NEW YORK (PRWEB)
April 06, 2020

baggallini®, a handbag and travel luggage company known for its functional, organizational and durable nylon bags, is launching a charitable program in response to the shortage of protective gear related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to an increasing number of infected patients and therefore a significant decline in the availability of masks, baggallini’s parent company, RG Barry Corporation®, in collaboration with its slipper brand Dearfoams®, is donating 100,000 face masks to those healthcare workers who are battling the coronavirus pandemic in hospitals.

“Medical workers and first responders are putting their lives on the line every day during this pandemic and we want to help,” said Scott Erdman, baggallini brand president. “The whole baggallini family is appreciative and humbled by these healthcare heroes who take care of us all.”

In order to provide further relief and support to healthcare workers, baggallini also plans to launch a program on its website where consumers who purchase a bag at baggallini.com will automatically have a bag donated on their behalf. To aid in the fight against this virus, the program is meant to bring support to those frontline healthcare workers who are working daily to diligently and fearlessly help combat this crisis. baggallini will further support this initiative through extended communication on their website, social channels, and email marketing.

About baggallini: baggallini® is a handbag, luggage, and travel company based in New York, NY. Founded in 1995, baggallini is known for its lightweight, durable, functional, and organizational bags. From the perfect work backpack to lightweight mini – and everything in between – you can count on our

commitment to stress-free organization. Life is a journey. And no matter where it leads, we’re with you every step of the way.

Share article on social media or email:

COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)
April 06, 2020

Dearfoams®, America’s number one slipper company, is donating its cozy slippers to those in the medical field working on the frontlines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning on April 7, consumers on Dearfoams.com who purchase a pair of slippers will automatically have a pair of slippers donated to a healthcare worker on their behalf. Those in the medical community can redeem one free pair of slippers, while supplies last, through the website and have a pair shipped directly to them at no cost.

“All of us at Dearfoams are thinking of the brave workers who are caring for those suffering from this global pandemic,” said Tricia Bouras, Dearfoams brand president. “We hope this donation of washable slippers will help those workers find some comfort after a long day on their feet. It’s essential that we shift our day-to-day focus and do what we know is right to thank these deserving healthcare heroes.”

Dearfoams’ parent company RG Barry Corporation®, in collaboration with its handbag brand baggallini®, is donating 100,000 face masks to those on the medical frontlines nationwide as well. “We appreciate and give thanks to essential workers who are tirelessly bringing comfort to those in need,” said Bouras. “It’s humbling to see the need that exists to care for the community at large. It’s also inspiring to see the nation coming together as one community to care for each other.”

To further help ease stress and provide moments of comfort during this unprecedented time, Dearfoams is also launching “At Home on Dearfoams,” a two-week Instagram series featuring self-care activities and wellness tips. For a full lineup of the events that begin Sunday, April 5, follow @Dearfoams on Instagram.

About Dearfoams: Dearfoams, a brand of RG Barry Corporation, was established in 1947 by visionary female entrepreneur Florence Melton who invented the world’s first foam-soled, washable slipper. Dearfoams is headquartered in Pickerington, Ohio.

Share article on social media or email:

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)
April 06, 2020

Olive Fertility Centre is delighted to have been chosen the Best Fertility Clinic in Vancouver in the Vancouver Courier Stars of Vancouver Award.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful patients who chose Olive to help them create their families and voted us Best Fertility Centre in Vancouver.

Olive Fertility is dedicated to being the best fertility centre in Canada. “We are extremely proud of our world-class lab and having some of the best pregnancy rates of any fertility centre in North America,” says clinic co-director, Dr. Beth Taylor.

Just as important as Olive’s success rates is their exceptional patient-centred care. Everyone at Olive, from the receptionists at the front desk, to the patient care coordinators, the nurses, the embryologists and the doctors, strive to make sure that patients have the best experience possible.

“This award is also a testament to all that goes on behind the scenes at Olive,” says Dr Taylor. “We are always trying to improve on our IVF lab design, processes and technology in order to create the best possible environment to ensure excellent outcomes and patient safety.”

The rate of infertility in Canada has doubled over the last 20 years according to a Stats Canada report, in part because more women are delaying pregnancy until they are in their 30’s and even 40’s.

“Frequently women don’t know that fertility declines more quickly after 35 and that a woman over 35 and her partner should have a full fertility workup if they haven’t conceived after six months of unprotected intercourse,” says Dr. Taylor. “The biological clock starts ticking much more quickly at this age. So, the sooner a problem is diagnosed, the more quickly the treatment can start.”

Fertility evaluation and testing is fully covered by MSP in British Columbia with a referral from a family physician or a doctor at a walk-in clinic.

Located in Vancouver, BC, Olive Fertility Centre is one of Western Canada’s largest IVF and prenatal diagnosis centres. With an advanced IVF lab, and innovative programs that include Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS), egg freezing, and prenatal NIPT testing, Olive Fertility provides comprehensive fertility care to infertile couples, single women, and same-sex couples.

Share article on social media or email:

BOSTON (PRWEB)
April 06, 2020

A new study published today in the journal Pediatrics found that high rates of HIV transmission among transgender youth may be reduced through interventions that include training on how to provide gender-affirming care for health care practitioners working with adolescents; the inclusion of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and definitions of sex and sexual activity in sexual health education; and making it easier and more affordable for transgender youth to access health care. Data were collected during two, three-day asynchronous focus groups of 30 transgender youth age 13-24 from all regions of the United States.

“This study fills a critical gap in knowledge in how to design HIV prevention services for transgender youth who face complex social and structural inequalities in health care and education and experience higher rates of HIV as a result,” said Holly B. Fontenot, PhD, PhD, RN/NP, FAAN, the lead author of the study and an associate professor of nursing at Boston College and adjunct faculty at The Fenway Institute. “Of particular interest is the unique role that parents, teachers, and school nurses have in the HIV prevention experiences of transgender youth.”

Focus group participants who said their parents were supportive of their sexuality, gender identity, and sexual activity also said that they were more likely to receive appropriate sexual health information. But most reported that their parents would not use transgender-friendly terms when discussing their romantic relationships and said that they wished their parents and guardians would obtain the skills and knowledge to provide more and better support.

Youth repeatedly expressed the desire for sexual health education to be inclusive of sexual and gender minorities. They said that they wanted sexual health education with “gender neutral language, representation of different types of relationships, and information/statistics on LGBT health.” They also said that they wanted instruction from adults who could facilitate “open, honest discussion” while also acknowledging the “silliness of the topic without invalidating how important the information is.” Participants frequently asserted that sexual assault and consent should be a part of curricula.

“It’s evident that health care providers, including school nurses who are skilled in caring for transgender youth, can be important sources of support for transgender youth,” said Sean Cahill, PhD, a co-author of the study and the Director of Health Policy Research at The Fenway Institute. “For example, school nurses can support youth in school but also work with community partners to develop educational resource lists for youth and their parents and guardians.”

Other major findings in the study include:

• 
  Transgender youth report significant barriers to self-efficacy in sexual decision-making, with a majority describing communication with their romantic/sexual partner as challenging. One said, “I almost never ask for things because of what I think is internal pressure to be grateful. In my head, I’m like ‘they’re already willing to have sex with me, I shouldn’t push my luck.’”
• Transgender youth report concerns related to fear and safety in forming romantic and/or sexual relationships, noting that they had been harassed on social media and dating apps. Some participants said that dating as a transgender person is “scary as hell.”
• Transgender youth report that they understood the importance of HIV testing but that the costs of tests and fear of exposing their sexual activity and gender identity to parents were barriers to testing.
• Transgender youth report many negative experiences with health care providers. One described a provider who did not understand “the difference between gender and sexual orientation.” Another reported that a provider said that sex “isn’t really sex if you’re both girls.” Most reported fear of encounters with disrespectful and uninformed providers.”
• Transgender youth report that they routinely accessed educational resources and social support online. However, one noted, “many teens aren’t equipped to determine which sources are reputable and which ones aren’t.” Another mentioned, “porn [pornography] was [their] biggest teacher,” and others agreed.

The study, titled “Transgender youth’s experiences and perspectives related to HIV preventive services,” was authored by researchers at The Fenway Institute, Boston College, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Adolescent and School Health Johns, and NORC, University of Chicago. The study provides insight into transgender youth’s experiences. Results will inform development and testing of affirming, culturally competent, and youth-driven HIV prevention tools and educational resources for adults who provide healthcare and support services for transgender youth.

About Fenway Health & The Fenway Institute

Since 1971, Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the people in our neighborhoods, the LGBTQ community, people living with HIV/AIDS and the broader population. The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health is an interdisciplinary center for research, training, education and policy development focusing on national and international health issues.

Share article on social media or email:

NEW DELHI (PRWEB)
April 05, 2020

News Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) today announced that with the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, the company is not silent and taking all precautionary measures and support while assuring health and safety of its employees and society as part of its Corporate Sustainable Responsibility.

A. Bhowmik, CEO of NBC today wrote to all the employees about company’s various efforts in dealing with the ongoing crisis and announced couple of ways NBC is trying to ensure its support to its employees during this hard time. In his email to all his employees he has stated that NBC has already instructed all its employees to work from home except employees who are working in the critical area of their role and all of them are to be provided with adequate resource to ensure safety and hygiene at workplace. NBC has already sourced 7,000 face masks and adequate quantity of sanitizers to be placed across all areas of the work field. New measures of cleaning and sanitation has also been taken which is periodically done in the office campus. Besides the company has also ensured that, adequate amount of hygienic food for consumption and food supplies are being sourced to the office campus so that employees can access and consume such supplies.

“We are living through trying times and your safety and financial well-being is of utmost importance to us. Keeping this in mind employees will also be supported with various other efforts to cope up with the financial crisis and hardships they might face due to the following situation,” said CEO Bhowmik and announced for its employees’ children education reimbursement in where employees having children studying in high schools and colleges, fees and educational expense would be borne by the company for next two months and employees who are having any kind of ongoing home loan or any personal loan, portion of their Loan EMI would be reimbursed by the company for next one month.

“Besides taking care of our employees, our responsibility also remains for the society where we are living now and we cannot deny the fact about how personnel associated with local and medical authorities, law and enforcement and other emergency services are working tirelessly to save and protect us from the pandemic,” said by CEO Bhowmik, while he announced that around 15,000 face masks, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are being sourced for the local health and safety officials and providing them necessary support like food supplies and clean drinking water.

News Broadcasting Corporation has also humbly donated an undisclosed amount to PM CARES fund, West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund and to World Health Organization (WHO) towards the Covid-19 Relief fund as a gesture of small contribution to fight this pandemic that has spread across the world.

Share article on social media or email: