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Rowdy Bars & Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Team Up to Find a Cure


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“JDRF has been leading the fight for new therapies and a cure to Type 1 Diabetes since the 70’s,” said Rowdy Bars CEO Kellie Lee. “We are so proud to be partnering with such a vital organization, and that our bars are able to make a difference in the lives of those managing Type 1 Diabetes.”

Rowdy Bars is excited to announce that for the entire month of May they will be donating a portion of their online sales to JDRF to help raise funding and awareness toward the treatment, prevention, and cure of Type 1 Diabetes.

“JDRF has been leading the fight for new therapies and a cure to Type 1 Diabetes since the 70’s,” said Rowdy Bars CEO Kellie Lee. “We are so proud to be partnering with such a vital organization, and that our bars are able to make a difference in the lives of those managing Type 1 Diabetes.”

Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects both children and adults regardless of diet or lifestyle. It requires constant blood sugar monitoring as well as attention to what’s being eaten and how active one is.

Rowdy Bars is one of the emerging low-glycemic snack brands that makes it easier for individuals with auto-immune diseases and digestive health issues to get the energy they need to live an active lifestyle. Their protein-packed bars are crafted with real food ingredients that won’t cause blood sugar levels to spike, including their signature prebiotic superfood sweetener Yacon Root.

Rowdy Bar Highlights:

  • Compatible with Keto, Vegetarian, Paleo, or Flexitarian lifestyles
  • Helpful in the management of auto-immune diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes
  • Promotes digestive health using the beneficial prebiotics from the Yacon Root
  • Naturally sweetened with Yacon Root syrup
  • Packed with healthy fats like nut and seed butters
  • Filled with antioxidant rich ingredients
  • Contains 8-10 grams of protein per serving
  • Crafted with 10 or fewer whole food ingredients per bar
  • Low Glycemic
  • No artificial flavors
  • Non-GMO Project Verified
  • Gluten-, Soy-, and Dairy- Free
  • Available in four flavors: NEW Blueberry Almond Tart Bar, Peanutty Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Coconut Cashew, and Sunflower Butter N’ Berries

Alongside their May donations pledge, they will also be participating in other ways to support JDRF such as the“Shop & Give Back” campaign. This means in the month of May, 10% of all net sales made through the Rowdy Bar website will also be donated.

Purchase Rowdy Bars online at http://www.rowdybars.com, Sprouts, Raley’s, Sierra Trading Post, and health food retailers nationwide.

About Rowdy Bars:

Since 2018, Rowdy Bars has been a leader in the digestive health food industry with its prebiotic-rich, gut healthy energy bars. Rowdy’s grab-and-go design provides sustainable energy using clean, whole-food ingredients alongside its signature prebiotic superfood–the Yacon Root.

Coming in 2020, Rowdy is preparing to unveil an assortment of new products with fresh flavors to meet the strict dietary requirements and lifestyle needs of their customers. Their goal? To provide new options for better digestion, improved wellness, low-carb lifestyles, and, ultimately, increased happiness.

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MemoryCare.com Names the Best Facilities for Senior Memory Care in Riverside, CA


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MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Riverside, California. The guide identifies 10 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Riverside, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Riverside, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Riverside, CA, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/riverside-ca-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in Riverside, CA (in alphabetical order)

Allison’s Home Care

Phone Number: (909) 861-3241

Address: 837 N. Featherwood Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Website:allisonshomecare.com/

Claremont Manor

Phone Number: (909) 626-1227

Address: 650 Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711

Website: claremontmanor.org/

Eastvale Senior Home Care

Phone Number: (951) 356-5270

Address: 14394 Healy Lake St., Eastvale, CA 92880

Website: eastvaleseniorhomecare.com/

LightShine Homecare, Inc.

Phone Number: (626) 893-5624

Address: 1400 Purdue St., Upland, CA 91786

Website: lightshinehomecare.com/

Montclair Royale Senior Living

Phone Number: (909) 621-3545

Address: 9685 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair, CA 91763

Website: montclairroyale.com/

Oakmont of San Antonio Heights

Phone Number: (909) 614-4135

Address: 2419 N. Euclid Ave., Upland, CA 91784

Website: oakmontofsanantonioheights.com/

Sunny Rose Glen Senior Care

Phone Number: (951) 679-3355

Address: 29620 Bradley Rd., Sun City, CA 92586

Website: sunnyroseglen.com/

Rose Garden Residential Care

Phone Number: (909) 794-1040

Address: 1350 Wabash Ave., Mentone, CA 92359

Website: rosegardenresidentialcare.com/

The Gardens of Riverside

Phone Number: (951) 637-8844

Address: 10849 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA 92505

Website:thegardensofriverside.com/

Villas At San Bernardino

Phone Number: (909) 883-7703

Address: 2985 N. G St., San Bernardino, CA 92405

Website: villasatsanbernardino.com/

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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Inbound Logistics Again Names WMS Software Developer Datex 2020 Top Logistics IT Provider


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2020 Inbound Logistics Top IT Provider logo

“We are honored that Inbound Logistics again selected Datex to be a Top Logistics IT Provider. This designation is extremely significant to us” stated Michael Armanious, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Datex.

For the 14th consecutive year, supply chain software developer Datex was named a 2020 Top Logistics IT Provider by Inbound Logistics Magazine. “We are honored that Inbound Logistics again selected Datex to be a Top Logistics IT Provider. This designation is extremely significant to us,” stated Michael Armanious, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Datex.

Every April, Inbound Logistics editors recognize 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. Drawn from a pool of more than 300 companies, using questionnaires, personal interviews, and other research, Inbound Logistics selects the Top 100 Logistics IT Providers who are leading the way in 2020. Editors seek to match readers’ fast-changing needs to the capabilities of those companies selected. All companies selected reflect leadership by answering Inbound Logistics readers’ needs for scalability, simplicity, fast ROI, and ease of implementation.

“Datex continues to provide the technology solutions Inbound Logistics readers need to achieve the visibility and control that drives successful supply chains,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics. “As shippers, carriers, and 3PLs increase their use of logistics, transportation and supply chain IT, Datex stays flexible and responsive, anticipating customers’ evolving needs. Inbound Logistics editors recognize Datex for innovative solutions empowering logistics and supply chain excellence in 2020.”

A turnkey technology solutions provider, Datex provides software, hardware, EDI, integrations, implementation and project management services to its clients. Datex FootPrint® WMS is used in 3PL and cold storage warehouses, distribution centers and fulfillment centers and can be used for any kind of inventory including regulated goods such as food, medical devices, precious metals and pharmaceuticals. Used across the world, Datex relies on its employees rather than third parties for software development, implementation, project management, EDI, integrations and sales. Specialists in white glove concierge care, Datex concentrates on providing personalized service and attention to its clients.

With advanced features including workflow-based processes, customizable reporting and 3PL WMS billing, Datex FootPrint WMS is ideal for e-commerce omnichannel fulfillment operations, private or 3PL refrigerated warehouse operations and enterprise warehouse or DC businesses.

About Inbound Logistics

Since its inception in 1981, Inbound Logistics’ educational mission is to illustrate the benefits of demand-driven logistics practices, give companies the knowledge to help them match the inbound flow of materials to their demand, and align their business process to support that shift. Inbound Logistics offers real-world examples and decision support to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and offset rising transport costs, supporting business scalability across their value chain. More information about demand-driven logistics practices is available at http://www.inboundlogistics.com

About Datex

In business for over 40 years, Datex provides cutting edge technology solutions for supply chain operations including warehouse management software, mobile computers and printers as well as EDI and integration services. All software development, implementation, training, sales and project management are provided exclusively by Datex employees, not third parties. Renowned for exceptional client care, Datex specializes in white glove concierge services to its clients. For more information on Datex software, hardware and managed services, please visit the Datex website http://www.datexcorp.com.

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Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Oklahoma City


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Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 10 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Oklahoma City, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Oklahoma City with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Oklahoma City. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-oklahoma-city-ok/

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (in alphabetical order)

Catalyst Behavioral Services Community House        

1501 NE 11th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73117

405-230-1138

NorthCare of Oklahoma City

2617 General Pershing Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73107

405-858-1700

The Recovery Center (TRC)

1215 NW 25th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73106

405-525-2525

Community Action Agency Turning Point    

1607 SW 15th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73109

405-634-0508

Southwest Youth and Family Services, Inc.

198 East Almar Drive Chickasha, OK 73018

405-222-5437

The Enrichment Center (Reach for the Light, Inc.)    

1418 Linwood Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73106

405-601-0295

Gateway to Prevention & Recovery, Inc. Lincoln County Clinical Office    

710 Manvel Street Chandler, OK 74834

405-240-5333

Cornerstone Counseling & Consulting, Inc.    

4001 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 225

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

405-231-3150

Community Adolescent Rehabilitation Effort (C.A.R.E.) for Change, Inc.

3621 Kelley Avenue, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-524-5525

A Chance to Change

2113 West Britton Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120

405-840-9000

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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National Military Family Association, Humana Military Support Frontline Families During COVID-19 Crisis


“Many of our Frontline Families can’t even be on the front line when America needs them most.”

The National Military Family Association (NMFA) and Humana Military are joining to respond to the needs of America’s Frontline Families this #GivingTuesdayNow. Together, they will provide critical support for military spouses in medical and mental health professions whose families serve the nation.

These are our Frontline Families: battling COVID-19 at home and protecting America abroad.

Frontline Families face unique challenges—long periods of separation due to military deployments and training, moving every two to three years, and a continual cycle of leaving their newly-developed support systems behind.

Like many American families, most military families rely on two incomes, but for working military spouses the job search starts anew every few years. For the 34% who work in fields requiring licensure and certification like nursing and mental health, the hiring process is long and cost prohibitive. In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, this means that some military spouses who work in the health field are sidelined.

“Many of our Frontline Families can’t even be on the front line when America needs them most,” said Ashish Vazirani, Executive Director and CEO of the National Military Family Association. “Licenses can cost up to $5,000, and many spouses are forced to apply for new credentials every time they move with the military. Our country and their communities lose out.”

Humana Military, a longtime supporter of health and well-being among military families, knows how valuable these Frontline Families are for America.

“As a TRICARE health partner for more than twenty years, Humana Military knows that America’s Frontline Families power not only our military but also our healthcare systems and communities at home. It’s vital to ensure that military spouses have the resources and training they need to thrive,” said Brent Densford, President of Humana Military. “That’s why we’re proud to match every #GivingTuesdayNow donation to the National Military Family Association dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000.”

#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropic activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world.

The National Military Family Association and Humana Military are pleased to come together this #GivingTuesdayNow for a giving campaign to support America’s Frontline Families. To learn more or donate, visit https://www.militaryfamily.org/giving-tuesday-now.

About NMFA

The National Military Family Association is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving the families who stand behind the uniform. Since 1969, NMFA has worked to strengthen and protect millions of families through its advocacy and programs. They provide spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and retreats for families reconnecting after deployment and for the families of the wounded, ill, or injured. NMFA serves the families of the currently serving, veteran, retired, wounded or fallen members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA, and Space Force. To get involved or to learn more, visit http://www.MilitaryFamily.org.

About Humana Military

Humana Military, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc., partners with the Department of Defense to administer the TRICARE health program for military members, retirees and their families in the East Region. For more than 20 years, Humana Military has strived to create better health outcomes and simplified experiences for millions of beneficiaries across the United States through TRICARE and other military healthcare programs. High-quality service, cost-effective platforms and progressive approaches to care drive Humana Military to be a thought leader in the industry and an essential partner to the government.

#GivingTuesdayNow is organized by GivingTuesday, in partnership with its global network of leaders, partners, communities and generous individuals. GivingTuesday is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

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Free Virtual Wellnessing Getaway by Velas Resorts Streams on May 1st


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workshop topics include nutrition and superfoods, at-home cardio and full body toning, yoga for healing, meditation, DIY ritual baths, and more

In support of social distancing, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has postponed its annual Wellnessing Getaway and instead will host a day-long wellness experience online on Friday, May 1st. Streaming on the Velas Resorts Facebook page, the online event will offer free video workshops from 10 fitness, physical and mental health, and wellness experts in the U.S. and Mexico. Workshop topics include nutrition and superfoods, at-home cardio and full body toning, yoga for healing, meditation, DIY ritual baths, and more.

Participating U.S. hosts and their workshop topics include:

  • Karla Tafra, Seattle-based yoga instructor and nutritionist – Nutrition & Superfoods;
  • Rachael DeVaux, wellness influencer and certified personal trainer – 15-min Full Body Workout;
  • Rebecca Louise, fitness influencer – Burn Fat Full Body Cardio + Tone;
  • Danica Johnson, international yoga teacher – Yoga for Healing + Vitality;
  • Nikki Sharp, wellness expert, international speaker, and 2x best-selling author – The Science of Happiness;
  • and Mama Medicine Deborah Hanekamp – Ritual Baths.

Additionally, influencers in the space from Mexico and their workshops include:

  • Rebeca Sutton, Mexican fitness trainer and founder of Cardio & Sculpt Power Yoga system – Dance Workout;
  • Beatriz Madrazo, Mexican physiotherapist – Art Therapy;
  • Ana Paula Domínguez, founder and director of the Mexican Institute of yoga – Immersion Session for Anxiety Relief and Grounding;
  • and Roberto Gopar, sound therapy.

For a full schedule and to pre-register for a reminder, visit bit.ly/WellnessingOnlineDay. For more information about Velas Resorts, please visit https://www.velasresorts.com.

More About the Hosts:

About Roberto Gopar:

Born in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, Roberto Gopar is a pioneer in the research, spreading, and use of music therapy as a complementary treatment for various conditions. He has dedicated 26 years of his life to the research of vibration effects in multiple ancestral instruments, based on the three spheres of being: physical, mental emotional and spiritual.

About Rachael DeVaux:

Rachael DeVaux is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer sharing her tips for a healthy lifestyle. She grew up in Washington and graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. DeVaux completed her dietetic internship at the University of Northern Colorado’s distance DI Spring of 2016, and soon after became a licensed nutritionist.

About Danica Johnson:

Danica Johnson is a certified international yoga instructor having taught in Spain, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Sweden, and Morocco. Based in Seattle, Washington, she offers private, corporate, and studio yoga classes, ranging from gentle restorative yoga to heated power vinyasa. She helps her students to cultivate body love, a sense of self-acceptance, and creativity.

About Karla Tafra:

Originally from Croatia, Karla Tafra is a yoga teacher, nutritionist, content creator and social media influencer who currently resides in Seattle, Washington. Certified & registered with Yoga Alliance since 2010, Karla offers a variety of classes, from ashtanga & vinyasa to power, yin & prenatal. As a certified IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) Health Coach & Nutritionist, Karla creates custom plans for each and every individual, accommodating all diets and allergens (vegan, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian, Whole 30, keto, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free).

About Ana Paula Domínguez:

Founder and director of the Mexican Institute of yoga, and a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, Ana Paula Domínguez studied the traditional system of Indian medicine (Ayurveda) in India and the United States, under the guidance of Dr. Vasant Lad. She had written several books, and is currently a facilitator for the “Harmonizer Program” of the PeaceEarth Foundation, with UNESCO.

About Beatriz Madrazo:

Beatriz Madrazo is a Mexican physiotherapist focused on emotional expressions through Art Therapy. She achieved two master’s degrees in Mexico: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents at Asociacion Psicoanalitica Mexicana (APM), as well as Human Development at the Universidad Iberoamericana. Having participated in two Art Therapy training courses in the USA and Canada, she is currently completing high-level degree training in Clinical Psychology at Asociacion Psicoanalitica Mexicana (APM).

About Rebecca-Louise:

Rebecca’s mission is to help people feel like the best version of themselves every single day by bringing exciting workouts and tasty recipes, as well as giving them the motivation to do it. Her true passion is fitness and helping others to improve their lives through living a healthy, active lifestyle.

About Nikki Sharp:

Nikki Sharp is a certified health coach and wellness expert. Her mission is to spread the knowledge of healthy living for the mind, body and soul.

About Rebeca Sutton:

Rebecca Sutton is a Mexican entrepreneur, fitness trainer, and founder of Cardio & Sculpt Power Yoga system, which blends yoga postures with cardio exercises. Sutton is also known as one of the most influential core power trainers in Latin America.

About Deborah Hanekamp:

Author of the recently published book Ritual Baths, Deborah Hanekamp’s mission is to empower people to be their own healer. She believes the true master, healer, teacher is the power of love.

About Velas Resorts:

Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 56 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include Virtuoso’s Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for spa, and TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame, among others. Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, properties include Grand Velas in Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. In Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel and beach club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta, a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, opened in December 2018 as its only European Plan offering. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: http://www.velasmagazine.com.

Mediflex Technology Offers Relief During Return to Elective Surgery Amid COVID-19


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“Hospitals will be better able to perform surgeries with less staff as a way to recover from the backlog caused by the COVID-19 crisis.” – Daniel Adler, Mediflex Vice President

Mediflex Surgical Products announced today the roll-out of a new program to help hospitals deal with the elective surgery backlog caused by the coronavirus. As operating room management begin to plan for performing elective surgeries once again, their capacity will be determined by having enough staff for surgical support, which has been dramatically impacted by the pandemic. In addition to staff shortages, the challenge will be how to maintain physical distancing practices to reduce the potential risk to both patients and staff.

Mediflex’s surgical table mounted holding and positioning systems can eliminate a surgical assistant needed to hold a camera attached to an endoscope or retraction instrument during laparoscopic procedures. By incorporating a Mediflex Holding System, not only is it a safer environment but staff can be utilized for more critical functions or tasks. A procedure can be accomplished effectively and efficiently – often with reduced surgical time when utilizing a Mediflex holding system.

The new program offers US hospitals the opportunity to rent a Mediflex Holding & Positioning System for a nominal daily fee without a long-term rental commitment. The concept came from Mediflex Vice President Daniel Adler, who states, “We want to give hospitals access to our holding arm technology, which will safeguard patients and staff by reducing the need for a large presence at the surgical site. Hospitals will be better able to perform surgeries with less staff as a way to recover from the backlog caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The rental program offers hospitals the relevant products for as long as necessary and without capital budget approval.”

“In 1964, my father, David Adler, invented and engineered a flexible holding arm which was used in the first beating heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. His vision was to help surgeons perform surgery more efficiently and with less trauma to the organ or tissue – through the use of table mounted holding and positioning systems. For over 50 years, we are proud to have continued innovating technology that helps hospitals perform better surgery with less resources,” commented Jonathan Adler, Mediflex President.

About Mediflex

Mediflex Surgical Products (http://www.mediflex.com), a division of Flexbar Machine Corp., was founded in 1969 and is a third-generation medical device developer and manufacturer based in Long Island with global representation. Mediflex is proud to manufacture its products in the USA.

Mediflex’s innovative devices have applications in all surgical disciplines providing hands-free stability of cameras/endoscopes or instruments which aid in surgical precision, a static image, reduced surgical staff – decreasing procedure time and costs. In addition to holding & positioning systems, Mediflex is also the leading manufacturer of table-mounted retraction systems for open surgery.

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First Medicine, Innovative Virtual Medical Practice, Disrupts Traditional Healthcare Delivery Model


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“In consideration of these unparalleled times and the critical need for telehealth services, our primary goal is to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare, virtually anywhere in the world,” said Dr. Naiyer Imam, Founder and CEO of FMC. “

In response to the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, First Medicine Corporation (FMC), a worldwide telemedicine healthcare provider, has partnered with Global Clinical Partners (GCP), an Online Health Community, to provide access to its telemedicine solution for the duration of the COVID19 pandemic, or C19 as it has become known, in the United States. FMC will conduct early triage and patient management through its clinical consultation services and will direct patients to local hospitals if experiencing significant complications as a result of the viral infection. This C19 patient workflow model is strategically engineered to reduce the overall demand on the U.S. healthcare system.

Global Clinical Partners is dedicated to support the diverse urban and rural communities of the world as they confront the physical and mental health impacts of COVID-19 and other health-related epidemics. First Medicine Corporation is an online healthcare teleconsultation service designed to support people as they deal with the questions and challenges as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic as well as other healthcare concerns. Company founders are leaders in the field of telemedicine, and were responsible for the growth of NightHawk Radiology, one of the first major telemedicine IPOs in the healthcare industry.

“In consideration of these unparalleled times and the critical need for telehealth services, our primary goal is to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare, virtually anywhere in the world,” said Dr. Naiyer Imam, Founder and CEO of FMC. “Today’s patients are overwhelmingly embracing virtual healthcare solutions at an adoption rate which astonishes many governing bodies and healthcare management organizations, and medical practitioner’s confidence in delivering clinical services entirely through a telehealth platform is growing at even higher rates.” Our partnership with Global Clinical Partners was formed on our collective belief in the healthcare professionals who represent a community of individuals and share a common humanity driven by compassion and empathy.

FMC’s telemedicine clinical solutions include COVID-19 consultations, e-prescription services, remote patient monitoring, triage consultations, and serves as a Virtual Medical Practice for its primary care patients. Our technology incorporates clinical workflows with the ability to manage e-prescriptions and lab integrations to a patient health record and deliver solutions that providers can use to fight COVID-19 and improve the healthcare outcomes for FMC’s primary care patients.

“Our major objective is to build on the generosity of our world’s health professionals to help our world deal with the challenges of urgent and/or chronic health concerns like COVID-19, by aligning the knowledge and skills of the world’s medical community to support patients in distress, ” said Carey Kriz, interim chair of the GCP board and its founding executive director. “This community of medical workers spans from physicians, nurses, and psychologists to allied health professionals. The collaboration with FMC galvanizes the technology and the compassionate global team of medical workers and serves as a demonstration of what can be accomplished through the human spirit.” This partnership will help those facing the challenges of this unprecedented disease as well as provide a powerful presentation of FMC’s virtual medical practice and its ability to manage a variety of chronic disease and primary care needs of society.

About First Medicine Corporation

The First Medicine Corporation (FMC) is a technology-driven healthcare practice that incorporates telemedicine, the use of advanced decision support solutions (including AI), innovations in home-based monitoring and more as a redefinition of the traditional medical practice. Founded by pioneers in the medical and technology industries, the FMC virtual medical practice has been used to support more than 1 million patient encounters and is the result of more than a decade worth of research and development by the founders. The company maintains operational centers in Asia, the Middle East and the United States. Visit us at http://www.firstmedicine.com.

About Global Clinical Partners

The Global Clinical Partners (GCP) health network, a not-for-profit health service company, was founded by FMC with support from leading members of the medical and technology communities to bring online expert medical assistance to anyone facing the increasing physical and mental health challenges associated with COVID 19 – and more broadly to establish a global network of compassionate health providers that use technology to help those in need who are suffering from any severe health condition anywhere in the world. Visit us at http://www.globalclinical.org.

Media Contacts, First Medicine Corporation:

Marcus R. McLemore

972-922-97787

marcus@firstmedicine.com

Media Contacts, GCP:

Andrew Parkes, MD

+49 1520 3632947

aparkes@globalclincal.org

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Food Bank Receives $902,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant to Continue Literacy and Health Equity Improvements in MS Children


Mississippi Food Network (MFN) has begun a three-year project that will include an online digital platform to improve health equity and literacy in children ages 2-10 in the diverse communities of Jackson, East Biloxi and Sunflower County in Mississippi. The project is designed to empower these communities to effect change through the practical application of knowledge and resources using evidence-based programming to improve health equity, literacy rates, and overall quality of life.

The project, Thriving Communities, Thriving Children III (TCTC3), is funded by a $902,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

“We are thrilled to receive this grant to help us continue to expand our role not only in improving the health status of children in these low-income communities, but to also strengthen the literacy rate, which contributes to overall health outcomes. These children not only experience higher rates of obesity but also disparities in health care, access to quality education and inequities in neighborhood and school environments,” said Dr. Charles Beady, Chief Executive Officer of MFN, a statewide food banking organization that is a member of the Feeding America national network of food banks.

TCTC3 will expand previous school and community-based obesity prevention programming (also funded by the Kellogg Foundation) in Mississippi and address literacy issues in the Early Childhood and at-home setting. The evidence-based OrganWise Guys nutrition, physical activity and healthy living program will be used as the intervention tool to provide consistent, proven messaging. A robust online platform of The OrganWise Guys programming will provide more expansive dissemination and implementation opportunities for educators and parents.

The programming used in TCTC 3 originates from the only school-based study to show statistically significant improvements in weight, blood pressure and waist circumference measures, as well as higher average standardized test scores of program children as compared to children who did not participate in the program interventions. A recent evaluation in Sunflower County also indicate statistically significant improvements in literacy rates in PreK students as well as third through fifth graders according to the University of Mississippi’s Center for Research Evaluation (CERE).

“Initial data suggest that PreK students at Sunflower schools using The OrganWise Guys curriculum had significantly higher gains on the MKAS test when compared to those in non-OrganWise Guys schools,” said Dr. Sarah Mason, Director of the Center for Research Evaluation. “There’s also early evidence to suggest The OrganWise Guys videos — distributed as part of the project’s Healthy Kid Box — may be a potential lever of change. Children who received the Healthy Kid Box and regularly watched The OrganWise Guys videos showed greater improvements in literacy when compared to those who watched the videos less frequently.”

“We are grateful for the long-term support the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has provided this project. TCTC3 will allow us to expand on the successful obesity prevention programming which continues to flourish in Mississippi and also address the crucial need to improve literacy skills for these vulnerable children,” said Dr. Michelle Lombardo, President of The OrganWise Guys Inc. in Atlanta, GA and Project Director for TCTC3.

The Kellogg Foundation, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, supports children, families and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success and as contributors to the larger community and society.

About Mississippi Food Network

Mississippi Food Network began in 1984 as a food bank warehouse facility to accumulate, store and distribute food and household items for charities that would make the final distribution to needy people in the community. That first year the startup nonprofit distributed 139,000 pounds of food and grocery products. Today, some 29.7 million pounds of food are distributed, through MFN’s network of 430 statewide agencies, serving more than 150,000 people each month

MFN’s mission is to relieve poverty-related hunger in its service area by distributing donated and purchased food and grocery products through a network of member churches and nonprofit organizations. They also provide nutrition education to needy clients and emphasize advocacy and related needs. For more information, visit http://www.msfoodnet.org.

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Fast Company Announces Winners of 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards


Rebion’s blinq™ Vision Scanner

“Amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and related condition, strabismus, impairs 3 to 5% of the population, causing permanent vision loss if untreated.”

The winners of Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced today, honoring the businesses, policies, projects, and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to flattening the curve when it comes to the climate crisis, social injustice, or economic inequality.

Working tirelessly to change a status quo that leaves half of the children with amblyopia undetected and untreated is Boston-based start-up Rebion, recipient of an honorable mention award for eradicating amblyopia with the blinq™ vision scanner.

Amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and the related condition, strabismus, impairs 3 to 5% of the population, causing permanent vision loss if untreated. These conditions also have major social and learning consequences for affected children. Amblyopia is the number one cause for monocular vision loss in children and young adults, surpassing diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataract.

Implementing a 2-second blinq™ vision scan during pediatric primary care well visits or through public screenings enables children most in need to receive timely treatment and avoid life-altering consequences.

Now in its fourth year, the World Changing Ideas Awards showcase 26 winners, more than 200 finalists, and more than 500 honorable mentions—with Health and Wellness, Corporate Social Responsibility, and AI and Data among the most popular categories. A panel of eminent judges selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 3,000 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, and more. The 2020 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Vancouver to Singapore to Tel Aviv.

Illustrating how some of the world’s most inventive entrepreneurs and companies are addressing grave global challenges, Fast Company’s May/June issue celebrates, among others, an electric engine for airplanes that eliminates emissions from flights—and expensive fuel from the tricky financial calculus of the airline industry; a solar-powered refrigerator that finally frees people in remote villages from daily treks to distant markets, transforming the economics of those households; an online marketplace that connects food companies with farms to buy ugly and surplus produce to fight waste; and an initiative to offset all of the carbon costs of shipping, creating a new model for e-commerce sustainability.

The creation of the blinq™ vision scanner has been a life-long project for Rebion co-founder, David G. Hunter, MD, PhD, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at Boston Children’s Hospital. “In just a few seconds, our proprietary Neural Performance Scanning technology maps a signature of the fibers within the retina of the eye to objectively identify amblyopia and strabismus with unprecedented accuracy,” says Hunter. “Seeing our technology in the hands of vision screening staff is major step forward in the quest to eradicate amblyopia.”

“There seems no better time to recognize organizations that are using their ingenuity, resources, and, in some cases, their scale to tackle society’s biggest problems,” says Stephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “Our journalists, under the leadership of senior editor Morgan Clendaniel, have uncovered some of the smartest and most inspiring projects of the year.”

About the World Changing Ideas Awards: World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company’s major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better. A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact. With a goal of awarding ingenuity and fostering innovation, Fast Company draws attention to ideas with great potential and helps them expand their reach to inspire more people to start working on solving the problems that affect us all.

About Rebion: Rebion manufactures innovative instruments for definitively identifying life-altering diseases that manifest from functional impairments in the brain, including amblyopia and traumatic brain injury. The company was founded in 2009 after more than 15 years of R&D and clinical testing at major medical institutions.

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