Food delivery at Westside Regional Medical Center.

“This is a true win-win, we are helping small businesses, doctors and nurses, and everyone is so thankful and appreciative that their smiles are felt even under their face masks.”

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)
April 13, 2020

South Florida entrepreneurs Cesar Quintero, Gaby Thierer, and Claudia Cusnir have teamed up to launch a fundraising effort that partners with independent restaurants to deliver meals to local hospital workers treating Covid-19 patients.

Their GoFundMe campaign, known as Heroes of Our Time, purchases fully prepared meals at discounted rates from local restaurants, including My Taste, Smokey Bones, Fit2Go, Izgara, Jacaranda Pizza, La Brasa, Bento Asian, Wok to Go, Salsa Fiesta, Cinque Terre, KAO, Paletas Morelia, Cao Chocolates, Max and Moe’s Bagel, Fuel for Fit, and Captain’s Catch to feed workers at local hospitals.

“As small business entrepreneurs ourselves, we were inspired by the work of our fellow members of our Entrepreneurs’ Organization South Florida chapter to find a way to include other small businesses in the fight against Covid-19 and make this a true community effort,” said Fit2Go owner and team fundraiser Cesar Quintero.

When the campaign began on March 25th, Heroes of Our Time had partnered with three restaurants and made deliveries to one hospital, but in just two weeks’ time 1500 meals have been scheduled and delivered to workers at Westside Regional Medical Center, Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, University Hospital Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, Aventura Hospital & Medical Center, Broward Health Medical Center, and University of Miami Health System.

“We are committed to supporting our local restaurant community while also ensuring that our healthcare professionals on the frontline of the epidemic are well-taken care of and supported during this critical time,” said team fundraiser and owner of The Corporate Graphic Center Gaby Thierer.

“This is a true win-win, we are helping small businesses, doctors and nurses, and everyone is so thankful and appreciative that their smiles are felt even under their face masks,” added hospital liaison Claudia Cusnir.

Donations can be made on the Heroes of Our Time GoFundMe page. Each meal costs $5, so every dollar helps to deliver to doctors and nurses in need. For more information on the Heroes of Our Time campaign, please contact heroesofourtimes2020@gmail.com.

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Spring is here, and while we should all be staying indoors right now, choosing to go outside for physical activity means that we have to be smart in more ways than one. Ticks can be as small as a poppyseed, and no US state is immune to them.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)
April 13, 2020

Focus on flattening the curve and battling COVID-19 is, and should be, the utmost priority right now, however Kari Warberg Block, CEO/Founder of plant-based pest prevention brand, EarthKind®, warns that we mustn’t forget about another, albeit smaller, health risk in sight – ticks, as she expects tick populations and migration patterns to boom once again this year.

“Spring is here, and while we should all be staying indoors right now, choosing to go outside for a walk, run or working in the yard or garden means that we have to be smart in more ways than one,” she explains, “Ticks can be as small as a poppyseed, yet can transmit a number of serious diseases depending on their type and geographic location. Doctors are understandably hard to reach right now, making awareness, prevention, and protective measures even more crucial.”

Following a spike in tick populations in 2019, Warberg Block expects 2020 to follow suit, informing that irregular climate patterns and urbanization greatly affect the expansion of ticks into new regions, the longevity of tick season, and the way diseases are spread. According to the CDC, the number of blacklegged ticks – the type responsible for transmitting Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis – has more than doubled in the past 20 years. The number of US counties now reportedly at high-risk for Lyme disease has risen by over 300% (CDC), and according to FAIR Health, the diagnosis of Lyme Disease rose 185% in rural areas between 2007 and 2016. Lyme disease rose by 40% in cities.

“No US state is immune to ticks. Ticks are active as long as it’s above freezing weather, with peak season beginning now and lasting until October. Shorter winters and warmer weather mean ticks can reproduce and hang around for a much greater timespan than in the past. My greatest wish is that families are proactive in following tips and CDC guidelines when choosing a repellent.”

Just announced as a winner of the 2020 National Parenting Product Awards, Warberg Block’s newest product, Stay Away Mosquitoes insect repellent spray lotion, is made with CDC-recommended picaridin to protect against both ticks and mosquitoes, and any diseases they may transmit, for 14-hours. The unscented, skin-friendly, family-friendly repellent was developed from a need to create a repellent conducive for her own skin-sensitivities, and her family and friends that needed the best in protection but had issues with using DEET. Stay Away Mosquitoes is safe for use on pregnant women and children of all ages when used as directed and comes in both a full-bottle and travel-size spray.

“Not all repellents are created equal, so in choosing a repellent, be sure to understand if it will also protect against ticks and understand the nature of any active chemicals that are used in it,” she advises.

To prevent ticks, Warberg Block suggests the biggest threat could be in your backyard. Whether it be gardening, kids playing outside or pets running around, maintaining a tidy outdoor space by regularly mowing the lawn, trimming bushes, shrubs, and overgrown trees is one of the best ways to reduce your yard’s tick population. Before going outdoors, dress in light colored clothing, pull long hair up, wear a hat and tuck pants into socks. Ticks typically start at your ankle and crawl until they find a warm spot in the body to embed in, usually around armpits and joint areas. Be sure to thoroughly check yourself, kids, and pets for ticks, especially in hard-to-see areas after coming indoors. Shower immediately and wash and dry clothing on high-heat settings.

“Our mission at EarthKind® is to provide naturally effective solutions that create a world of protection for our homes, families and environment,” says Warberg Block, “During these uncertain times, more fear is the last thing anyone needs right now. By following these guidelines, we can keep it kind, safe, and smart, together.”

Media interested in learning more about EarthKind® or interviewing CEO/Founder Kari Warberg Block, please contact Sara White at sara@adinnyc.com or 212-693-2150.

About EarthKind®

Founded by leading pest prevention expert Kari Warberg Block, EarthKind® is a pioneer in natural prevention for families and households everywhere. EarthKind is a pest prevention brand that manufactures naturally powerful and effective pest solutions that keep pests away, without killing or poisoning them. All EarthKind® products are designed by inventive artists, scientists and engineers who care about the earth, made in the USA with 80% of the materials sourced from American farms and the company is providing handicapped individuals with meaningful employment. Kari was awarded the 2019 GMDC Retail Champions of Change award for her role as an inspirational industry retail leader, and was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman Class of 2012, 2013 ND SBA Small Business Person of the Year and National Second Runner Up. Her latest product line, Stay Away® was the winner of the 2015 NEXTY People’s Choice Award for Best New Product of the Year. Learn more at https://www.earthkind.com and on social media:

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Naturepedic’s organic cotton reusable face mask

We introduced several face mask prototype designs over a month ago, completed our upgraded retooling in the last couple of weeks, perfected our prototype organic face masks, and are now on target to ramp up to producing 5,000 masks a day for the general public.

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (PRWEB)
April 13, 2020

Companies are stepping up to fill the gap in the supply chain with innovative solutions. Enter Naturepedic, the award-winning U.S. certified organic mattress and bedding manufacturer that has been leading the organic mattress and bedding revolution for almost two decades. According to Naturepedic’s Founder and Technical Director Barry A. Cik, “We introduced several face mask prototype designs over a month ago, completed our upgraded retooling in the last couple of weeks, perfected our prototype organic face masks, and are now on target to ramp up to producing 5,000 masks a day for the general public.”

Naturepedic’s toxin-free, sustainable approach notably differs from that of most face masks on the market. Made with two layers of 100% organic fabric, certified to the GOTS organic standard, Naturepedic’s masks are free from synthetic fibers and hazardous chemicals that are commonly found in conventional face masks, and don’t require harsh cleaners and bleaches to clean the masks. Due to a mask’s direct placement on the mouth, nose and face, Naturepedic’s design eliminates the risk of toxins penetrating into the skin during use. The mask’s organic cotton is also soft to the touch and makes breathing much easier.

This type of innovation is nothing new to Naturepedic. In 2003, when Barry, an environmental engineer with over 30 years of experience, went in search of a crib mattress for his new grandchild, he found that all of the crib mattresses being sold contained harmful chemicals and materials. “I knew all about vinyl/PVC, polyurethane foam, and the various chemicals contained in them, and there was no way I was going to have my grandchild sleeping within inches of these toxic chemicals,” commented Cik. And so, necessity drove this environmental engineer to solve the problem by creating an organic, non-toxic, waterproof and overall safer crib mattress design.

That same problem-solving thinking is what enabled Barry and his two sons, who work together in this family run business, to expand to kids’ mattress designs, adult mattresses with highly luxurious designs, and bedding accessories including pillows, toppers, protector pads, and sheets. Now, they have expanded this line to include organic face masks to aid in this time of crisis.

The Naturepedic face masks are not designed to be N95 particulate filtering masks used by medical personnel in hospitals. Instead, they are designed in accordance with the CDC recommendations for everyday consumers’ use. The Naturepedic organic cotton face masks are durable and machine washable, so they can be reused indefinitely, cutting out the need to continually reorder new masks and send used ones to landfills. The organic face masks are also designed with adjustable straps, which will help keep the mask secure, while achieving maximum comfort.

“The response has been overwhelming. Orders have been flooding in everyday” said Jason Cik. “Our donations to the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and other local facilities have also been greatly appreciated.” The Naturepedic face masks are produced and sold at cost and are not for profit. The company continues to make donations to various other facilities as well.

For media inquiries, please contact Sara White at sara@adinnyc.com or 914.621.1323

About Naturepedic:

Since 2003, Naturepedic has been on a mission to transform lives through safer, healthier organic-based products. They created the first and only organic baby crib mattress designed with a patented food-grade waterproof surface made from non-GMO sugarcane and with various breathable options. By eliminating materials like flame retardants and polyurethane foam from their line of certified organic mattresses, Naturepedic has led the industry by also introducing organic mattresses specifically designed for kids as well as highly sought-after luxury organic mattresses for adults. Naturepedic supports an organic holistic lifestyle while protecting the environment.

Naturepedic products are certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the Made Safe Standard, the Greenguard Gold Standard, the UL Formaldehyde-Free Standard, the Forest Stewardship Council/Rainforest Alliance Standard, and others. Naturepedic is recommended by, and has won awards from, leading environmental organizations like American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), Clean Production Action, Sustainable Furnishings Council, The Ecology Center, Zero Toxics, EWG (Environmental Working Group), and others. Naturepedic supports and works with advocacy groups like 1% For the Planet, Women’s Voices for the Earth, Organic Trade Association, and is an EPA Green Power Partner.

During the COVID -19 crisis, all Naturepedic retail outlets are closed until further notice. However, online and phone orders continue without interruption.

To learn more visit https://www.naturepedic.com or call 800.917.3342

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MaintenX maintains a fleet of generators and fuel trucks,
enabling them to mobilize to help customers in any emergency.

“Our continuous investment in our emergency response assets is to ensure MaintenX can provide the level of service our customers deserve.”

TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)
April 13, 2020

COVID-19 has caused many Americans to change the way they live their day to day lives. From working at home, reducing social outings and following distancing protocols, many things have changed in the last few weeks. One thing that has not changed is MaintenX’s commitment to serving their customers’ needs. MaintenX’s Emergency Response team is well equipped to serve at a moment’s notice. With a fleet of commercial generators, fuel trucks, refrigeration trucks and a nation-wide team of self-performing technicians, MaintenX is ready to provide best-in-class service anywhere, anytime.

Currently, MaintenX technicians are assisting national pharmacy chains with setting up COVID-19 testing sites. MaintenX’s extensive fleet of commercial generators and refueling trucks ensure testing sites have continuous access to power. Power is critical to keep healthcare workers and patients safe and comfortable. The onsite generators power freezers and fridges, electrical outlets for charging computers and printers, as well as interior tent lighting. In colder climates, the generator power runs portable heaters, keeping healthcare providers and their patients warm.

“We give our thanks to the brave healthcare workers who are giving their time and talent to help others in these stressful times,” said Bill Schaphorst, MaintenX’s VP of Business Development. “MaintenX is proud to be able to provide our services to help in the fight against COVID-19.”

This isn’t the first time MaintenX has helped their clients in emergency situations. In 2018, MaintenX invested more than $1 million to expand their emergency response assets. In turn, MaintenX has been able to help provide emergency maintenance services to clients responding to tornados, hurricanes, building damage, power outages and more.

“Our goal is to provide the most complete rapid disaster relief services we can for our customers,” said Schaphorst. “Our continuous investment in our emergency response assets is to ensure MaintenX can provide the level of service our customers deserve.”

For more than 40 years, MaintenX team of trained professionals has helped businesses respond to unexpected facility needs. In uncertain times, businesses across the nation trust MaintenX. For more information, visit http://www.maintenx.com.

ABOUT MAINTENX INTERNATIONAL:    

MaintenX International is a fully licensed, facilities repair company. As one of the largest national self-performing facility maintenance and repair companies in the U.S., MaintenX has created a wide network of knowledgeable and professional technicians throughout the country. With their team of well-trained technicians, MaintenX self-performs and manages facility maintenance for their clients. In the event there is not a MaintenX technician in an area, the company has established a network of preferred vendor partners throughout the country for continued superior service for their clients. For more than 40 years, MaintenX has been expertly serving multi-location retail stores, restaurant chains and Fortune 500 companies nationwide. matter if the need is roofing or plumbing or electrical services. Rather than engage multiple companies to fulfill a variety maintenance needs, MaintenX provides unique peace-of-mind with their ability to manage a suite of services from curb to roof.

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Dr. Joshua Fox

The goal is to allow social distancing for patients while still providing top level, fast, comprehensive dermatology services.

ALBERTSON, N.Y. (PRWEB)
April 13, 2020

A new program is being rolled out immediately at Advanced Dermatology PC called Derm Speed Pass. The program introduces a system where patients are able to remain in their personal vehicles when waiting to be seen by clinicians, as opposed to the traditional medical waiting room. Derm Speed Pass will allow for patients of Advanced Dermatology PC to limit their risk of coronavirus transmission or exposure while allowing them to get the same great dermatological care.

According to Dr. Joshua Fox, medical director and founder of Advanced Dermatology PC, “the goal is to allow social distancing for patients while still providing top level, fast, comprehensive dermatology services.” According to Dr. Fox, patients can feel secure knowing that they are getting a superior level of care and while limiting potential transmission of Covid-19, at no extra cost.

Advanced Dermatology PC will be using this program, Dr. Fox explains, “to allow patients to continue to see their doctors without any waiting in the office or coming into contact with other people.”

Derm Speed Pass will be available in the Commack, Fresh Meadows and Roslyn offices. To make use of this service, patients simply should ask for a Derm Speed Pass when making an appointment. The pass is available, in addition to existing telemedicine services, for old and new patients and will be available for as long as necessary.

Joshua Fox, M.D., F.A.A.D., is the founder of Advanced Dermatology PC. He is board-certified in dermatology.

Advanced Dermatology P.C. and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery (New York & New Jersey) is one of the leading dermatology centers in the nation, offering highly experienced physicians in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology as well as plastic surgery and state-of-the-art medical technologies. http://www.advanceddermatologypc.com.

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Armor, veteran high-tech sales executive, will drive next phase of revenue growth

“I am particularly excited to join an organization with incredible technology, successful industry veterans, and a corporate culture that is passionate about solving complex IT challenges with software.”

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)
April 13, 2020

End-User Experience Monitoring and Troubleshooting Leader Adds Proven Sales Executive to Propel Next Phase of Growth

Goliath Technologies, a leader in end-user experience monitoring and troubleshooting software, announced today the appointment of Karen Armor to Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Armor, a veteran high-tech leader and sales executive, will spearhead the entire global sales organization, including client success, to help drive the company’s next phase of growth.

Armor is a talented sales and operations leader with extensive experience in growing software companies. She joins Goliath following her most recent role as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at 5Nine, a leader in hybrid cloud virtualization management and security, which was acquired by Acronis in December of 2019. Her experience in sales, customer retention and deployment, and maximizing traditional and next generation sales functions has given her the knowledge and insight to accelerate top line revenue and client satisfaction across business-to-business software companies.

“I am thrilled to have Karen join the Goliath team. Her background and skillset are exactly what is needed to support us in our next phase of revenue growth,” said Thomas Charlton, Chairman and CEO of Goliath Technologies. “I can’t imagine a more challenging time to assume the role of sales leader given the current COVID-19 health crisis. That said, the entire team at Goliath is very motivated at this critical time because our technology positively impacts patient care in health systems and offers business continuity for all organizations by enabling remote workforces to be highly productive at home contributing to the avoidance of layoffs.”

At Goliath, Armor will join a leadership team that recently added technology veteran Stacy Leidwinger as Chief Marketing Officer and Donna Grare as Executive Vice President and CTO. With a complete executive team, Charlton has the support he needs to drive growth by leveraging a continued focus on software that helps IT teams to deal with the inherent complexities of managing hybrid IT environments regardless of where applications, infrastructure, or end users are located.

“It is an exciting time to join an organization that is delivering great value, especially to the health systems who are on the front lines fighting this pandemic,” says Armor, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales at Goliath Technologies. “I am particularly excited to join an organization with incredible technology, successful industry veterans, and a corporate culture that is passionate about solving complex IT challenges with software.”

Prior to 5Nine, Armor served as Segment Business Unit Executive for IBM Security. In this role, she acted as the focal point for coordination between IBM and the North American Security Sales leadership, sellers, and customers. Before being acquired into IBM in 2013, she held notable leadership roles within both sales and operations at MaaS360/Fiberlink; including build-outs of high-performing enterprise and inside sales teams as well as integrated account management and customer success organizations

About Goliath Technologies

Goliath Technologies offers end-user experience monitoring and troubleshooting software, with embedded intelligence and automation, that enables IT pros to anticipate, troubleshoot, and document performance issues regardless of where workloads, applications, or users are located. By doing so, Goliath helps IT break out of reactive mode, and into proactive mode. Customers include Universal Health Services, NorthBay Healthcare, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Penn National Insurance, Bank of America, American Airlines, Office Depot, Tech Mahindra, Pacific Life, Xerox, HCL, and others. Learn more about how we empower proactive IT at goliathtechnologies.com.

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Dr. Constance Chen

As more women undergo cosmetic surgery to improve the shape of their abdomens, they should realize that they are making decisions that will affect their ability to undergo natural tissue breast reconstruction if they develop breast cancer.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
April 13, 2020

Every year, hundreds of thousands of women undergo surgical procedures to reshape their abdomens. For many, diet and exercise cannot correct the loose skin, stretch marks, and loss of elasticity that result from pregnancy, weight loss, or the aging process. Some women also suffer a weakening of abdominal muscles that causes a bulge that is equally resistant to efforts to reduce it. An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck removes excess skin and stretch marks and can also repair damaged muscles. The result is a flatter, firmer stomach and improved waistline. One issue that women undergoing abdominoplasty often fail to consider, however, is that the abdominal tissue is often the best donor site for natural tissue breast reconstruction.

Nobody plans to get breast cancer. Yet one in eight women (12%) will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, and only 2.5% of women with breast cancer have a family history. The overwhelming majority of women who have breast cancer have no family history of the disease and no known genetic mutation to account for it. “We give women all the available information we have on how to reduce their risk of breast cancer,” says plastic surgeon and breast specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen. “We recommend a healthy diet, regular exercise, avoiding smoking and hormone replacement therapy, and following their doctor’s guidelines for mammograms and breast exams. Despite this, breast cancer strikes women who never expect it.”

As more women undergo cosmetic surgery to improve the shape of their abdomens, they should realize that they are making decisions that will affect their ability to undergo natural tissue breast reconstruction if they develop breast cancer. Women may consider cosmetic abdominoplasties in their 30s and 40s. Meanwhile, they may develop breast cancer in their 50s and 60s. “When women come in seeking the best possible breast reconstruction, they often realize they want natural tissue breast reconstruction,” says Dr. Chen. “To keep this option open, they need to avoid cosmetic abdominoplasties.”

The “gold standard” in reconstruction surgery, known as “perforator flaps,” uses microsurgical techniques to carefully separate muscle from the fat and skin that are used to form the new breast, replacing the fat and skin that was lost to mastectomy, and preserving muscle at the donor site. The most common option for perforator flap surgery is to use the abdomen as the donor site, transferring fat, skin, and blood vessels and sometimes the nerves from the lower abdomen to the chest to build the new breast and restore sensation.

“Natural tissue (or autologous) breast reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue provides the best aesthetic and longest-lasting result,” says Dr. Chen, “whether performed at the time of mastectomy or later, often as the result of failed implants. And the most frequent donor site for reconstructed breasts is the abdomen. A woman who has undergone a tummy tuck cannot undergo natural tissue breast reconstruction using her abdominal donor site.” That said, when the abdomen is used for natural tissue breast reconstruction, the end result is a flatter stomach as in a cosmetic abdominoplasty. Furthermore, natural tissue breast reconstruction using an abdominal donor site is paid for by insurance.

“With foresight, women can preserve their options for breast reconstruction, should that ever become necessary,” Dr. Chen concludes. “We have made great strides in advancing the surgical techniques that make this possible and women must be aware of their options and work with their surgeons to determine the solution that works best for them.”

Constance M. Chen, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with special expertise in the use of innovative natural techniques to optimize medical and cosmetic outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction. She is Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Weill Cornell Medical College and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Tulane University School of Medicine. http://www.constancechenmd.com 212-792-6378

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