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Enable Work From Home with Stratodesk Cloud Xtension


“The release comes at a perfect time in order to eliminate security challenges facing enterprises and organizations of all sizes as they attempt to enable secure, reliable remote work for their entire workforce”, says Silke Telsnig, Head of Marketing at Stratodesk.

Stratodesk, world leader in VDI, IoT and Cloud endpoint computing, announces its brand new add-on to Stratodesk software, Cloud Xtension. Cloud Xtension amplifies the considerable power of Stratodesk’s unrivaled client management solution, NoTouch Center. An essential part of Stratodesk’s landmark software generation, Velma Lakes, Cloud Xtension enables the secure authentication, connection and data transfer to x86 and ARM based Stratodesk endpoints no matter where they are in the world. Thanks to the new product, enterprise IT can easily connect and manage remote and home-based endpoints without a VPN or leased line.

Cloud Xtension validates connection and securely transmits confidential data in-between NoTouch Center and endpoint devices. Shadowing and Webconnect work through Cloud Xtension, too. Once connected, IT can manage endpoints via Stratodesk NoTouch Center, the immutably secure and intuitive administration solution that takes advantage of secure HTTPS based protocols to encrypt sensitive communication between management and endpoints.

“Stratodesk Cloud Xtension has been used in production for several months now” says Stratodesk Head of Marketing, Silke Telsnig. “The release comes at a perfect time in order to eliminate security challenges facing enterprises and organizations of all sizes as they attempt to enable secure, reliable remote work for their entire workforce.”

Cloud Extension Benefits for Enterprises and Organizations

Enterprises choose Cloud Xtension for its ease of use, its security, and because of its seamless integration with Stratodesk NoTouch Center. With Cloud Xtension, endpoints located anywhere in the world are automatically connected to corporate networks and managed via NoTouch Center. Cloud Xtension is very easy to set up and requires no IT involvement at remote sites. Additionally, Cloud Xtension offers boosted security, increased endpoint deployment speed, smarter endpoint management and eliminated, redundant IT hours by enabling effective endpoint administration of hardware residing both inside and outside corporate perimeters.

Together with Cloud Xtension, NoTouch Cloud, the new NoTouch Go product and Stratodesk’s flagship software suite, NoTouch Desktop, Stratodesk has a truly all-encompassing, end-to-end product offering to enable work from home.

Customers, Reseller Partners, MSPs and potential partners interested in learning more about Stratodesk Cloud Xtension are encouraged to visit the following link: https://www.stratodesk.com/stratodesk-cloud-xtension/

About Stratodesk

Stratodesk is redefining end user computing by delivering an all-in-one solution for VDI, DaaS and IoT markets. Stratodesk’s cutting edge, linux-based OS and management suite, NoTouch, is a next generation, hardware-agnostic solution that enables companies to cost-effectively manage their entire secure digital perimeter. Stratodesk’s solution works seamlessly across x86 and ARM/Raspberry Pi based hardware products to provide a unified platform for your endpoints. It increases endpoint security, simplifies user experience and allows customers to maximize the benefits of existing desktop hardware through PC Conversion.

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The Facial & Oral Surgery Center Supports Fargo, ND with Emergency Dental Care During COVID-19 Pandemic


Dr. Michael Noffz, Oral Surgeon in Fargo, ND

Dr. Michael Noffze Offers Emergency Dental Care in Fargo, ND When Patients Need it Most

Considering the health of the whole patient, not just his or her oral health, Dr. Noffze understands that if dental conditions are left untreated, they can spread and lead to medical ones.

Board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Michael Noffze, welcomes patients for emergency dental care in Fargo, ND. Always strictly following proper Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Dr. Noffze and his team are also adhering to recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure the spread of COVID-19 is minimized while the oral and overall health of their patients is protected.

As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Noffze is experienced in the entire scope of his specialty including facial trauma, reconstructive surgery, and oral pathology. With surgical as well as medical training, he received his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Considering the health of the whole patient, not just his or her oral health, Dr. Noffze understands that if dental conditions are left untreated, they can spread and lead to medical ones.

In order to preserve his patients’ dental health and overall immune system, he welcomes patients to receive emergency dental services including:


  • Tooth extractions
  • Dental trauma treatment
  • Wisdom teeth removal
  • Dental implant treatment
  • Oral pathology exams

Dr. Noffze understands how hard it can be to receive emergency dental care in general. Which is why when patients need it most, he wants to raise awareness of his ongoing support of the community and his ability to relieve their pain and improve their oral health with in-person dental care.

Strictly following OSHA protocols and recommendations made by the CDC and the American Dental Association (ADA), The Facial & Oral Surgery Center is taking additional precautions to ensure their facility is sterilized before and after each patient visit. Those who would like to follow social distancing guidelines are encouraged to call before their visit to discuss whether or not receiving treatment at this time is recommended.

Those in need of emergency dental care in Fargo, ND can receive specialty care from oral surgeon, Dr. Noffze by calling 701-232-9565. To learn more about Dr. Noffze or the services he provides, visit http://www.tfaosc.com.

About the Oral Surgeon

The Facial and Oral Surgery Center is a leading oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Fargo, ND. Dr. Michael Noffze is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who received his medical degree and certificate in preliminary general surgery from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Noffze is the director of one of the largest dental study clubs in the United States, was recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who as the 2010 Professional of the Year for Dental Surgery, and continually speaks internationally on the topic of dental implants. Dr. Noffze is specially trained to treat medically compromised patients and his advanced and unique digital workflow streamlines complex dental implant cases. To learn more about The Facial and Oral Surgery Center and the advanced services that Dr. Noffze provides, call 701-232-9565 or visit the website at http://www.tfaosc.com.

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Lead Singer of Five Finger Death Punch, Ivan L. Moody, Announces Donations to Charitable Organizations and Previous Customers


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Over 10% of our veterans have PTSD in a given year. We have to make sure we are keeping our veterans in mind during this difficult time.

Moody’s Medicinals, Inc.™ is a health and wellness innovator specializing in both Cannabidiol (“CBD”) and non-CBD health and wellness products launched in June 2019. The Company was created by world-renowned lead vocalist, Ivan L. Moody of Five Finger Death Punch.

Moody’s Medicinals today announced that the company will donate thousands of their new THC-free CBD hand sanitizers to various veteran-led and veteran-serving charities across the country. In addition to the nonprofit giveaways, all Moody’s Medicinals customers will receive a Moody’s Medicinals CBD hand sanitizer for free with every new purchase of the new Moody’s Soothies lozenges. All previous Moody’s Medicinals customers who purchased via their website would also receive a free CBD hand sanitizer spray. The sanitizers contain the CDC-recommended 70% alcohol ingredient for sanitization.

“Many people are experiencing the uncertainty of this moment, and none more than our veterans. Over 10% of our veterans have PTSD in a given year. We have to make sure we are keeping our veterans in mind during this difficult time,” stated Ivan L. Moody, creator of Moody’s Medicinals.

One of the recipients of the new donation program will be Workshops for Warriors, a State-licensed, board governed, fully audited, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit school founded in 2008. The mission of Workshops for Warriors is to provide quality training, accredited STEM educational programs, and opportunities to earn third party nationally recognized credentials to enable veterans, transitioning service members, and other students to be successfully trained and placed in their chosen advanced manufacturing career field.

Workshops for Warriors Founder Hernán Luis y Prado, a U.S. Navy officer with combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, recalls, “I saw many of my fellow service members feeling lost with no path to a successful civilian life. I needed to change that.”

The new Moody’s Soothies line will be available in Lemon and Peppermint flavors, and vegan with 10 calories and 30 servings per container. The Soothies lozenges contain no artificial colors or flavors, and no sugar, corn, gluten, or corn syrup, and no THC – but all the benefits of CBD.

Ivan Moody’s personal experience with the holistic benefits of CBD has been well documented. He found that taking CBD regularly helped him personally manage his symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. He then introduced a daily CBD regimen to his mother, and she immediately displayed health improvements to her chronic conditions.

Having tried multiple CBD products, Moody quickly realized a discrepancy in the ingredients, quality, and potency, and thus the overall effect of the product. Moody’s Medicinals is formulated to ensure consistency and quality.

For more information on Workshops for Warriors, and how you can provide much needed support to our Nation’s Veterans and transitioning service members, please visit wfw.org.

All of the Moody’s Medicinals products, including the Soothies, are available for purchase online at MoodysMedicinals.com.

The Company intends to comply in full with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations as the Company develops its CBD/hemp extract product lines. Moody’s Medicinals is a registered trademark of ILM Distribution, Inc.

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Disclaimer: The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements made regarding these products. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. Please consult your healthcare professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act require this notice.

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TriageLogic Assists Union County Covid-19 Hotline by Screening Patients and Connecting Them to Physicians


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We were impressed by TriageLogic’s ability to quickly deploy a COVID-19 hotline and adapt it to the higher than expected call demand. The automated process has really saved us money and time.

TriageLogic, LLC is working with National Diagnostic Services, Inc. to provide a COVID-19 hotline in New Jersey. Implementing emergency support solutions like TriageLogic’s 24/7 hotline provides Governor Phil Murphy and his administration the tools they need to help burdened hospitals and identify patients who need further care. TriageLogic has provided New Jersey with operators to screen callers and an option for automated screening using CDC based guidelines and connects them to an NDS physician if further testing and treatment is needed.

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, cities, counties, and states like New Jersey have realized that changes must be made to accommodate the influx of patients that doctors and hospitals are seeing. In light of the challenges that the Coronavirus brings, many healthcare organizations have set up COVID-19 hotlines. These hotlines answer general questions and screen patients to either direct them to the care they need or reassure them that it’s safe to stay home. TriageLogic is helping these hotlines by screening patients with a fully automated system and sending information about the patients to providers when a further medical visit is appropriate.

The Benefits:

Balancing workloads and optimizing time management for doctors and nurses at a time like this is vital for an effective community response. TriageLogic understands that parsing or deciphering between sick patients and those who just need reassurance is a big part of navigating this pandemic successfully. Because of this, they are working with cities, counties and states to screen patients based on established guidelines with trained, non-nurse staff or with a fully-automated system.

It’s no secret that many people today prefer to use their mobile phones or computers instead of placing a phone call. TriageLogic strives to make screening and sending information highly accessible and easy to use. In addition to being user friendly, their fully or partly automated phone lines save countless man-hours and cuts costs. TriageLogic has seen call volume skyrocket since the onset of the Coronavirus, overwhelming call centers and multiplying phone line costs.

With so many callers, calls cannot be taken in real time and caller information is delayed in getting to health care providers. TriageLogic’s remote patient communication system ensures that pertinent information is being collected and relayed to the proper caregiver in a timely manner. The automated system that TriageLogic has implemented avoids these extra costs and collects more of the patient information that providers would need to follow up, all while maintaining social distancing.

How it works:

1. TriageLogic sets up a custom screening process in conjunction with the medical director of the organization. The screening process is client-specific and customizable.

2. TriageLogic then builds a custom screening tool based on the state’s or municipality’s requirements. Users come to a website and access a link – or can call a hotline number to speak to an agent if they prefer.

3. The patient information as well as the results of their screening is capture in a HIPPA compliant system.

4. Users are sent information based on their questions. The users who need further care have their information sent to the appropriate for follow-up.

5. Patients who show symptoms of COVID-19 and need testing will have a visit with a telehealth doctor – of the state or municipality’s choosing – to be evaluated further or to get a prescription for testing if indicated.

TriageLogic uses triage protocol and demographic data in compilation with a client-specific algorithm that separates different kinds of patients and funnels them through the correct channels to an appropriate provider. The process is concise, saving healthcare organizations the most valuable resource of all: time.

“We were impressed by TriageLogic’s ability to quickly deploy a COVID-19 hotline and adapt it to the higher than expected call demand. The automated process has really saved us money and time.” – National Diagnostic Services, Inc

Making this careful triage easily available to its citizens helps states like New Jersey manage the incursion of sick patients they are likely to see or have already seen. TriageLogic can help support communities by offering the same remote systems that New Jersey has implemented with our help. TriageLogic is ready to provide it’s easy-to-implement solutions to states, counties, or cities to help address the COVID-19 pandemic.

About TriageLogic®

TriageLogic is a URAC-accredited, physician-led provider of top-quality nurse telehealth technology, mobile applications, and medical call center solutions, all with the purpose of encouraging positive patient behavior and improving access to healthcare. Founded in 2006, the TriageLogic Group now serves more than 9,000 physicians and covers over 20 million lives nationwide. They continue to partner with private practices, hospitals, and corporations throughout the U.S.

Visit http://www.TriageLogic.com for more information, or email them at info@triagelogic.com to get details about how this system can work for your community.

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Patient Advocacy Council of The Beryl Institute Honors Ashley Egan as 2020 Ruth Ravich Patient Advocacy Award Recipient


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The Patient Advocacy Council of The Beryl Institute presented Ashley Egan, Patient Advocate, Kaiser Permanente, with the 2020 Ruth Ravich Patient Advocacy Award.

The Patient Advocacy Council of The Beryl Institute presented Ashley Egan, Patient Advocate, Kaiser Permanente, with the 2020 Ruth Ravich Patient Advocacy Award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the field of patient advocacy and to fellow patient advocates. Egan was honored with the award at a virtual ceremony on April 14, 2020.

Egan is passionate about her mission to expand patient advocacy in her immediate community and beyond. She leads the Patient and Family Advisory Council for Kaiser Permanente and consistently works with patient and family advisors/partners to develop advocacy in the community. Additionally, she leads an external pilot that expands patient advocacy at Kaiser Permanente and further integrates social needs into advocacy. Egan plans to start a local lunch group for patient advocates in 2020.

“As a patient advocate at Kaiser Permanente and the lead for their Patient Family Advisory Council, Ashley continually assesses how, as a healthcare community, we can inform and improve the patient experience. Her continued work and networking with national healthcare advocacy groups speaks to her passion and commitment to growth and advocacy for our patients,” said Kate Clarke, Manager of Patient Relations at Northwestern Medicine and co-chair of the Patient Advocacy Council. “Ashley has made an impact on so many patients and families in her career thus far, and we know there is greater work to come. We wanted to recognize and thank her for all she does every day for those in need.”

Awarded annually since 1991, the Ruth Ravich Patient Advocacy Award recognizes individuals whose work supports the vision of bringing the patients’ needs to the center of healthcare. Ruth Ravich was the founder and first president of the Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy, now the Patient Advocacy Council of The Beryl Institute. As the profession of Patient Advocacy and patient centered care has evolved, the award has come to also recognize individuals within the Patient Advocacy Council who engage in focused efforts to be of support to fellow Advocates in promoting patient rights and patient centered care.

To learn more about the Patient Advocacy Council of The Beryl Institute, visit: http://www.theberylinstitute.org/page/PACCOUNCIL

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About The Beryl Institute:

The Beryl Institute is a global community that builds the capacity of organizations to elevate the human experience in healthcare and develops individuals who impact experience excellence. We believe human experience is grounded in experiences of patients & families, those who work in healthcare and the communities they serve.

We define the patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

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Vocareum joins forces with GCRC, AWS, NIH and Cornell at the Global COVID-19 Relief Coalition Hackathon 2020


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“This is a clear and inspiring example of how our collective creativity and intelligence, vast and unparalleled resources, and drive to succeed can come together to help defeat COVID-19,” said Sanjay Srivastava, CEO of Vocareum.

Vocareum, an education technology software company, today announced that the company is making their virtual lab environments available to the Global COVID-19 Relief Coalition (GCRC) Hackathon, led by scientists and entrepreneurs at Cornell University, Stanford University Healthcare Innovation Lab, and RoundGlass, and in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Global COVID-19 Relief Coalition is a federally approved 501 c 3 public charity and is a project of The Giving Back Fund. The GCRC Hackathon is crowdsourcing solutions from people globally in an effort to help develop and deploy technology that could help address the novel coronavirus pandemic and mitigate its effects. Through this collaborative effort, Vocareum and GCRC will be offering hackathon teams with support and technology to prototype, test and implement their solutions on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. AWS is funding this activity with $180,000 towards in-kind credits.

“The GCRC Hackathon serves as a conduit to connect people with different skills and talent to create meaningful solutions to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Vocareum is playing a key role in making this possible,” said Ami Stuart, Tech Events Manager at Entrepreneurship at Cornell, who is leading the hackathon effort. Vocareum’s platform streamlines management of teams, distribution of AWS accounts and managing of the AWS credits that power ideas from hackathon teams.

“Vocareum is honored to be working with innovators from AWS, Cornell, the Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab, and the rest of the GCRC community to help win against this pandemic,” said Sanjay Srivastava, CEO of Vocareum. “This is a clear and inspiring example of how our collective creativity and intelligence, vast and unparalleled resources, and drive to succeed can come together to help defeat COVID-19.”

To learn more about this Hackathon and get involved, please visit https://hackathon.gogcrc.org/.

About Vocareum

Vocareum offers a cloud lab platform built specifically for training, research and assessment. The overall architecture combines cost effective compute, powerful assessment capability, and integration into various learning and research workflows. Trusted by top tier universities, online MOOCs and industry partners, our platform capabilities include resource management, collaboration, grading automation, plagiarism detection, and peer reviews for improved course and project management, assessment efficiency and user engagement. To learn more about Vocareum, please visit http://www.vocareum.com.

About The Giving Back Fund

The Giving Back Fund is a national nonprofit organization that encourages and facilitates charitable giving by professional athletes, celebrities, high net worth individuals, existing nonprofit organizations, corporations and others who truly desire to give back. We provide philanthropic consulting, management and administrative services while operating as a flexible, convenient vehicle for establishing individual foundations and fiscally sponsored projects under a governance structure like that of a community foundation. By offering a straightforward and cost-effective approach to philanthropy, high-level expertise and professional services, and carefully targeted giving opportunities. The Giving Back Fund helps those who want to give back to society and to the communities that have nurtured them.

Contact

For questions relating to the hackathon, please contact gogcrc@gmail.com

For questions relating to this press release, please contact marketing@vocareum.com

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Pam Bonney New York Teaches Immunity Protection On Sharon Kleyne VoiceAmerica


Sharon Kleyne, Founder of Bio Logic Aqua® Research

Sharon Kleyne, Founder of Bio Logic Aqua® Research

Air Date: 13 April 2020

Guest: Pam Bonney, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND, nutrition & fitness practitioner, Tried & True Nutrition, Inc. M.S. degree in clinical nutrition from New York University, Huntington, New York

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122945/how-to-protect-our-frontline-healthcare-professionals

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“We’re moving towards integrative medicine,” says New York nutritionist Pam Bonney, “that integrates many modalities.”

“We’re living and learning together,” says Sharon Kleyne, founder of Bio Logic Aqua® Research Water Life Science®. “The Global Health Olympics™ means that we all need to be in training worldwide to learn new health habits and long-term health practices to ensure our health and the mental and physical health of others worldwide.”

In her commentary, radio host Kleyne asserts that “we’re all in this learning process together. That is why I bring up the quarterback Tom Brady again and again and again. Like all of you,” Kleyne confides, “I’ve followed football all my life. What Brady has taught us with his training methods, his personal and professional practice and health habits, on and off the field, is to strive for rhythm. The quarterback is teaching us all about this rhythm to achieve healthy immunity.”

This balance is what the Global Health Olympics™ is all about. “You will learn to take care of your health and train yourself and learn to live with others. Learn your everyday habits. Wash your hands (https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a31903011/black-paint-white-gloves-viral-video-shows-hand-washing-technique) several times a day and wash your face twice a day, morning and night. And remember that the food you eat is your natural medicine.”

When asked what she is learning about immunization during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bonney replies, “The importance of self-care. Part of your immunity protection is your nutrition and daily diet. Clean water is very important, too,” Bonney continues. “Where I live, tap water isn’t clean, so it’s important to have a good filtration system.” Bonney goes on to explain that there is a lot of water in vegetables and fruit. “I will go to my grave,” Bonney declares, “saying that we need to eat more vegetables and fruit every day. Our GI tract is the second brain of our body. Healthy nutrition is the best way to have a healthy immune system.”

When asked by host Sharon Kleyne what she would like to leave the listening audience thinking about, Bonney replies, “Start each day with a big glass of water. Incorporate fruit and vegetables into at least 50 percent of your daily food intake. Make effort to eat a plant-based diet. That means 80 percent to 90 percent fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, some high-quality meat and little or no dairy. That’s what boosts the immune system.”

Kleyne personally recognizes the first responders, clerks, farmers, truckers, medical personnel, sanitation engineers, scientists, researchers, planners and others who are helping so many people during this worldwide health and immunity crisis.

Kleyne also reminds everyone not to forget the children of the world. “Hold a child’s heart in your hands,” says Kleyne.

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You can listen to Sharon Kleyne’s internationally syndicated The Power of Water® & Your Health sponsored by Nature’s Tears® EyeMist® on VoiceAmerica with Program Director Rose Hong of Global Dragon TV featuring Pamela Bonney MS, RDN, CDN, FAND. Pamela Bonney who is working for her doctorate in diet and nutrition. Pamela Bonney educates for diet and nutrition to be the next medicine for immunity protection. The Global Health Olympics™ Water Life Science® founder and evaporative dry eye researcher Sharon Kleyne as they discuss nutrition, water, pandemics, viruses, infectious disease, proactive care, education and evaporation, follow this link:

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122945/how-to-protect-our-frontline-healthcare-professionals

You can also tune in to recent talk radio shows with Kleyne featuring Kevin Kearns (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122821/how-to-keep-kids-strong-and-healthy-to-fight-coronavirus) and Rodrigo L. Romulo, M.D. (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122421/encore-infectious-disease-101-the-fundamentals-of-controlling-and-fighting-infectious-disease).

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If you would like to watch a brief, entertaining educational film that demonstrates the application of the new Dry Eye Solution® technology Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®, sponsor of Sharon Kleyne’s talk radio program, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0gOr8TB45U

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Realtors Making A Real Difference In Broward County


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We are hoping to get more donations and to be able to continue offering these meals for the healthcare providers on the front lines”

A little over four weeks ago Lara Sahakian reached out to great friend Kim Knausz to see if she would like to join her in sending some delicious baked goods to some local hospitals as a Thank You to the ER and CoViD-19 healthcare heroes. Kim immediately jumped on board and the first 4 batches of tasty treats from Love Lee Bakery were on their way.

The next day, as the two were meeting up for their daily walk on Las Olas, the conversation shifted from the usual South Florida Real Estate market to what was happening in the world while the Corona 19 pandemic was picking up momentum in the United States. As lockdowns were being announced and many of the local businesses began struggling, these two friends were thinking of ways to help and support their local businesses and healthcare providers.

That’s when Kim immediately jumped into action and created a Go Fund Me page and Lara reached out many local restaurants to see if they met strict health and safety guidelines and if they would be willing to deliver directly from their kitchens to the hospitals, in order to avoid any type of cross contamination. “It seemed like a win-win to be able to find a way to continue supporting our hardest hit local businesses while showing healthcare warriors some love and appreciation,” said Sahakian “I have a friend who is a Doctor in the area, and I reached out to him to get some information about the Corona virus and he shared with me that the hospital that he is working at had closed the cafeteria because of the virus and they had no place to get food for themselves on the fly during there 10-18 hour days.”

To date, they have delivered 2,500 meals and baked goods to three of the local hospitals in Broward County. By raising funds through a Go Fund Me Page, https://bit.ly/FLLwarriors, they have been able to continue their efforts and have been able to support ten local businesses. The two friends started the Meals for Healthcare Heroes initiative that keeps growing and inspiring daily, across state lines, as new initiatives have sprung up in State College, PA, Orlando, FL Washington, D.C. and New York City by friends and family. “We are currently supporting three Hospitals in Broward County; Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Holy Cross Hospital, and so far, we have been able to spread out orders amongst 10 local businesses. We are hoping to get more donations and to be able to continue offering these meals for the healthcare providers on the front lines for as long as the lockdown lasts,” said Sahakian.

Participating Restaurants: LoveLee Bakery, Storks Bakery & Coffee House, Pizza Craft, Empire Pizza Café, Tatts & Tacos, Holy Mackerel Brewery, Offerdahl’s Off-The Grill, Mini Donut World, Laspada’s Original Hoagies, and Sublicious.

If you are interested in helping and supporting the heroes on the front lines while supporting local businesses in Broward County, visit the GoFundMe page https://bit.ly/FLLwarriors.

ABOUT:

Lara Sahakian is an Associate Broker at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services EWM Realty International and is certified as a Sports & Entertainment specialist with a focus on Luxury Real Estate. She is the Founder of Elite Global Access, LLC a luxury lifestyle management & travel services company.

Contact: Lara Sahakian: lara@elitglobalaccess.com 954-612-5272

Kim Knausz is a licensed Realtor at Sotheby’s International Realty specializing in high- end Luxury Real Estate. She was instrumental in launching ONE Sotheby’s Sports & Entertainment Division and is currently the Director of VIP Sales.

Contact: Kim Knausz: kknausz@onesothebysrealty.com 954-579-8860

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NeoTract Designates Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad as UroLift® Center of Excellence


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“Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson

NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, D.O., Mon Health Urology in Morgantown, WV, has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Shakuri-Rad has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.

The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

“Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit.

Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.

Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.

About the UroLift® System

The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.UroLift.com.

About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology

A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.NeoTract.com.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose

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Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836

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*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction

1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study

2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016

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Mastery Training Services Hosts Webinar on Hazard Recognition


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On Tuesday, May 5, at 2 pm EST Mastery Training Services is hosting a free webinar with Learning Designs, Inc. (LDI) titled, “Is Hazard Recognition in your DNA?”

On Tuesday, May 5, at 2 pm EST Mastery Training Services is hosting a free webinar with Learning Designs, Inc. (LDI) titled, “Is Hazard Recognition in your DNA?”

This free webinar is presented by John Rupp Jr., Senior Safety Consultant at LDI, who with his 30 plus years of experience has designed and delivered hundreds of training programs to diverse audiences. John uses his skills and professional experience to provide the knowledge everyone needs to participate in a successful safety process. He is an OSHA Authorized Trainer for General Industry & Construction and has a wealth of experience leading joint union-management activities.

During the webinar Rupp will teach participants about the benefits of an effective hazard identification process. He will review techniques for identifying hazards during a walk-around inspection, help participants develop an action plan to improve their personal hazard recognition skills, and demonstrate strategies to help improve hazard recognition efforts in the workplace. This session helps those involved in safety management learn to involve all employees in the hazard recognition process.

To register for this session, click here.

Mastery Training Services is thrilled to host a session featuring the expertise of Learning Designs, Inc. LDI has a long history of being a well-respected resource for custom-designed training, and Mastery is eager to share their knowledge with clients and prospective clients.

About Learning Designs, Inc.

LDI creates learning solutions that help organizations develop a culture of continuous improvement. We design, develop, and implement employee training programs that make organizations more agile by improving processes, safety, quality, and efficiency.

About Mastery Training Services

Mastery Training Services is a leader in the corporate online training marketplace. We help organizations grow and become more successful with our comprehensive workplace training systems and services. In this way, Mastery fulfills its mission of helping build more successful, effective and amazing organizations.

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