PHOENIX (PRWEB)
May 15, 2020

Pre COVID-19 pandemic, the American Dental Association reported that every 14 seconds someone visits the emergency room with a dental need. Dental clinics are struggling to stay open across the country due to practices being limited to emergencies only, and there is an influx of people visiting the hospital with a dental health crisis. To help keep people out of the emergency room during these unprecedented times, CEO of Performance Partners and Virtual Support Solutions, Michael Bonanno, launched US Dental Triage, a 24/7 hour national hotline for people experiencing a dental emergency. Additionally, the campaign has partnered with Employee Retention Benefits, along with dental practices to donate face masks and PPE to first responders.

“Our country is experiencing a period of deep uncertainty and our emergency rooms are already overwhelmed and not equipped to handle definitive dental care,” says Bonanno. “We launched US Dental Triage for those who are having challenges finding someone to treat them or are going into emergency rooms and becoming at risk of contracting the coronavirus.”

For those who are experiencing a dental emergency, US Dental Triage urges people to call its 24-hour hotline at (800)-700-0908. The company has more than 50 team members on staff to connect callers experiencing urgent dental needs with an office that is open and available to see the patient right away. Once matched with a dentist, the patient will have the opportunity to do a virtual consultation to talk about his or her symptoms and ensure that the issue warrants an emergency visit.

Patient health and safety are US Dental Triage’s top priorities for those seeking help. The prevention of the spread of infectious diseases is already part of regular dental practice for all doctors in its network. New protocols to existing safety precautions include a dental staff member escorting patient directly to a pre-sterilized room. The dentist and dental assistants will be wearing gloves and masks, and every patient will be isolated from any others seeking medical attention on the premises.

“Finding US Dental Triage was essential to my health. I needed to have a tooth pulled and I really wasn’t sure of where to go because all the dental offices I called went to voicemail,” said dental patient, Christian Corley. “After calling the US Dental Triage hotline, they immediately connected me with a dental office that was nice and clean, and I felt completely safe while there.”

The campaign is also actively encouraging dental practices to get involved with their efforts to donate face masks and PPE equipment to first responders. In May, US Dental Triage will be donating over 50,000 masks in cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, Tucson, Chicago and Orlando.

“Our doctors are thrilled to partner with US Dental Triage to help healthcare workers on the frontline,” says US Dental Triage Partner Dentist, Dr. Andrew Chang from West Coast Oral Surgery. “Through our new partnership we are able to not only assist patients in need of oral health care, but also help our local heroes protect themselves during the pandemic through the donation of N95 masks, gloves and other PPE equipment.”

“We are also providing a solution to dentists and their teams through our sister company,

Virtual Support Solutions (VSS), which allows us to give support to their practices during these challenging times,” says the former Executive Director of the Arizona Dental Association and Virtual Support Solutions Director, Kevin B. Earle. “We are able to add them to the US Dental Triage Network and offer virtual call rollover at any hour of the day or night, so they don’t miss any emergency calls. Patients can avoid a scary trip to the ER through this platform to safely and effectively be treated for their urgent dental needs in a dentist’s office. Dental practices also have the opportunity to gain referrals through new patients who call in and don’t currently have a dentist.”

VSS will pre-screen the patients and provide tools for the dentist to conduct virtual consultations and make appointments as an extension of the dental office. It is currently accepting dentists who would like to become part of their dental referral network and is a free service to join. For more information, dentists can visit dentalvss.com or call (844)-222-9565.

For additional information about US Dental Triage, to find out more about what qualifies as a dental emergency, or to get connected with a dentist, call (800)-700-0908 or visit usdentaltriage.com.

About US Dental Triage

For those experiencing a dental emergency, US Dental Triage offers people a way to skip the emergency room by calling their 24-hour hotline at (800)-700-0908. The company has over 50 team members on staff to connect callers experiencing urgent dental needs with an office that is open and available to see the patient right away. Once matched with a dentist, the patient will have the opportunity to do a virtual consultation to talk about their symptoms and ensure that the issue warrants an emergency visit. For additional information on US Dental Triage, visit them online at usdentaltriage.com.

About Virtual Support Solutions

Virtual Support Solutions provides expert support to doctors and their teams in areas where virtual support can produce the most reliable and consistent results. The company offers call rollover, appointment generation and reimbursement support. They are currently accepting dentists who would like to become part of their network. For more information dentists can visit dentalvss.com or call (844)-222-9565.

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MUSE HEALTH donates Thousands of Hand Sanitizers when it is needed the most.

“This gift from MUSE Health is like Christmas, a birthday and Mardi Gras all rolled into one.” he said. “This is a god-send that is going to help out so many people.

VALENCIA, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 14, 2020

When the general public thinks of New Orleans, they associate it with the Superdome, the French Quarter, and Bourbon Street. Those glimpses of an affluent community is a far cry from the reality faced by many in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans.

“After Hurricane Katrina, nobody came back.” he said. “No stores, no nothing.”

Defined as an area that has limited access to nutritious or affordable food, the Lower Ninth Ward is located in a food desert. Characterized by its lack of supermarkets and access to fresh food and essential supplies, low income families are most affected.

A sobering realization, Cotlon decided to take matters into his own hands by opening the “Lower 9th Ward Market.” With the only other full service grocery store located a city over, the average resident would have to take three city buses back and forth in order to purchase essential items.

As COVID-19 continues spreading throughout the United States, having access to essential items like hand sanitizer is at all-time high. Due to growing demand from his community, Cotlon ran out of sanitizers and was at a loss when looking for more. With all major retailers running out of supplies quickly after restocking their shelves, residents of the Lower Ninth Ward were left with limited options.

Embodying the values of self-service, loyalty, and duty, Cotlon’s immense fight and determination reached MUSE Health.

Donating 1000 bottles of hand sanitizers to the Lower 9th Ward Market, MUSE Health has helped Cotlon fully stock his shelves, allowing those in his community access to this potentially life saving product.

“This gift from MUSE Health is like Christmas, a birthday and Mardi Gras all rolled into one.” he said. “This is a god-send that is going to help out so many people.”

Because MUSE Health’s parent company, CC Wellness, has an over-the-counter drug license as well as a license to purchase alcohol, its transition into the world of hand sanitizers was seamless.

Containing 62% ethyl alcohol, MUSE hand sanitizer works by breaking down a cell wall and deteriorating it from the inside. An essential tool to help fight off bacteria and infectious disease, it provides an added sense of assurance that is desperately needed during this pandemic.

With hand sanitizers available at his store, families and individuals no longer have to endure an unwelcome hardship of traveling miles away. Working for up to 17 hours each day, Cotlon continues to live up to the promises made to his community.

And for those customers who cannot make it to the Lower 9th Ward Market, MUSE Health offers the promotional code, “Burnell” which can be redeemed for 30% off your order during check out.

Head over to MUSE HEALTH to get your hands on a sanitizer now.

Cotlon loves that he can continue serving his community. Although a major risk, he is proud of how far he’s come.

“If you have a store in your community, hug it, appreciate it,” he said. “Having nothing is hard.”

As the Lower Ninth Ward continues rebuilding, Burnell Cotlon will be there every step of the way.

How to Stay Safe during Quarantine?

The Coronavirus seems to be the only thing people can talk about these days. From it’s incredibly quick spread around the world to unknown details concerning a cure, several different measures have been created to keep everyone safe. And while many of us are quarantined at home, there will come a time when you’ll need to leave. During those times, it’s incredibly important to take precautions to stay safe and decrease the chances of contracting a virus.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 14, 2020

Western Plant Health (WPH), today applauded California farmers and agricultural businesses for their leadership in meeting the state’s essential need for fresh fruit and produce production while maintaining high public safety standards during the COVID-19 crisis.

“Our farmers are really unsung heroes who long ago built a culture of safety that is now benefiting our state during these difficult times,” said Renee Pinel, President & CEO of WPH. “Without missing a beat, California farmers have kept filling our shopping bags in large part because their health and safety rules were already in place and the norm – not some new requirement arising from an emergency.”

WPH, a trade association representing companies that supply farmers with fertilizers and crop protection products that help grow healthy crops, said that the state’s farm community has served as a national model for how to conduct business without compromising the safety of the food, environment, workers and neighboring communities.

“While most people and industries were caught off guard by the COVID-19 crisis, California farmers were already taking many of the mandated safety precautions as a matter of routine,” Pinel said. “With such strict food handling and pesticide practices already in place, our farmers were able to continue supplying grocery stores and food banks throughout the state and nation.”

She also noted that a decades-long collaboration with federal and state regulators was instrumental in helping build a culture of safety.

“All Californians can be proud of the culture of safety that has been created on the state’s farms,” said Pinel.

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About Western Plant Health:

Western Plant Health (WPH) is a Sacramento-based trade association whose member companies promote the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use of their products. WPH members provide farmers with a wide range of crop protection and fertilizers necessary for safely growing crops that produce nutritious food and high-quality fiber, as well as horticultural products.

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WESTBURY, N.Y. (PRWEB)
May 14, 2020

This new service offers clients a way to speak with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to get unforeseen and the most pressing questions answered quickly as the need arises. Lachman’s OnCall SMEs have extensive knowledge of a wide range of scientific, technical, and compliance-related topics, offering valuable advice at affordable rates.

Lachman OnCall™ SMEs are available normal business hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET, and generally respond within two (2) hours of an initial request for a consultation weekdays, and generally within twenty-four (24) hours of requests made outside normal business hours, weekends, and holidays. Please note that response times may vary depending upon the volume of requests and/or the availability of the SMEs handling consultations.

Lachman OnCall™ is ready to provide the advice clients need most… when they need it most.

ABOUT LACHMAN CONSULTANTS

Founded in 1978, Lachman Consultants maintains three practice groups: Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and Science and Technology. Each practice offers industry-leading experience and expertise in its area of focus. Lachman Consultants serves emerging-to-enterprise organizations on a worldwide basis in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Biologics, Device, and Related Life Science Industries. Lachman Consultants deliver highly effective and proven solutions that include FDA-Related Services, Audits, Quality Assurance & Controls, Scientific and Technical Assistance, Systems Evaluation, and Training, which have been shown to consistently exceed client requirements and expectations.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PRWEB)
May 14, 2020

With the news and policies around COVID-19 continually changing, bankers and other financial institutions face a unique and unprecedented challenge. They must serve their communities with up-to-date information, care for the individual customer, and support local economies. Compliance Resource, Kentucky-based training and webinar hub for financial services, is stepping in with Pandemic Offerings to strengthen and equip these essential institutions in their endeavors.

Since 2001, Compliance Resource has been dedicated to providing high-quality, timely and practical training tools and webinars for financial institutions. In a time of great change, this mission holds steady. In order to provide clients with accessible resources while social distancing, they are placing a greater emphasis on virtual courses. “We are converting live training to online programs whenever possible,” says Jack Holzknecht, President. “We have successfully converted several full-day seminars to online programs, and we also converted one of the largest week-long compliance schools in the nation to an online program.”

While every industry and government service works to protect the health and economic interests of the community, financial institutions hold a critical role. “Financial institutions are essential to the American economy and the lives of their customers,” notes Robin Cooper, Director of Compliance. “We see three main challenges that banks are facing during this time — how to safely serve customers, how to help customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to coronavirus, and how to do both while following the endless trickle of guidance coming from regulatory agencies.”

As an essential service, banks remain open and operational, offering friendly financial guidance to their customers. With few exceptions, this now includes helping customers dealing with financial strain due to layoffs and furloughs from their struggling employers amid our current economic crisis. Cooper underscores the importance of bankers as a “lifeline to their customers’ financial health. “This is a tall order for any financial institution, especially community banks, but they continue to go above and beyond to serve their customers, and we’re glad to offer resources to help them do so.”

In solidarity with bankers and other financial institutions, Compliance Resource has tailored a special series of online Pandemic Offerings. These include a pandemic discussion forum, tailored compliance tools, financial news updates, expert Q-and-A sessions, as well as pandemic webinars and webinar recordings. By providing flexible access to timely compliance learning materials and training, they are empowering bankers to continue to serve their customers with clarity.

Kristin Goose, Compliance Masters Group Member and financial professional in Louisville, KY, describes the benefits of these offerings from personal experience. “Compliance Resource has helped my financial institution navigate the unprecedented demands of the pandemic by ensuring we are aware of each regulatory issuance and are quickly able to determine what is necessary to comply.”

As with all members of the economy and community, Compliance Resource is honored to do their part to support financial service providers. “We’re proud of our part and grateful for the opportunity to help banks, and indirectly American consumers, get through this pandemic,” says Cooper.

To learn more about Compliance Resource’s Pandemic Offerings, visit their website: https://www.jackscomplianceresource.com/

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