RED BANK, N.J. (PRWEB)
April 17, 2020

#DoWhatYouCan – that’s the message that Trinity Dominion LLC, a real estate development company located at the Jersey Shore, would like to send after launching its newest social initiative. GetAMask.store seeks to help protect local community members, especially those serving on the frontlines, by offering personal protective equipment through an online website. The site launched on April 16 and is currently accepting orders and donations for PPE, such as disposable protective masks and KN95 filtering facepiece respirators.

“After the CDC’s recent recommendation to wear face coverings in public settings to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the current widespread shortage of PPE, we knew we had to do our part to protect our family, friends and the community, said Rimvis Mati, CEO of Trinity Dominion LLC. “We have started this initiative by utilizing our contacts overseas to import much-needed PPE supplies directly to our community, while also giving back to our local partners and frontline workers.”

Those interested can purchase face masks, safety masks, KN95 respirators and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for yourself or purchase to donate these supplies to those on the frontlines by visiting GetAMask.store. “Our frontline workers are our most valuable asset and are uniquely vulnerable to the virus,” said Mati. “Let’s offer our appreciation by providing them with the PPE they need. All you have to do is purchase to donate through our website. Trinity Dominion will facilitate all the logistics and deliver the PPE directly to those on the frontlines.”

GetAMask.store is currently only shipping to the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Orders over $50 will ship free. Once orders are placed, they will ship based on the timeline noted in the online store – typically within 3-5 business days with 1-2-day shipping.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to be able to help the community during these unprecedented times,” said Mati. “We invite you to #DoWhatYouCan to help others, too.”

For questions regarding PPE, GetAMask.store customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm by calling 848-206-6398 or emailing sales@GetAMask.store.

About Trinity Dominion LLC

With over 150 years of joint experience, Trinity Dominion’s mission is to create spaces that combine comfort and convenience, and put its customers’ needs at the heart of modern home design. Trinity Dominion is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, the New Jersey Builders Association and the Shore Builders Association of Central NJ, Inc. To learn more, visit https://www.trinitydominion.com.

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DALLAS (PRWEB)
April 17, 2020

U.S. Dermatology Partners has always been committed to protecting the health and safety of our patients, employees, families, and communities, and that continues during the rapidly changing dynamics of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and safety recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Dermatology Partners has taken several important steps to prevent the spread of the virus including rescheduling patients in high-risk groups and limiting in-office appointments to only those patients with urgent needs. With our locations restricting in-office appointments to their urgent-need patients, it has become increasingly important to have alternatives available to offer ongoing service to our patients needing more routine care.

For this reason, we are pleased to offer online dermatology appointments to our established patients and also assist new patients experiencing skin issues during this stressful time. Telehealth allows us the ability to care for our patients with chronic skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and atopic dermatitis without putting our patients, physicians or staff at risk. Currently, over 200 of our providers are now offering teledermatology appointments. We are making every effort to provide the same level of exceptional care in this virtual appointment setting that they regularly offer to patients in their normal office setting. We use a secure video platform to engage with our patients face-to-face, answer their questions, and continue to make treatment planning decisions to ensure they are able to maintain healthy skin at this time.

When we designed our telehealth program, our goal was to have the virtual visit mirror a regular office visit, so patients didn’t feel alienated and providers could follow their normal flow. Now that our physicians and providers are comfortable with telehealth, we plan to incorporate teledermatology into our regular practice going forward. Telehealth will be a great way to connect with younger patients, busy working families with school-age kids, or anyone who has difficulty getting to the office. Because we draw patients from a large area, some of our patients may drive great distances due to chronic skincare conditions or Mohs Surgery to remove skin cancers. By using telehealth, we can offer those patients post-surgical follow up in a more convenient manner.

Because we have one of the largest networks in the country, telehealth visits also allow us to offer care to patients in rural areas who might not otherwise have access to a board-certified dermatologist.

Best practice and tips to make the most of your online visits –

• Be prepared by completing your online forms prior to the visit, but at least 24 hours ahead of the visit
• Check your benefit coverage for telehealth
• Test the technology prior to the visits and get help from a friend or family member if you are having difficulty
• Be on time, or better yet be early! Plan on joining at least 5 minutes ahead of time
• Be sure to choose a location with no distraction and good lighting

The most common requests were’ seeing for teledermatology visits include:

• Acne breakouts
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Rosacea
• Psoriasis
• Concerns about new or emerging skin health concerns (mole checks, hives, etc.)
• Prescription refills

According to Dr. Adam Luber, “At this point, the majority of our visits for established and new patients are being done via telehealth, and our patients and physicians have adapted well to this new normal. Our practices have long-established reputations in the communities they serve, and many are taking care of generations of patients. No doubt these times are unsettling, but we are here for our communities. Our teams hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during this challenging situation.”

About U.S. Dermatology Partners

As one of the largest physician-owned dermatology practices in the country, U.S. Dermatology Partners patients not only have access to general medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin treatment through its coordinated care network, but also benefit from the practice’s strong dermatology subspecialty thought leaders and medical advisory board. To best partner with its patients, U.S. Dermatology Partners is fervently focused on providing the highest level of patient-first care, and its team, therefore, includes recognized national leaders in areas such as clinical research, psoriasis, and Mohs Surgery. To learn more, visit usdermatologypartners.com.

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SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (PRWEB)
April 17, 2020

NJ Top Docs & NJ Top Dentists proudly present the following reviewed and approved providers from March 2020. The below list only contains those providers who were approved between March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020.

For a complete list of all reviewed and approved providers, please view our Healthy Living Magazine directory.

NJ TOP DOCS INCLUDE:

BREAST SURGERY

Hunterdon County

CARDIOLOGY

Essex County

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Union County

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Atlantic County

• Dr. Karen Callaghan
• Dr. Anthony Holvick
• Dr. Thomas Keating
• Dr. Jason M. Pagliarini

Bergen County

• Dr. Mohammed Abtahi
• Dr. Bradford Butler

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Somerset County

FAMILY PRACTICE

Essex County

• Dr. Jose C. Flores
• Dr. George Miller Jr.

Monmouth County

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Monmouth County

Union County

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Middlesex County

Monmouth County

Ocean County

• Dr. Howard Lebowitz
• Dr. Prabhat Sinha

Union County

NEPHROLOGY

Atlantic County

• Dr. Nitin Behl
• Dr. Robert Matthews

Bergen County

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Bergen County

• Dr. Larisa Kayserman
• Dr. Robert V. Vallar

Burlington County

Camden County

Union County

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Gloucester County

Morris County

• Dr. Eric Black
• Dr. Tamir Bloom
• Dr. David Lin
• Dr. Genghis Niver
• Dr. Mark Rieger
• Dr. Joshua Strassberg

Passaic County

PEDIATRICS

Middlesex County

• Dr. Larnie Booker
• Dr. Lakshmi Prasuna Uppaluri

Morris County

• Dr. Margot Kerrigan
• Dr. Jennifer Shaw
• Dr. Stuart Slavin
• Dr. Valerie Tom

PLASTIC/COSMETIC SURGERY

Essex County

PSYCHIATRY

Camden County

• Dr. Hatice Burakgazi Yilmaz

PSYCHOLOGY

Atlantic County

PULMONOLOGY/CRITICAL CARE

Passaic County

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Monmouth County

SPORTS MEDICINE

Monmouth County

URGENT CARE/EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Monmouth County

• Dr. Abolghassem Garmkhorani

VASCULAR SURGERY

Essex County

• Dr. Bruce J. Brener
• Dr. Cindy Sturt

Union County

• Dr. Michael Downes Addis
• Dr. Andrew Cha
• Dr. Salvador Cuadra
• Dr. Raymond Joseph Holmes
• Dr. Mark Hermanth Kumar
• Dr. Jonathan Levison
• Dr. Mark W. Moritz
• Dr. Michael Ombrellino
• Dr. Combiz Rezayat
• Dr. Clifford Sales
• Dr. Scott Sundick

NJ TOP DENTISTS INCLUDE:

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Bergen County

Burlington County

Hudson County

Mercer County

• Dr. Dennis Balazsi
• Dr. Edward Gaines

Monmouth County

• Dr. Eric S. Adler
• Dr. Michael Adler

Morris County

• Dr. Allison Adams
• Dr. Anthony Cannilla
• Dr. Ira Goldberg
• Dr. Celine Lee
• Dr. Mark McCaffrey

Ocean County

Somerset County

Union County

Warren County

ORAL/MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Morris County

• Dr. Sonia Francioni-Vulaj
• Dr. Brian Klein
• Dr. Tara C. Plansky
• Dr. Edward A. Rosenbaum
• Dr. Michael D. Singer

ORTHODONTICS

Essex County

Monmouth County

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Monmouth County

PERIODONTICS

Monmouth County

PROSTHODONTICS

Camden County

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

An April 9 article in the Providence Journal looks at the impact of the indefinite nationwide pause on elective surgery, including plastic surgery, on both patients and doctors. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., known to colleagues and patients simply as Dr. J, says that this is an excellent time for reflection for everyone. Individuals who are not directly impacted should be very grateful that they and their loved ones are well and that the news about California is mostly sounding a cautiously hopeful note, he says.

Dr. J says that the medical community is working to assure that essential healthcare is available to everyone, noting that he is performing emergency procedures during the coronavirus crisis. Even though he remains busy, the doctor – who has worked pro-bono throughout his career for groups like Operation Smile— notes that working on emergency procedures here in the Los Angeles area has given him a fresh perspective on the more cosmetically oriented work he does during normal times. He says that, as a plastic surgeon, his job is about making sure people have the best possible quality of life. That’s true, he adds, whether he is performing essential or elective procedures and that the work itself is about achieving the highest level of excellence at all times.

For prospective patients considering plastic surgery, he suggests that people take extra time to learn more about the procedures they are considering and also spend some to research specific plastic surgeons. He notes that, when people ask him about a surgeon, he suggests two things in particular. Firstly, patients should only consider board-certified plastic surgeons to ensure safety and a positive outcome. He also suggests that people take a close look at a surgeon’s before-and-after pages online, such as his rhinoplasty gallery, to assess a doctor’s aesthetic skills. Finally, patients should consider their own feelings very strongly but worry less about what they assume others might think. The only opinion about a procedure that really matters is the patient’s, says Dr. J.

Dr. J is offering virtual consultations for patients who want to start the process of getting a procedure. Interested readers can call (310) 228-3151 to learn more. Dr. J’s qualifications as a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon double board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery can be seen online along with testimonials and before-and-after photos.

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CHANDLER, Ariz. (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020, American InterContinental University announced that it intends to commit 100 percent of funds received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act directly to eligible campus-based students as it becomes available. The University is looking to relieve the financial burden of campus students impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis as they transition from AIU’s physical campuses to online learning.

The Education Stabilization Fund, included in the CARES Act legislation, is targeted towards campus closures affected by COVID-19. Although the Act requires colleges and universities to distribute at least 50 percent of federal funds received directly to students for financial assistance, AIU has committed to providing 100 percent of the CARES Act funds it receives directly to current Atlanta and Houston campus-based students to help relieve the financial burdens associated with transitioning to online learning.

AIU President, John Kline, stated, “AIU is taking action to foster stability and support to our students as they transition to online learning and continue their educational journey. Our goal is to use all funds provided by the CARES Act to directly address any obstacles our students experience as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.”

The University is working to finalize the details of how the federal funds will be distributed and remains committed to allocating the amounts received directly to AIU’s Atlanta and Houston campus-based students.

About American InterContinental University

Founded in Europe in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees programs in areas of study such as business, information technology (IT), healthcare management, criminal justice, design and education. AIU operates ground campuses in Atlanta, Ga., and Houston, Texas, and an online campus headquartered in Chandler, Ariz. For more information about AIU, please visit http://www.aiuniv.edu.

American InterContinental University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary or career advancement. AIU is a member of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO). For more information, visit http://www.perdoceoed.com.

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EAGAN, Minn. (PRWEB)
April 16, 2020

Charles E. Crutchfield II, M.D., tells how to treat the itchy, dry, raw, painful side effects of constant handwashing good hand hygiene.

In the past weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has had people washing their hands at an unprecedented rate. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a statement that Americans should wash their hands “often,” with soap and water, and counting at least 20 seconds (singing the happy birthday song twice) for each washing. Alternatively, they can use hand sanitizer with a 60% alcohol content or higher. The good news is that people are following these guidelines and washing or sanitizing their hands several times per day. The bad news is this new hand hygiene program is wreaking havoc on our hands. “As a result of frequent hand washing, we are getting multiple calls and teledermatology appointments with patients complaining of dry, cracked, flaky, itchy, raw, painful hands. This is hand eczema on a level that we have never seen before, and it places people at risk for skin infections,” says Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan, MN.

“Even in the best of times, I see an increase in hand irritation during the cold, dry winter months in Minnesota as we wash our hands to prevent colds and the flu and for general cleanliness. But now, this combination of frequent handwashing and the constant use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers is producing hand eczema at a rate that I have never seen before. The excessive detergents and alcohol strip the skin of its natural protective and moisturizing oils. This produces dryness, irritation and hand eczema.” comments Dr. Crutchfield

Of course, frequent hand washing is essential for good health and safety measures. Doctors cleanse their hands dozens of times a day. As a result of hand irritation from repeated washing. We have developed a great program to prevent and treat the dry, cracked, irritated skin of hand eczema.

Prevention. Use a gentle cleanser to wash hands like Dove unscented cleansing bar or Cerave Cleansing bar. Immediately apply a moisturizing cream after every hand treatment.

For the treatment of hand eczema:

In this case, a dermatologist should be consulted. Apply a prescription anti-inflammatory cream or ointment to reverse the inflammation. Continue to use a mild cleanser, as listed above, but apply our specially designed hand cream that is rich in emollients and a hydrating cream emulsion immediately after washing or applying hand sanitizer. Most people will see positive results in just a few days.

In these challenging times, people can be safe and pamper their hands.

About Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D:

Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D is a graduate of the Mayo Clinic Medical School and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He is currently the Medical Director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan and is a Benedict Distinguished Professor of Biology at Carleton College. Dr. Crutchfield has won numerous teaching and professional awards and is the co-author of a children’s book on sun protection a dermatology textbook and hundreds of medial articles. He is a member of the AΩA National Medical Honor Society, an expert consultant for WebMD and CNN, and a recipient of the Karis Humanitarian Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. He is the team physician for the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx professional sports teams. Dr. Crutchfield has over 25 years of clinical experience serving patients.

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