California Medical Association and Mercury Insurance Partner to Provide Wellness Care for Frontline Healthcare Workers

“Mercury Insurance has always been a community-focused company,” said Mercury Insurance President and CEO, Gabriel Tirador. “This program will provide critical support to these brave men and women who are risking their lives to help protect their communities.”

LOS ANGELES and SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 23, 2020

The California Medical Association’s Wellness Program (CMA Wellness) and Mercury Insurance today announced a partnership on a new initiative, Care 4 Caregivers Now, that provides frontline healthcare workers with mental and emotional wellness support and coaching. Care 4 Caregivers Now will train and connect volunteer physicians, nurses and healthcare workers to provide peer-to-peer coaching to assist those serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funded by a $150,000 donation from Mercury Insurance, Care 4 Caregivers Now will provide healthcare workers with desperately needed access to wellness coaching support as they bravely fight the ongoing battle against COVID-19.

Coaching and peer support is a proven way to prevent emotional exhaustion and burnout while improving resiliency. Health care workers need these services more than ever to help them maintain a healthy mindset during this crisis.

“One of the most difficult things to do for anyone is to seek help and support to ensure their emotional well-being,” said David C. Logan, PhD, CEO of CMA’s Wellness Program. “The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the well-being of physicians, nurses and other medical personnel, and we want them to know this resource is here for them during these challenging times.”

Care 4 Caregivers Now is the first program of its kind and it will provide wellness solutions to help reduce emotional exhaustion, stress and burnout for doctors, nurses, medical technicians and support staff. The program has identified more than 300 volunteer physicians and nurses who have been trained or are willing to be trained as a peer coach for frontline health workers impacted by COVID-19.

“Mercury Insurance has always been a community-focused company,” said Mercury Insurance President and CEO, Gabriel Tirador. “This program will provide critical support to these brave men and women who are risking their lives to help protect their communities. They want and need access to this kind of care and we’re very pleased to be able to partner with the California Medical Association to help make Care 4 Caregivers Now a reality.”

“We want to thank Mercury Insurance for their substantial contribution to this effort, which will allow us to scale up this program quickly to provide services to those who are on our front lines now,” said Dustin Corcoran, CEO of the California Medical Association. “This is a first-of-its-kind program that we believe can serve as a model to help reduce burnout and guide those physicians, nurses and other medical staff who are leading California through this crisis.”

Important Resources:

•     Healthcare workers who would like to volunteer to be remote peer coaches or would like to be connected to a coach to receive support should visit care4caregiversnow.org.
•     To learn more about Care 4 Caregivers Now, visit cmadocs.org/care4caregivers.
•     To see Mercury’s response to COVID-19, visit http://www.mercuryinsurance.com.

About California Medical Association

The California Medical Association represents the state’s physicians with more than 50,000 members in all modes of practice and specialties, and CMA is dedicated to the health of all patients in California. For more information, please visit CMAdocs.org, and follow CMA on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a multiple-line insurance organization predominantly – offering personal automobile, homeowners and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more information visit http://www.mercuryinsurance.com or Facebook and follow the company on Twitter.

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Health and safety is the number one priority for our employees, clients and communities

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)
April 23, 2020

Able Services joins with six other organizations in the contract cleaning sector to establish the Cleaning Coalition of America. The Coalition represents the needs of an often-overlooked sector playing a vital role keeping essential services operating during the coronavirus crisis. As the country moves past this crisis to get back to business, the contract cleaning sector will again be on the front lines. Cleaners will be disinfecting workspaces, schools, airplanes, shopping centers, stadiums and other public spaces to prepare them for widespread use, reestablishing the public’s trust in the systems that underpin society.

“Health and safety is the number one priority for our employees, clients and communities. We’re looking to preserve jobs and maintain access to much-needed personal protective equipment for our workers, so that they can continue to do their jobs which are an essential part of getting the American economy moving again,” said J. Paul Saccone, Chief Executive Officer of Able Services, a Coalition Board Member.

The contract cleaning service industry employs more than one million workers in every state in the country, and it has been hard hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. Accordingly, the Coalition is asking Congress and the Administration to support targeted measures that will help ensure the continuity of business operations and the employment of its essential workforce.

For more information about the Cleaning Coalition of America, please visit CleaningCoalition.org.

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There is no reason to be concerned about your pet giving you COVID-19 as there have been no reported cases of it spreading from pet to person.

KANAB, Utah (PRWEB)
April 23, 2020

It has been reported that two cats in New York have tested positive for COVID-19. While we are still learning about the virus spreading from people to animals, veterinary experts agree there is no evidence that pets can transmit the disease to people.

 

“There is no reason to be concerned about your pet giving you COVID-19 as there have been no reported cases of it spreading from pet to person,” said Dr. Erin Katribe, medical director of Best Friends Animal Society. “Instead, it is important to practice social distancing and create a plan for the continued maintenance of the pets in your care if you’re unable to leave the house, too sick to function at home, or become hospitalized.”

 

Best Friends Animal Society has assembled a Pet Preparedness Plan, available in English and Spanish, to help pet parents ensure that they have the resources, supplies and plans in place in the event of illness. Best Friends also offers remote access to veterinary consultation services through their Vet Access app. 

 

Specific recommendations from the CDC state that while a person infected with COVID-19 is symptomatic, they should:

Maintain separation from household animals as they would with other household members

Avoid direct contact with pets, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, sleeping in the same location, and sharing food

 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals should be permitted to remain with their handlers. If possible, a household member should be designated to care for pets in the home and should follow standard hand-washing practices before and after interacting with the household animal. 

 

If a person with COVID-19 must care for pets, they should ensure they wash their hands before and after caring for pets.

 

About Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. In addition to running lifesaving programs in partnership with nearly 3,000 animal welfare groups across the country, Best Friends has lifesaving centers in New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Salt Lake City, and operates the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters nationwide from an estimated 17 million per year to around 733,000. That means there are still about 2,000 dogs and cats killed every day in shelters, just because they don’t have safe places to call home. We are determined to bring the country to no-kill by the year 2025. Working collaboratively with shelters, rescue groups, other organizations and you, we will end the killing and Save Them All. To check out our community lifesaving dashboard and for more information, visit bestfriends.org.

Join the conversation on Facebook.com/bestfriendsanimalsociety, Twitter (@BestFriends) and Instagram (@BestFriendsAnimalSociety)

Media contact:

Hannah Stember hannahs@bestfriends.org or (412) 537-0632

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BenVCapital Corporation To Provide 500M+ KN95 Masks Monthly Globally

“BenVCapital’s primary mission is to help improve the human condition while respecting the environment by leveraging our capital resources.” Said Rob J Benvie, CEO of BenVCapital.

TORONTO, Ontario (PRWEB)
April 23, 2020

BenVCapital Corporation (BenVCapital) is proud to announce an exclusive manufacturing agreement for the supply of 500M+ KN95 Masks monthly, worldwide through multiple manufacturing locations. The Finance and Consulting company will be working with Non-Profit Stay At Home Heroes to support awareness and community outreach.

BenVCapital’s solution is uniquely positioned to provide KN95 Masks globally by chartered flights within short fulfillment timelines. Their existing network of finance, supply chain resources, and global manufacturing will make a significant impact on helping with mask shortages during COVID-19 while continuing to support front-line workers and those in need to stay safe, protected, and healthy.

BenVCapital will be directly donating KN95 Masks to charities, non-profit’s and citizens in need, such as retirement homes, through a collaboration with Stay At Home Heroes and the Social Innovation Institute.

“BenVCapital’s primary mission is to help improve the human condition while respecting the environment by leveraging our capital resources.” Said Rob J Benvie, CEO of BenVCapital.

“In the context of the current pandemic, our network has decided to join forces to fill essential gaps in supplying medical products for various public and private organizations. BenVCapital has secured several supply chains to provide, in substantial quantities, the products in demand, such as KN95 surgical masks and other face filtering pieces. Our mission is to allow customers to purchase in complete security, and with the peace of mind that they will receive the products ordered with the declared specifications, within the expected timeframe.”

“With elderly parents aged 78 and 82 it is a personal passion of mine to ensure we are supporting the vulnerable population at this time. Our triaged approach to ensure supply and distribution to organizations such as hospitals, homeless shelters, and those working with seniors and youth is of the utmost importance.” Rob added.

“At Stay At Home Heroes we are motivated to support efforts to flatten the curve meaningfully. We are incredibly thankful to BenVCapital for their powerful donation and their commitment to helping globally during this pandemic.” Said Jessica Martins, Director, Stay At Home Heroes. “Through our public service awareness platform, we couldn’t be more pleased to spread this positive message in corporate leadership.” She added.

“Stay At Home Heroes is proud to work alongside BenVCapital and the Social Innovation Institute to help those most in need. Our Non-Profit organization that works alongside front-line workers has become acutely aware of the shortages of KN95 surgical masks, and we are compelled to help address these shortages and get masks to those who need them most.” Said Fulvio Ciano, Founder, Stay At Home Heroes.

About BenVCapital

BenVCapital is a finance and consulting company that can help structure a successful startup or reshape an existing company that needs a hand to reach its full potential. They also provide financing solutions designed to help businesses take those key strategic measures that set the leaders ahead of the pack. BenVCapital offers traditional consulting services, management advisory services, as well as creative solutions designed with a company’s specific requirements in mind. BenVCapital represents a high-performance organization managed by a seasoned team of professionals.

BenVCapital is open to discussions with potential purchasers of KN95 Masks and is actively seeking to help governments, businesses, and organizations that require filtering face-pieces to support front-line workers responding to COVID-19. If your organization is in need, please contact: covidresponse@benvcapital.com

About Stay At Home Heroes

Launched in March 2020 as a response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s call to action to help “plank the curve”. Stay At Home Heroes was created to provide content to Canadian Citizens during the COVID-19 crisis that motivates and provides information on how to self-isolate, stay healthy, and maintain social and physical distancing. For more information visit http://www.stayathomeheroes.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn,Twitter, TikTok #stayathomehero #plankthecurve

Social Innovation Institute (SII)

Social Innovation Institute is a charity with a mission to put people and the planet first. At their best, social innovations address the root causes of problems that have resisted traditional methods and institutions. SII focuses on educating the public about social innovation, supporting other charities and supporting those most marginalized.

For Further Information:

Jessica Moran, Media Relations

1-519-494-5379

jess@stayathomeheroes.com

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Wildhorn Adapted Snorkel Mask

“Our team has been working around the clock to redesign, test and adapt our FFSM to supplement the national PPE shortage as we know this solution will impact the safety of those in the front lines of the pandemic.” – Mark Thomas CEO

SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)
April 23, 2020

Wildhorn Outfitters, an outdoor technology company that designs and manufactures recreational products for retail customers, has developed and tested an adapted design to its full-faced snorkel masks (FFSM) that can be used as personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers and others. Adaptations of this nature have been authorized by the FDA to serve as a supplemental source of protection for front line workers in hospitals and healthcare settings in the absence of standard PPE, addressing the national shortage of N95 masks across the United States.

Wildhorn is working to supply masks, along with free 3D print files for the adaptor design to the medical community. MasksOn.org, a physician-led non-profit organization founded to design, manufacture and donate high-quality emergency PPE for healthcare workers has already procured thousands of Wildhorn masks to further the group’s national effort. In addition, Wildhorn has donated 300 masks to Utah based Mountain West Anesthesia, which are already in use.

“We have access to one of the largest supplies of FFSM in the nation, and when we saw European hospitals had successfully adapted and were using them to address the crisis, we knew we could help,” Wildhorn CEO Mark Thomas said. “Our team has been working around the clock to redesign, test and adapt our FFSM to supplement the national PPE shortage as we know this solution will impact the safety of those in the front lines of the pandemic.”

Wildhorn snorkel masks are easily adaptable, reusable and sanitizable. The masks have a natural breathing design that allows medical staff to wear them all day and breath easily. There is an airtight seal around the face which also prevents contaminants from getting inside and the masks have a wide field of vision which is necessary in a medical setting.

“Frontline medical professionals caring for COVID-19 patients are at extremely high-risk of exposure. Intubation, extubation and other aerosolizing procedures put healthcare professionals directly in harm’s way. We’re doing everything we can to keep them safe, and the addition of supply from Wildhorn allows us to adapt and get these masks to the people who need it most as a critical part of our effort,” said Dr. Alexander Stone, Resident, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and co-founder of MasksOn.org

The Wildhorn team has worked along-side experts at the Stanford School of Engineering and Medicine, University of Utah and other collaborative partners including testing equipment resource Raeco Rents to research and test necessary design modifications to enable FFSM to supplement PPE. They have developed an adaptor that can be 3D printed and snapped into the mask. Users would simply add a standard 22mm anesthesiology filter to complete the adaptation. The 3D files are free and available on the Wildhorn website.

For more information about Wildhorn adapted masks LINK

For more information about the MasksOn.org mission LINK

About Wildhorn Outfitters:

Wildhorn Outfitters is an outdoor gear company that believes in making it easy for everyone to share outdoor experiences that celebrate life and strengthen connections. Each of the unique products is specially designed to help people make the most of their time outdoors with thoughtful design elements and durable quality. As an industry leader in technical and design expertise, Wildhorn assists in enhancing outdoor lifestyles everywhere.

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