1V is a visual collaboration company specializing in multitouch, multiuser software for enterprise and education markets. The company’s collaboration platform includes ThinkHub® multitouch collaboration for global teams, HubVC™ BYOD whiteboarding and video conferencing, and AirConnect™ mobile app – all working cohesively to support a seamless, intuitive user experience for both in-room and remote participants.

T1V’s suite of collaboration software represents total meeting room solutions that replace much of the hardware we equate meeting room technology with today.

T1V ThinkHub Connect™ active learning technology is designed to support a variety of teaching and learning styles, from traditional lecture to team problem solving and group-based work. The solution also supports collaboration amongst students located at off-site locations and allows easy content sharing between remote locations.

All T1V solutions are Built for BYOD™ (bring your own device) to support the many devices, programs, and platforms of today’s meeting and learning environments. T1V is a leading innovator in large-scale, interactive software technology, with seven issued patents in collaboration and active learning software.

To learn more visit t1v.com.

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Bliss Dental is Reopening

MIAMI (PRWEB)
May 15, 2020

For patients who have gone to see Andy Gaertner, D.M.D, in the past, they will have seen the infection control processes that the office has always had in place. After being allowed to re-open during the current pandemic, they have put some new protocols in place. The goal is to ensure that patients and staff are as safe and comfortable as possible while going through their dental exams and treatments.

The new protocols that Dr. Gaertner has put into place were done following the recommendations of the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Dr. Gaertner and his staff follow these recommendations closely to ensure that they are up to date on any new rulings and guidelines that are recommended for public health.

In addition to their normal infection control procedures, some of the new protocols that have been put into place include all patients answering screening questions while making their appointment over the phone and then answering the same questions again before they are allowed to enter the office.

Staff members will also greet patients in the waiting room, where they will check the individual’s temperature. Only 2 patients are allowed at the same time in the waiting room. There will also be hand sanitizer available in the office, which patients will be asked to use. The staff will be wearing personal protective equipment, and it is recommended that patients wear masks as they enter and leave the office building. Air purifiers have been installed to reduce the chances of patients and staff coming in contact with airborne pollutants, including the COVID-19 virus.

The number of patients allowed in the office at one time will be reduced to ensure that social distancing guidelines are enforced and to reduce contact with various surfaces throughout the space. If patients have any questions about the new protocols that have been put into place, Dr. Gaertner and his team are more than happy to answer them.

Dr. Gaertner and the Bliss Dental Team know that putting off dental care can lead to a wide variety of issues. To ensure that patients are getting proper care and taking care of their teeth, they have re-opened their office and added new protocols to increase safety and reduce the risks of being infected with the coronavirus, by maintaining optimal oral health.

Dr. Gaertner and his team are committed to providing the highest quality dental care to all of their patients. They have comprehensive solutions for any patient need that might arise, and they provide solutions to improve patient health and make their smile as dazzling as possible.

The new infection control protocols that have been put into place enhance those that Dr. Gaertner and his staff have always practiced. Times have changed, and new viruses threaten the safety of everyone’s health. However, by following the guidelines, maintaining the proper distance between individuals, and wearing protective equipment, it’s possible to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19, while at the same time getting all dental needs taken care of.

Dr. Gaertner is accepting appointments for both new and established patients. They are looking forward to seeing people again, and they are sure that the new processes they have put in place will keep everyone safe and comfortable. To ensure an individual is taking proper care of their teeth, they should contact the office today.

If you’re in the Kendall area of Miami, call 305-274-6500 or visit our website at https://blissdentalmiami.com to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gaertner, D.M.D.

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Taneja Center for Innovative Surgery at AdventHealth Tampa

“This will transform health care in Tampa Bay and provide a place for medical breakthroughs and pioneering surgeries that enable our community to access high-end and complex medical-surgical care right in our own backyard,” said Mike Schultz, President and CEO of AdventHealth West Florida Division.

TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)
May 15, 2020

AdventHealth Tampa, the flagship 536-bed and tertiary hospital in Tampa Bay, placed the final beam atop the hospital’s new six-story, 300,000 square foot patient and surgical tower Friday, May 15, at the corner of Fletcher Ave. and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. The topping off celebrates the structural completion of the $256 million project. Construction on the Taneja Center for Innovative Surgery at AdventHealth Tampa remained on schedule throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. When finished, the facility will be home to state-of-the-art complex surgical care and a beacon of medical innovation that will attract the world’s best surgeons situated in the heart of Tampa’s Uptown District.

“This will transform health care in Tampa Bay and provide a place for medical breakthroughs and pioneering surgeries that enable our community to access high-end and complex medical-surgical care right in our own backyard,” said Mike Schultz, President and CEO of AdventHealth West Florida Division. “Our commitment to this expansion is about more than a new building, we are delivering on a promise to provide the best medical services that help our communities thrive.”

The Taneja Center for Innovative Surgery honors the Taneja family, who provided a generous financial gift to the expansion project, the largest donation that has ever been given to the AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.

“We know when a loved one is sick, you only want the best; the best doctors, the best medicine, the best care. After a long international search for our son’s care, we found everything we were looking for at AdventHealth Tampa and we want to help others experience that kind of care and expertise close to home. We are confident the doctors and leaders here will bring world-class care for everyone in Tampa Bay,” said Manju Taneja.

AdventHealth Tampa currently treats over 17,000 patients a year who need advanced medical and surgical care. The Taneja Center for Innovative Surgery will be well-poised to support this specialized medical care with 24 brand new operating rooms, a new hospital entrance and over 100 all-private, dedicated post-surgical patient rooms.

“We are so fortunate to have an amazing team of expertly-skilled and top-trained surgeons who are the most highly sought after in the medically-complex areas such as neurology, cardiology, and digestive specialties. We are excited to build on that level of expertise by adding more complex surgical specialties in a new tower that can be a place of greater hope and healing for our patients,” said Denyse Bales-Chubb, President and CEO of AdventHealth Tampa. “The Taneja Center for Innovative Surgery at AdventHealth Tampa will be a destination for people who need highly specialized surgical care provided by the very best surgeons and experts in their field.”

The new surgical and patient tower is expected to open in 2021 and will bring an estimated 117 new clinical jobs in the first year alone, and 587 new jobs by year five, with job and economic opportunities at all levels of experience and education. The project is well underway and in addition to the topping off ceremony, a few of the completed project milestones include an expanded parking deck with 300 new parking spaces, and a redesigned landscape.

This expansion is the largest of several construction projects in the AdventHealth West Florida Division. Additionally, expansion projects are underway at AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel.

About AdventHealth West Florida Division

The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation’s brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care. Our network of care includes AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Lake Placid, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Wauchula, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, as well as five freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including AdventHealth Brandon ER, AdventHealth Central Pasco ER, AdventHealth Palm Harbor ER, AdventHealth TimberRidge ER, and AdventHealth Westchase ER. We are more than hospitals, as we have a robust system of care including specialty acute care, over 200 primary care and specialty employed physicians, Express Care at Walgreens clinics, urgent care centers, wound care, physical therapy, home care, mobile mammography and more. AdventHealth is a faith-based not-for-profit health care system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. AdventHealth has hundreds of care sites and nearly 50 hospitals across the United States. For more information about AdventHealth, visit AdventHealth.com, or Facebook.com/AdventHealth.

About the Taneja Family Foundation

The Taneja Family Foundation is a family run foundation that believes in supporting philanthropic vision within the healthcare industry.

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