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Gateway Genomics Announces New SneakPeek Early Gender DNA Test Website

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SneakPeek Early Gender DNA Test

In this time of uncertainty, parents still want knowledge and control on their terms, and we’re proud to provide a product that can remove one question mark from the pregnancy journey.


LA JOLLA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Gateway Genomics, leading developer of direct-to-consumer genetic tests that give families insight into their future children, announces the launch of an updated website at sneakpeektest.com. The new site places emphasis on what parents can gain from knowing the gender of their babies early, including celebrating the news with loved ones and getting a head start on planning, as well as provides additional relevant information such as a pregnancy calculator and user videos.

“We designed the site to reflect the beliefs of the company,” says Gateway Genomics CEO, Chris Jacob. “By making fetal sex information accessible and affordable for everyone at just 8 weeks into pregnancy, parents can celebrate earlier, bond more closely, and make plans on their schedule. It’s our company goal to make it easy for families to know more about their children earlier, and the ease-of-use and informative nature of our new site reflects that.”

In April, the new SneakPeek website experienced a traffic run rate of over 3 million annual users. “With just over 3.8 million babies born annually in the U.S., this represents an incredibly high percentage of our target market,” continues Mr. Jacob. “In this time of uncertainty, parents still want knowledge and control, but on their terms, and we’re proud to provide a product that can give peace of mind and remove one question mark from the pregnancy journey.”

The SneakPeek Early Gender DNA Test is the only laboratory-proven DNA test that customers can take entirely from the comfort of home. The test kit is sent to the mother’s home, and a self-collected blood sample is returned to SneakPeek Labs in a prepaid envelope. Gender analysis results are emailed directly, as early as the following day.

In 2019, Gateway Genomics ranked #236 in the 38th annual Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., #23 in the Health sector. In this year’s Inc. 5000 California list, the company was ranked the 17th fastest-growing private company in the state, and #1 in the Health sector. Gateway Genomics’ principal product, SneakPeek, is an easy-to-use DNA test that lets parents know the gender of their babies as early as 8 weeks into pregnancy, with 99.1% accuracy.

About Gateway Genomics

Gateway Genomics is a personal genomics company with the mission to develop leading-edge genetic tests that give families a new level of understanding about their future children. Since inception, more than 200,000 SneakPeek Early Gender DNA tests have been provided to help new parents bond with their babies, make plans, and connect with friends and family around them. Gateway Genomics is located in La Jolla, CA.

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BeaverFit Announces Acquisition of Mobile Fitness Equipment

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“This acquisition marks an exciting step for BeaverFit as a global brand, as we expand into new marketplaces, offering world-class equipment,” said Tom Beaver, BeaverFit’s co-founder.


RENO, Nev. (PRWEB)

BeaverFit, a leading manufacturer of military outdoor fitness equipment and container gyms acquired Mobile Fitness Equipment (MFE), one of the nation’s leading providers of mobile fitness training equipment for consumers on April 15, 2020. This acquisition secures BeaverFit’s position as the global leader in outdoor and mobile fitness training equipment for both commercial and consumer audiences. The consolidation of these innovative and proprietary products will accelerate BeaverFit’s strategy to bring its revolutionary products and capabilities to the commercial, personal training and home-user markets.

“This acquisition marks an exciting step for BeaverFit as a global brand, as we expand into new marketplaces, offering world-class equipment,” said Tom Beaver, BeaverFit’s co-founder. “It has been our mission, from the very beginning, to build equipment that serves a training goal in the most effective way possible. Because of this, we are delighted to have acquired a provider that operates under a similar ethos.”

BeaverFit leads all aspects of the design and manufacturing of unique fitness equipment, tactical-operational tools, and turnkey training facilities designed and distributed as solutions for global military forces, first responders, fortune 100 corporations, major fitness clubs, universities, schools, sports teams and others.

“We’ve had our eye on Mobile Fitness for years because of their innovative designs and passion to support personal trainers and fitness industry professionals,” said Alex Roodhouse, BeaverFit’s co-founder. “We already support U.S. and NATO military forces with outdoor training equipment ranging from container gyms to rappel towers and shoot houses. By adding Mobile Fitness to our portfolio, we’re able to bring the same focus and innovation to the non-military marketplace.”

Mobile Fitness has almost a decade of experience creating outdoor training products such as their TrailerFit™ and HitchFit™ products that are made for mobile fitness training. The Mobile Fitness team will integrate seamlessly into BeaverFit’s new Mobile Solutions Category, with Mobile Fitness’ Founder and CEO Greg Monaco joining BeaverFit as the new Mobile Solutions Category Manager focusing on commercial fitness locations, personal trainers and home gym users.

“Mobile Fitness launched with the mission of delivering fitness to communities, sports teams and institutions with advanced mobile training solutions,” said Monaco. “Combining our mobile personal training equipment products with BeaverFit’s line creates new opportunities and expanding possibilities in the commercial, fitness professional and consumer markets. Our tools will give them the competitive advantages they need to take their outdoor training to the next level.”

After April 15, 2020, Mobile Fitness ceased all business to the marketplace including the discontinuation of the brand. BeaverFit acquired all Mobile Fitness’ product lines as well as key employees to support the continuation of the product line.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Greg and Mobile Fitness to our team,” said Mike Taylor, BeaverFit’s co-founder. “Their focus on product mobility and enabling training in outdoor and public spaces is uniquely important, especially during these times of social distancing and the closure of communal gym spaces. It’s never been more important to be able to train safely outside than it is today.”

To learn more about BeaverFit please visit beaverfit.com.

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Bizmatics Launches Standalone Telehealth Product, Virtual Md, to further Expand Access to Virtual Care for Providers and Patients

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Bizmatics Inc, a Silicon Valley-based, Healthcare IT company, and the leaders in Ambulatory EHR and Telemedicine Software, today announced the launch of their Standalone telehealth solution, Virtual Md. Their free-standing telehealth solution focuses on filling the gaps in healthcare delivery for small, medium, large, and multi-specialty practices.

Virtual Md, delivers a proven, secure, and HIPAA compliant alternative to current market offerings. Through its state of the art digital technology, Bizmatics is successfully supporting thousands of Provider and Patient encounters daily. Bizmatics brings nearly twenty years of expertise in healthcare management and is currently serving the needs of a multitude of medical practices.

Virtual Md, a robust telemedicine platform, is designed for flexibility – it works independently, or integrates easily with an existing EHR, Practice Management system using HL7 connectivity or CCD. This comprehensive standalone alternative presents a cost-effective, stable solution, allowing providers to register patients, schedule appointments, conduct video conferencing sessions, and document notes efficiently.

“Virtual Md is designed to be the First-Line in healthcare consultation. We have seen that Healthcare delivery has undergone significant changes during the recent COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemedicine, in particular, has seen a sharp increase in usage, Virtual Medical Visits will now become the norm for patient care” says Vinay Deshpande, CEO of Bizmatics, Inc. “We believe that more patients will embrace telehealth as they start becoming accustomed to using this easy and convenient healthcare platform. Virtual Md telehealth is built to deliver a great user experience from both, the patient and providers perspective”, he further added.

The workflows are designed for providing overall patient care including initial patient consultations, routine check-ups, chronic care management and follow up visits.

Releasing at a time when communities across the US are relying on telehealth to tackle COVID-19 pandemic, Virtual Md will further expand the availability of care to numerous medical practices, nursing homes, rural healthcare centers, and more.

About Bizmatics Inc : Bizmatics is a healthcare technology company serving the needs of Ambulatory Medical Practices of all sizes and specialties. PrognoCIS – their cloud-based EHR streamlines workflows through a platform of stable and mature modules and features which includes Practice Management, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Telemedicine, Patient Portal, and e-prescription. PrognoCIS EHR delivers a customizable, tailor-made workflow with rich and specialty-specific content for medical clinics and hospitals.

For further information on PrognoCIS EHR, visit: https://prognocis.com/

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Grassroots Organization Firefighters & EMS Fund Encouraging Americans to Vote in Support of First Responders

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“We can see it clearly now more than ever; our firefighters and EMS personnel need better funding and updated equipment. They sacrifice and risk so much for us on the front lines, the least we can do is provide what they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”


ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)

As part of their 2020 Voter Initiative, Firefighters & EMS Fund has kicked off a mail campaign to reach hundreds of thousands of Americans over the next few months and encourage them to vote in favor of Fire & EMS departments in their local and state elections. Firefighters & EMS Fund is a grassroots nonprofit political organization that provides a voice for firefighters & EMS in the political process by supporting ballot initiatives and working to elect political leaders at the state and local level who understand our firefighters’ and public safety officers’ interests.

“We are very excited to launch this mail campaign,” said Firefighters & EMS Fund President Nile Porter. “Change starts with individual citizens deciding to step up and use their voice and their vote to support our first responders. We can see it clearly now more than ever; our firefighters and EMS personnel need better funding and updated equipment. They sacrifice and risk so much for us on the front lines, the least we can do is provide what they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”

The mail campaign kicked off at the end of April, and will continue over the next few months to reach as many people as possible. As part of the mailing, citizens will receive a guide on issues to keep in mind as they head to the ballot box. For more information, supporters are also welcome to to download the full Firefighters & EMS Fund 2020 Voter Guide at fireandemsfund.com/voter-guide.

Firefighters & EMS Fund is a national political organization organized under Section 527 of the IRS Tax Code. Contributions made to Firefighters & EMS Fund are not tax-deductible. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

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EGYM Launches Expert Series – Conquering the Crisis: How Tech Will Help Gyms Pivot with John Ford, Dana Milkie, And Bryan O’Rourke

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EGYM Virtual Event Conquering The Crisis presented in conjunction with the Fitness Industry Technology Council

EGYM Virtual Event Conquering The Crisis

“As our communities begin to open up again, technology in the health club and fitness space is going to become more important than ever as a tool to leverage for business success,” said O’Rourke. “Also, with new customer dynamics to consider, it is crucial operators have a reliable plan.”


BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

EGYM, a global fitness technology leader providing fitness and health facilities with intelligent hardware and software solutions, announced a live webinar event, Conquering the Crisis: How Tech Will Help Gyms Pivot, to help gym operators understand the critical role digital solutions alongside hardware, will play in planning for the ‘new normal’. EGYM, in tandem with the – Fitness Industry Technology Council’s CEO Bryan O’Rourke, invite gym owners and operators to a discussion on the critical topic of how the industry can leverage technology post the COVID-19 lockdown on May 12, 2020, 12:00 PM Mountain Time (U.S. and Canada).

The world has changed and members are not just health-focused anymore; they are also hygiene-conscious. Crowded places present new risks – perceived and real – and social distancing is not going anywhere soon. These new realities will have a significant impact on gyms. That’s why it has become essential for gym owners to actively manage members’ visits, club cleaning, and staff preparedness in new ways.

Dana Milkie, VP of Digital for EGYM, and a fitness industry veteran commented, “The team at EGYM is excited to partner with FITC to deliver a webinar that shares specific tools and approaches we think are going to be critical moving forward post-COVID-19.”

Topics will include:

  • Key considerations for “gyms of the future”

  • Trends accelerated by the pandemic and how to capitalize on this opportunity

  • A look at an industry solution that provides you with:

  • A flexible and easy way to adapt to quickly changing regulations and expectations

  • A toolkit to reliably get members (back) into the gym and develop healthy habits

  • Information to prepare you for the likely challenges of recurring lockdown scenarios

Panelists:

“As our communities begin to open up again, technology in the health club and fitness space is going to become more important than ever as a tool to leverage for business success,” said O’Rourke. “Also, with new customer dynamics to consider, it is crucial operators have a reliable plan. We will explore what that success really means with two respected leaders in the fitness industry that I trust.”

For registration and more information please follow the link provided:

Conquering the Crisis: How Tech Will Help Gyms Pivot.

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About EGYM

EGYM is a global fitness technology leader providing fitness and health facilities with intelligent workout solutions. EGYM makes exercising smarter and more efficient with its comprehensive suite of connected gym equipment and digital products that integrate seamlessly with 3rd-party hard- and software. The result is a fully connected training experience that drives measurable business and health outcomes on and off the training floor.

EGYM’s global headquarters are in Munich, Germany, with North American offices in Boulder, Colorado.

https://egym.com

About The Fitness Industry Technology Council

The Fitness Industry Technology Council is a not for profit consortium of leading professionals and organizations representing the fitness industry. The council seeks to grow the fitness industry, improve fitness user experience through thoughtful adoption of technologies, and mature the collection of real-time wellness data through the creation of interoperability standards.

FITC’s headquarters are located in the New Orleans, Louisiana area.

http://www.fittechcouncil.org/

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Kicks-Off 2020 National Optimism Walk Series

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Kicks-Off 2020 National Optimism Walk Series

“…the funds raised at each Optimism Walk help APDA provide much-needed support groups and exercise classes for people with PD, which includes a wide array of virtual programming we’ve adapted and created to keep people supported, engaged and informed while they need to stay at home”


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The American Parkinson Disease Association(APDA) officially announces the full schedule for the 2020 APDA Optimism Walks — a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to Parkinson’s disease (PD). This year, the calendar includes new virtual events as well as in-person events to be held later in the year. With 18 events across the country, the Optimism Walk series brings thousands of participants together to support APDA’s mission to help every person impacted by PD live life to the fullest. With one million people living with PD in the United States and more being diagnosed every day, it is more important than ever to raise essential funds and awareness. Whether participating virtually or in-person, each and every participant is helping to make a difference for those living with the disease today and to push for answers that will ultimately make PD a thing of the past.

The 2020 Optimism Walk season kicks-off with four virtual Optimism Walks taking place simultaneously on Saturday, May 31, 2020. Virtual Optimism Walks on the East Coast (based out of Massachusetts and Vermont) will be happening in conjunction with Optimism Walks on the West Coast (California and Washington). After an online celebration and opening ceremony, participants in all four events will walk separately, but together in solidarity for the PD community. Due to social distancing, participants will be encouraged walk on their own and share photos and comments using #OptimismWalk so together they can still be uplifted by a great sense of community and camaraderie.

In-person Optimism Walks are scheduled from August through October taking place in cities across the country including (but not limited to) Virginia Beach, VA; St. Louis, MO; Madison, WI; Warwick, RI; Chicago, IL; Westport, CT; Long Island, NY and more! The full schedule is available here.

Each in-person APDA Optimism Walk is a family-friendly fundraising event that offers a non-competitive walk (between 1-3 miles, distance varies by location), music, educational opportunities, giveaways, fun activities, and more.

Whether virtual or in-person, the Optimism Walk is an important opportunity for friends, families, and individuals who are affected by PD to come together and show support, share stories, get a little exercise, and feel inspired and motivated. It’s an important chance to bond with others who are similarly connected.

“Not only do the Optimism Walks bring together friends, family and even strangers who are all in this fight together, but the funds raised at each Optimism Walk help APDA provide much-needed support groups, exercise classes designed specifically for people with PD, which includes a wide array of virtual programming we’ve adapted and created to keep people supported, engaged and informed while they need to stay at home” said APDA President & CEO, Leslie A. Chambers.

Chambers continues, “access to the right information and support is key to living your best life, and that’s true for the person living with PD as well as care partners, friends and family. APDA is the largest grassroots network serving people with PD and their families. The more funds we raise at each Optimism Walk, the more people we can help every day.”

Each Optimism Walk is a positive way to take the frustration and challenges of life with PD and turn that into motivation, determination and purpose. Participants share stories – both virtually and in person — bond over their shared experiences and revel in the camaraderie that often lasts long after the Walk is over.

Corporate partners Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Lundbeck and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals have joined as National Sponsors of the full Optimism Walk 2020 event series. Neurocrine Biosciences has joined as a national sponsor of the Virtual Optimism Walks. Representatives from these companies will participate in the virtual Optimism Walks and also be on hand at many of the in-person events to meet members of the PD community and demonstrate their special commitment to helping people with PD, families and care partners as they work tirelessly to bring innovative solutions to those living with this disease. Their generous support is critical to the success of our mission.

For a full list of events and dates, visit the Optimism Walk section of the APDA website.

About the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the more than 1 million people in the US with PD live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $207 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease. To join us in the fight against Parkinson’s disease and to learn more about the support APDA provides nationally through our network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, as well as our national Research Program and Centers for Advanced Research, please visit us at http://www.apdaparkinson.org

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AltaPointe recognizes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week banner created by a child enrolled in an AltaPointe program.


MOBILE, Ala. (PRWEB)

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (CMHAW) is underway across AltaPointe Health’s continuum. Every year the first full week of May is set aside to raise awareness about children’s mental health and the programs available to treat the youngest of patients. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports 1 in 5 children 13 to 18 years of age have, or will have a serious mental illness.

During this unsettling time, mental health experts expect to see an increase in calls for access to care when compared to the same period last year. Fear of becoming sick, family stress, and how long the pandemic will last will have people seeking help who never needed mental health support before, including children.

Children’s mental health is a priority for AltaPointe Health. In 2019, more than 11,000 children were treated at an AltaPointe program. AltaPointe has a full continuum of care devoted to children, including; outreach, outpatient, residential services, hospital services, and school-based therapy. AltaPointe’s school-based therapy program reaches students in schools across Mobile, Baldwin, and Washington counties, as well as schools in Clay, Coosa, and Talladega counties.

NAMI says 50 percent of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. The average delay between the first signs of illness and treatment is 8 to 10 years. Experts agree the sooner you seek treatment, the higher your chance for recovery.

AltaPointe wants to help you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and what’s next when it comes to your child’s behavior. You can tune in to AltaPointe Health’s Facebook page for a live event on Friday, May 8, at 1 p.m. to hear from the experts.

Eddie Pratt, therapist and coordinator of AltaPointe’s day treatment services in Baldwin County, along with Nicolette Harvey, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and assistant director of BayPointe Children’s Hospital, will answer your questions and help you recognize when you may need to seek professional mental health help for your child or adolescent. BayPointe provided 117,319 psychiatric services in 2019.

AltaPointe strives to be a provider of choice in health and specialty services for people of all ages living in the Mobile Bay region and east-central Alabama. Using specialized training, best clinical practices, and innovative technology, we work to provide the best care possible in our outpatient, residential, psychiatric hospitals, and primary care settings. AltaPointe offers services to residents living in Baldwin, Clay, Coosa, Mobile, Talladega, Randolph, and Washington counties. It employs 1,550 people and serves 35,000 individuals annually. It is Alabama’s most comprehensive health and human services organization.

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Global Clinical Aromatherapy Leader Aeroscena Donates PPE Care Packages to First-Line Medical Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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PPE for Essential Medical Workers from Aeroscena

PPE for Essential Medical Workers Courtesy of Aeroscena

It only made sense to purchase what we could and then donate it to our hospital customers and partner medical research institutions to help protect their essential medical personnel.


CLEVELAND (PRWEB)

Clinical aromatherapy research and development leader Aeroscena is supporting front line medical workers in hospitals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by sourcing and distributing care packages of much-needed items. Each package contains a combination of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the company’s Ascents-brand clinical aromatherapy inhaler sachets. This potent combination aims to address not just the physical health of essential medical personnel, but their mental health as well during these unprecedented times.

Utilizing Manufacturing Connections for the Greater Good

“We kept hearing it repeated over and over in the media that hospitals and nursing homes were running low on PPE, and those on the front line were being forced to reuse masks or even go completely without protection while treating COVID patients,” says Mark Kohoot, founder and CEO Aeroscena. “At the same time, we were receiving emails from our manufacturing connections overseas that they had PPE capacity remaining from the Wuhan outbreak, including KN95 masks. It only made sense to purchase what we could and then donate it to our hospital customers and partner medical research institutions to help protect their essential medical personnel.”

Help with Hand Sanitizer

Besides KN95 masks, the care packages also include bulk bottles of much-needed, FDA-approved hand sanitizer. “Because our products are used by the healthcare community, it means we constantly interface with medical suppliers, including those that manufacture hand sanitizer,” says Kohoot. “We were fortunate to be able to source a limited amount of sanitizer for donation, so we decided to include that in the care packages as well.”

Caring for Caregivers’ Mental and Emotional Health

The majority of news coverage regarding the impact of COVID-19 on front-line medical workers’ health has focused on the immense physical toll of caring for those stricken by the disease. More recently, however, there has been an increase in reporting the ways in which the pandemic is negatively affecting healthcare providers’ mental and emotional health, including increases in instances of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

“Many of Aeroscena’s Ascents-brand clinical aromatherapy formulas address symptoms similar to those being experienced by essential medical personnel working in facilities overwhelmed by COVID-19, including stress, exhaustion, and difficulty concentrating,” says company Vice President, Shannon Eggleton. “While our products were developed for use by patients experiencing the side-effects of various medical treatments like chemotherapy, we realized they could easily be repurposed to help care for caregivers’ emotional health. Including our Calm and Focus essential oil inhaler sachets as part of the donated supplies seemed like the right thing to do in order to address multiple health concerns at once.”

The care packages shipped the week of 4/27 and were delivered to hospitals and other care centers across the U.S., including Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa, FL), University Hospitals (Cleveland, OH), VCU Medical Center (Richmond, VA), Children’s National Hospital (Washington, D.C.). Also included was Nebraska Children’s Hospital (Omaha). “Aeroscena’s thoughtfulness and generosity are cherished,” said Dr. Meaghann Shaw Weaver, Children’s’ Chief of Pediatric Care, of the donation. “We are sincerely grateful for their offering!”

About Aeroscena®:

Established in 2010, Aeroscena is the corporate research and development organization behind Ascents®-brand clinical aromatherapy. Aeroscena has designed the first scientifically-recognized platform for essential oil and aromatherapy R&D for both therapeutic (OTC drug) and CPG (natural, functional fragrance) use.

Ascents’ evidence-based essential oil formulas are the only aromatherapy solutions that are recommended by doctors, used by hospitals®.

Aeroscena is located in the Cleveland Clinic Global Cardiovascular Innovations Center in Cleveland, OH. Aeroscena®: The Science of Scent™.

aeroscena.com

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Unlike the Fearsome Hunters of the Seas, Humans Cannot Replace Their Teeth So Great Care Must Be Taken, Says Dr. Bostani’s Advanced Dental

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The dental office welcomes patients from throughout the Burbank/Hollywood and San Fernando Valley area as well as Greater Los Angeles.

Humans must take great care of the teeth they have because no natural replacements are lying in wait.


BURBANK, Calif. (PRWEB)

A March 16 article on World Atlas explains how many species of shark can quickly replace their teeth, often in less than 24 hours. Great White sharks, for example, only have about 50 teeth, many of which tend to fall out each time the shark feeds. However, their ability to quickly replace teeth allows these sharks to have a virtually perfect set of teeth at any given time. Burbank based Dr. Bostani’s Advanced Dental says that while sharks have quite impressive capacities regarding their chompers, humans must take great care of the teeth they have because no natural replacements are lying in wait.

Dr. Bostani’s Advanced Dental says that taking care of one’s teeth starts with practicing good brushing and flossing techniques, adding that dental hygiene routines should start about 30 minutes after each meal. The center says that while it might seem smart to brush immediately after eating, this can actually be harmful because acids and sugars from drinks and foods tend to demineralize the enamel of one’s teeth. It takes about 15 to 30 minutes for that enamel to harden up again, at which point teeth are ready to be thoroughly cleaned for about two minutes.

The dental center says another trick for brushing is to avoid rinsing their mouth right after brushing. Patients should spit out all their excess toothpaste, but a total rinse prevents teeth from being able to absorb the helpful qualities of the toothpaste. Instead, the center continues, patients should avoid drinking, eating, or – perhaps with some exceptions for certain types of rinses — using a mouth wash for another 30 minutes or so to make the most out of each brushing session. This may make morning routines a little more tedious, but the bright and healthy smile patients find as a reward will make all the extra time well worth it. As a side note, Dr. Bostani’s Advanced Dental does say that a mouth wash may be able to reach spots that are not normally reachable with floss or a toothbrush.

Dr. Bostani’s Advanced Clinic says that patients can certainly do a lot at home to make sure their teeth are healthy, but professional assistance is also an important part of the equation. The center says that a routine checkup about twice a year can make sure no ailments are developing. On the other hand, if there is a problem immediate treatment can often save patients a lot of pain, time, and money they might have otherwise spent had a dentist not been there to spot the problem developing. The Burbank dental center says that outside of injuries, it’s rare for ailments to pop up overnight so visiting a dentist is a great way to catch developing problems before they have a chance to fester into something severe.

Above all, the dental center says that by maintaining good hygiene practices and visiting a dentist when appropriate, patients can enjoy excellent dental health just like their carnivorous, aquatic peers. Readers can learn more about Dr. Bostani’s Advanced Dental by visiting their website at https://www.drbostani.com/ or by calling (818) 975-3572.

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United Way Of The National Capital Area Expands The Reach Of Its Support Of The Community During Pandemic In The Areas Of Health And Financial Stability

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) continues to meet the demands of the community in the areas of access to food and basic needs and is now expanding support through its Emergency Assistance Fund to organizations in the areas of health and financial stability. Specifically, the fund has delivered more than $700,000 in additional capacity to 30 organizations and programs to date that are geared toward providing healthy meals to frontline hospital personnel, health and medical resources and financial coaching and guidance.

“Your United Way has its boots on the ground in the areas where our community needs the most support to weather through this pandemic and the financial, emotional and physical impact it’s taking on our neighbors,” said Rosie Allen-Herring, President and CEO of United Way of the National Capital Area. “Because of our organization’s incredible partners, we’ve been able to further extend resources to ensure that our neighbors continue to have access to food and basic needs, healthcare and are able to lean on experts that can help them with financial planning during this crisis. We’re incredibly grateful for their investments in our community.”

Pepco was the initial lead contributor to the United Way NCA Emergency Assistance Fund and along with the Exelon Foundation, has made another investment in the fund. New companies that have contributed to the Emergency Assistance Fund since it launched include Deloitte, Washington Gas, Coca-Cola Consolidated, EY, Philip L. Graham Fund and Meyer Foundation.

“We were proud to be the first to support this much needed Emergency Assistance Fund and having seen the response and the tremendous need in the community, we were compelled to step up again in an even bigger way,” said Dave Velazquez, president and CEO of Pepco Holdings. “To know that Pepco’s grant with United Way’s guidance and valued stewardship is helping us support our customers during this time makes us humbled and proud to be part of the solution. We will continue to stand by United Way and this community in these unprecedented times.”

Money raised is still being used to support community-based organizations in the region providing much-needed services, including food and basic needs distribution, while also expanding to those providing health and mental health programs, social services and more.

“We are eternally grateful to United Way and to the companies that have come together to provide this life-saving emergency funding,” said Maria Gomez, President and CEO of Mary’s Center. “Mary’s Center has not qualified for the PPP federal stimulus funding during the pandemic, and yet, our participants’ healthcare and behavioral health needs have dramatically increased as they are facing one of the most challenging times in their lives; this funding will help us retain our essential frontline staff who are helping combat this beast! ”

Additional organizations now being supported by the EAF include:

  • Action in Community Through Service of Prince William

  • Goodwill of Greater Washington

  • Mary’s Center

  • LIFT-DC

  • Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital

  • Loudoun Hunger Relief

  • Community Services Agency of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO

  • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

  • Washington Area Women’s Foundation

  • Culmore Clinic

  • Arlington Free Clinic

  • Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington

  • HealthWorks for Northern Virginia

  • United Community Ministries

  • Britepaths

  • District Alliance for Safe Housing

  • Windows Catering

  • Women’s Center

  • Miriam’s Kitchen

  • Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce

  • Uptown Catering

  • Sardis Catering

  • Gepetto Catering


The EAF is also helping organizations focused on the needs of the region’s workforce as there are a significant number of workers facing loss of unrecoverable wages due to lay offs and businesses closing.

“Goodwill of Greater Washington is honored to have the generous support of the United Way NCA as we continue to walk beside our 600 furloughed associates,” said Catherine Meloy, President & CEO, Goodwill of Greater Washington. “This gift will allow us to support our team members as they prepare to transition back to employment in our retail stores. Reopening our stores will allow Goodwill to once again generate critical funding for our job training, education and employment programs so critically needed right now by our community.”

“The restaurant industry across this region, and nationwide, is in need of relief and recovery and we are grateful for partners in our region, like United Way who are including restaurant operators in small business relief measures,” said Kathy E. Hollinger, President and CEO, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. “This operational assistance will directly support small business in Prince George’s County as the funding will provide them with ServSafe training as they bring employees and managers back on board, and to support marketing efforts as we begin various phases of small business recovery in Prince George’s County and across the DC Metropolitan Area.”

Additionally, United Way NCA’s Financial Empowerment Centers (FEC) in DC, Prince George’s County, MD, South County and Prince William’s County, VA have gone virtual providing financial counseling and coaching to help residents stretch their dollars during furloughs, layoffs or reductions in income. Specifically, the FECs provide free financial coaching, small business counseling and tax preparation by IRS qualified volunteers. Those in need can receive help while practicing social distancing by telephone, video conferencing or by mail. Virtual libraries, webinars and workshops are also available to further help the community’s financial stability.

“Our Financial Empowerment Centers have been inundated with calls and communication from our community members who need help navigating how to apply for unemployment, SBA loans, and other public services being provided to help bridge the gap in loss of wages,” said Dirk Butler, Vice President of Community Impact and Engagement, the United Way of the National Capital Area. “We’re adapting to the demands and making sure each person who comes to us gets the financial planning help they need to make wise decisions and keep afloat during this time.”

For more information about United Way NCA’s FECs, please visit https://financialempowermentcenters.org/. For more information about United Way NCA Emergency Assistance Fund, visit http://www.UnitedWayNCA.org/help.

About United Way of the National Capital Area

United Way of the National Capital Area fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the National Capital community. United Way NCA has been improving lives by creating measurable impact in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties for more than 45 years. For more information about United Way of the National Capital Area, visit UnitedWayNCA.org.

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