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In The Midst of a Pandemic, The North Carolina Textile Industry Is Banding Together

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CONOVER, N.C. (PRWEB)

In the midst of crisis, the entire NC textile industry is banding together to help our healthcare industry. Nufabrx®, a proprietary biomaterial company that seamlessly embeds active ingredients including vitamins, supplements and medications into fabrics, in partnership with Bossong Medical and Manufacturing Solutions Center, has shifted production for a new line of reusable copper medical masks called TheraMasks. These masks are powered by CuTEC copper, a material that is known to be naturally antibacterial.

Founder and CEO Jordan Schindler decided to quickly retool a textile product to create a reusable face mask. “Tired of feeling helpless on the sidelines, we wanted to do something that would make a difference. With our Nufabrx® technology, Bossong Medical and Manufacturing Solutions Center, everyone has linked arms and committed to help in this crisis. TheraMasks is the first-of-its-kind, reusable, CuTEC copper powered mask that lasts up to 30 washes. Already overwhelmed by inquiries, we will be prioritizing distribution to healthcare workers and first responders,” states Schindler. The products are not only beneficial to medical facilities but also to nursing homes, home care attendants, senior communities and more. They are currently being used by hospitals, NY police and fire departments, Catawba County EMS, police, fire and county officials. We are sending them out overnight delivery as quickly as we can make them.

Copper has been shown to be a natural deterrent on bacterial growth. These medical masks are designed to help reduce the spread of germs through the natural benefits of copper; the fabric also creates a healthier environment for the wearer by reducing facial contamination. The products are durable enough to be machine washed and dried, or by hand with hot water. TheraMasks are environmentally friendly, and are not intended to be thrown away daily like disposable masks. Products have been tested for antibacterial (AATCC 100) and air permeability, and all data is available online. Additional testing is underway and all data will be shared with the public as soon as it is available. Products can be purchased online at http://www.TheraMasks.com or in bulk by emailing sales@theramasks.com (while supplies last).

Achieving overall health and wellness is simplified by using any Nufabrx® product, as a result of replacing the hassle and cost of using medications, patches or creams. The materials are specifically designed for comfort and breathability, providing a close fit and ease-of-wear, while simultaneously delivering a controlled dose of medicine to the problem area. Developed in tandem with Department of Defense and MIT grant funding, this patented technology allows ingredients like capsaicin, a natural pain reducing ingredient, to be delivered directly through fabric. This technology is rolling out to Walmart nationwide in early April.

About Nufabrx® and TheraMasks

Founded in 2011, Nufabrx® was created by Founder Jordan Schindler after discovering his pillowcase was contributing to his acne. Teaming up with MIT scientists, Jordan spent seven years developing proprietary technology to embed active ingredients into clothing to make medicinal application easier and more efficient. As a way to help our healthcare workers, reusable copper medical masks were a natural transition; TheraMasks was founded as a division of nufabrx. For more information visit http://www.Nufabrx.com and http://www.Theramasks.com.

About Bossong Medical

Bossong Medical is committed to being a world class designer and manufacturer of innovative medical textile products made in the USA for the global market. Bossong Medical was founded to design, manufacture and distribute innovative medical textile products. Bossong Medical’s competitive advantage is providing compression therapy products that are of world class quality utilizing the guidelines of ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration for Class I and Class II medical devices. http://www.bossongmedical.com

About the Manufacturing Solutions Center

The Manufacturing Solutions Center was established 27 years ago to transition hosiery workers from mechanical to electronic machines. Today, companies are hiring computer designers, software engineers, and people trained to program and operate the increasingly complex knitting machines. The Manufacturing Solutions Center specializes in applied research and development, prototyping, testing, domestic sourcing, and training for 21st-century textile jobs. https://www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org/

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Juniper Communities takes proactive approach to testing residents and staff for COVID-19 to limit illness and deaths in seniors housing communities

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BLOOMFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB)

Juniper Communities, a national owner-operator of seniors housing communities announced it will begin full testing of consenting residents and associates in its communities as a proactive measure to further protect chronically ill older adults from the effects of COVID-19. Testing has begun as of April 2, 2020 and will be completed across most Juniper communities as quickly as possible.

“We care for the most frail and susceptible population. Senior living communities are the first line of defense for 3 million citizens most at risk for complications and even death from this virus. They and their families rely on senior living to keep them healthy and safe,” said Lynne Katzmann, Juniper’s CEO and founder. Staff wellbeing is also a primary concern. “Our associates come to work every day dedicated to providing care to the residents, and we want to minimize the risk to them and those they care for.”

The CDC released information yesterday indicating that the virus has graver impact on older adults with the chronic conditions typically found in seniors’ housing residents. The data suggest 8 out of 10 deaths reported in the U.S. have been in adults 65 and older. More concerning to senior living, 31-70% of COVID-19-positive patients aged 85+ require hospitalization, while people ages 65-84 are also at risk of needing hospital care (31-59% of this age group). Senior living communities focus primarily on these at-risk ages. Katzmann stated, “Hospitals are clearly reaching their capacity. We hope to do our part with this initiative to flatten the curve and prevent new infections with full testing across our communities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Colorado.”

Katzmann said the company’s testing initiative is based on the need to have actionable data to build a comprehensive and proactive plan. She noted Juniper has procured the tests through private/commercial vendors using CDC-qualified reagents and operating under the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization. “We are not taking needed tests away from state health organizations, medical providers, or hospitals,” Katzmann continued. “The opening of the pipeline by the FDA is making greater testing available to everyone.”

Test results will be used to confirm symptomatic individuals for isolation, identify asymptomatic individuals for segregation, and change staffing patterns to further limit cross-contamination. “For the time being we need to dramatically reduce the number of individuals who interface daily while maintaining our high levels of care. Testing data is absolutely critical for us to put additional precautions in place—ones which appear to have had success in other countries,” Katzmann commented.

The true rate of infection within senior living communities is unknown across staff members and residents, so Juniper has made the decision to test residents and staff at their communities. Juniper believes this critical missing data point is the tool that will enable them to make decisions as to how to better manage the disease in their communities.

Juniper has been following guidelines and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) and the public health regulatory agencies for each state in which they operate. The precautions include but are not limited to: limiting access to communities to essential visitors only, screening and temperature monitoring of staff and essential visitors, enhanced infection control and cleaning procedures, social distancing and self-isolation, and in-room dining service only. Juniper monitors guidelines daily and updates practices as new information becomes available.

Juniper Communities has long been recognized as an innovator, finding solutions from outside the industry to tackle problems such as energy efficiency, purpose in life, and reducing social isolation and loneliness in elders. “We’ve successfully cared for residents through natural disasters such as Hurricane Irma without loss of life. This is the greatest challenge we have ever faced. Full testing is clearly the correct next step.” said Katzmann.

Nasal swab tests were ordered in sufficient number to test community members—residents and associates. Working in conjunction with community’s primary care providers, appropriate prescriptions were received prior to ordering of tests.

Juniper recognizes this approach has limitations. While the test is not 100% accurate, even a 70 to 80% accuracy rate should improve outcomes. There will be need for ongoing testing and surveillance, particularly with staff who go out into the wider community after their shifts.

According to Katzmann, “While we cannot predict the outcome of this pandemic, it is our hope that by extending our precautions beyond what is required we can limit exposure in our communities and continue to care for everyone at the high standard we have always maintained.”

About Juniper Communities, LLC

Juniper Communities, a leader in quality, value and innovation in long-term care, operates communities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Colorado that emphasize residents’ well-being, interaction and security. Our communities and approach to housing and care offers residents the opportunity to live a full life, regardless of age or health. Juniper’s innovative Connect4Life program has been proven to improve residents’ care by decreasing hospitalizations, re-hospitalizations and urgent care visits, while offering potential cost savings to public programs such as Medicare. To learn more about the many ways Juniper Communities innovates in support of our residents, please contact us at: http://www.junipercommunities.com or 973.661.8300.

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Tran & Associates Donates Patent Services for Innovative Inventions to Stop Covid-19

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“Human ingenuity is the best thing we have in the fight against COVID-19.”


SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)

As the world scrambles to handle the huge wave of COVID-19 infections, urgent needs arise for medical supplies, diagnostics, and treatments. Shortages of such supplies are plaguing hospitals and care-givers, putting the lives of patients and medical professionals at risk.

Tran & Associates supports the fight against COVID-19 and encourages every-day citizens to apply their ingenuity to this global pressing problem. To support innovative solutions in this trying time, until May 5, 2020, we will provide grants covering patent preparation professional fees for up to ten best ideas that solve shortages in medical supplies, diagnostics, telemedicine, and treatments. We also recommend that inventors download and use free provisional patent application filing software at http://www.inventiv.org, a 501c3 non-profit, which can supplement inventor help resources and other publications at the USPTO. Inventors can also view “how-to” videos at our Youtube Channel that answer basic questions such as how to patent an idea, how to patent a product, how much does a patent cost, what is a patent, how to patent, and how to search patents, among others.

The COVID grant continues the Tran & Associates tradition of giving back, as we have also donated our resources to non-profits and other volunteer organizations.

For more information on the grants, please contact us at https://www.tranassoc.com/contact.html

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As Social Distancing Becomes “New Normal”, PMD Alliance Community Remains Connected

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TUCSON, Ariz. (PRWEB)

This week, the Arizona-based national nonprofit Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance) launches the “Cheer Call!” initiative, tasking ambassadors, support group leaders, board members and staff with calling hundreds of its community members around the country. Living with or caring for someone with a movement disorder can be so isolating and PMD Alliance remains committed to providing resources, education, support and connection during this uncertain time. At its core, this initative hopes to spread smiles and goodwill, and continue social connections for those living with and caring for people with movement disorders.

“We are all in this together,” has always been the motto of the Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance, long before COVID-19. In light of calls for social distancing and separating to prevent the spread of coronavirus, PMD Alliance is staying true to one of it’s core values – connection.

“I started making the calls and folks are so appreciative. It is a truly wonderful thing to do,” shares one ambassador. “I have always thought when I don’t know who I am (as in that I am having struggles and the past two days I have felt extremely vulnerable) that is the time to serve others and make a difference. It works! I feel more myself and lighter.”

In addition to making these calls, PMD Allliance also launched:

  • Resilience Update: Twice-weekly email newsletters featuring articles from doctors, including tips on staying physically and socially active during the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Online Programming: They have also increased their online programming, featuring dozens of national experts who are providing free interactive, educational livestreams nearly everyday.

  • “Tech Time” Sessions: Can’t figure out the computer? PMD Alliance also offers weekly “Tech Time” sessions to teach people how to use video chats and be able to log onto these transformative sessions.

For more information on how you can become involved with Cheer Calls!, the Resilience Update or take advantage of any of PMD Alliance’s free programs, visit the “2020 At A Glance” section of their website at http://www.pmdalliance.org

About Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance

Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for people to learn, live more fully and spark meaningful connections around them. PMD Alliance serves people across the United States and is not affiliated with any medical practice or institution. PMD Alliance is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. We are actively monitoring local health department recommendations and COVID-19 activity. Decisions to postpone or continue events will be made on a case by case basis and communicated by email and on our website at https://www.pmdalliance.org/coronavirus-alert/.

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How to protect your mental health in Isolation

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LONDON (PRWEB)

“To maintain good mental health during this current time of isolation, ensure some structure to your day. Although it is common to complain about train delays, not having time to do things because of work, having to pick the children up at a specific time etc. these aspects of working and family life keep us on track, keep us busy and our minds focused on meeting all of these demands. When that structure is removed, even temporarily, we need to invent a structure of our own.

I strongly suggest those who are concerned about their mental health should make a schedule of daily activities and stick to it. Include time slots for exercise, for which I would recommend four times daily for 10-15 minutes each slot, preparation of meals, dining, communication with friends and family, work (if you can work from home or good old fashioned chores around the house and garden), list all the odd jobs you never find time for, and aim to complete at least one each day.

Stay in touch by electronic means with people who are upbeat and who you have a shared sense of humour with; laughter is truly a medicine for the mind, body and soul. Avoiding individuals who make you feel bad about yourself is a wise choice. If you have to be in touch with such people, keep it brief, and stay upbeat yourself.

Make every day count, you want to look back at the day and recognise and validate your own productivity.

For those who experience difficult emotions during this time, try to see it from an objective viewpoint, acknowledge the emotion and recognise that it is not who you really are but rather some mechanism you have fallen into at that moment and which you can come out of with a little effort. Even putting your attention outside (look out of the window) and noticing things like clouds or stars in the sky, road markings, parked cars, individual windows of buildings and the like, can bring one’s thoughts under better control.

Keep your attention on the fact that this is not a forever situation but rather a very rare time of increased freedom to do things you would not otherwise be able to.

Training your thoughts onto future goals you would like to achieve would be much more beneficial. Get yourself ready for the return of normality.

Why we need to take vitamin D more than ever

Vitamin D regulates immunity, which is why almost all supplement companies are now out of stock for the foreseeable future! However, Vitamin D is advantageous in many other, less-known ways. It is more closely related to a hormone in its functions and is also involved in the health of the mind, both neurological and cognitive, and our mood is strongly influenced by our Vitamin D status. Vitamin D contributes to the health of the gut, bones, joints, muscles, lungs, heart and vascular system, the reproductive system, and weight management.

How to anti-age your brain encompassing easy ways to do so with exercise, mental exercise and also foods

Exercise:

Regular physical activity increases the delivery of nutrients, including oxygen and nitric oxide, as well as fats, proteins, carbohydrates and the plethora of micronutrients called Vitamins, Minerals and phytonutrients to all areas of the body including the brain. This increased circulation and delivery of nutrients occurs alongside the removal of toxins from cells.

Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins that lift the mood, which in itself can help to keep one’s perspective younger than one’s years. It doesn’t have to be a full on workout 3-4 times per week at the gym to achieve the benefits. Short bursts of exercise, if undertaken regularly can be more health-giving and especially help to keep brain function at full potential. Even those who have limitations on mobility can exercise with a little imagination and determination. I highly recommend the sedentary folk experiment for just one week, exercising for 5 minutes, 4 times per day and assess their health and mental well-being after 7 days. There are good reasons why people can become ‘addicted’ to exercise and it’s not just for a slimmer, fitter body.

Mental exercise:

Brain games keep the neurons firing! They can be easily found with a search online, but for those who cannot access the internet some suggestions would be crossword puzzles, sudoku, and others found in most newspapers, jigsaw puzzles, strategy games like chess, backgammon, and other board games are all helpful at keeping the brain cells active. Number work is excellent cognitive exercise; remember the sums you did at school, all by yourself without a calculator? Just a little practice daily could see your mental calculator working faster after just a few sessions. Learning a new skill is a total workout for the brain!

A key factor in brain health, that is often overlooked and under estimated, is good quality sleep for a sufficient amount of time every single night. For most adults that is between 7 and 9 hours, and for teenagers up to ten hours, for the children aged between six and twelve, it is closer to eleven hours nightly. Insufficient sleep can impair memory, learning, concentration and stress-management.

Diet:

Nutrition should focus on real food (unprocessed), and avoidance of sugar-laden foods including alcohol. The diet needs to supply sufficient fats (the brain is made of fat and functions much better if it uses fat for fuel as opposed to glucose), and plenty of antioxidants. As a guide, foods to feed your brain include: oily fish (salmon, sardines, herring, sea bass, halibut, haddock etc.) coconut oil, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, avocado, eggs, dairy products like butter, cheese, kefir and yoghurt; walnuts, pecans, broccoli, celery, green leafy veg like spinach, kale, chard, and lettuces; beetroot, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Herbs and spices are also beneficial especially Rosemary and Turmeric. Herbal teas, especially Green Tea, and dark chocolate that provides a minimum of 70% cocoa solids are also recommended for their health-giving! This list is by no means complete in what the diet should provide for all round health, but the foods listed are especially helpful for brain health.”

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Care Oncology’s Telemedicine Model Ideal for Cancer Patients Using the COC Protocol Adjunctive Cancer Treatment

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Telemedicine reduces the risk of exposure to secondary exposure to bacterial and viral infection.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Care Oncology, a UK-based company, today reports higher demand for telemedicine from cancer patients now undergoing treatment. The company notes that new patient inquiries rose sharply by 35% since March 11 as growing uncertainty related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak rose.

“Cancer patients feel safer with our telemedicine delivery,” says Jason Butcher, Director of Operations, US, and Canada. “We provide all of our consultations online via a secure video conferencing platform. Given the present state of stress on medical offices and hospitals, telemedicine is the preferred method of communication among patients who are concerned about exposure to the Covid-19 virus.”

Patients choose Care Oncology for their unique metabolic therapies that augment the standard of care cancer treatments. Services and communication go through the clinic’s online telemedicine platform. New and existing patients are evaluated at a distance without the need for them to travel to brick and mortar clinics. Medications are sent to patients’ homes within a few days after their initial oncological consult. Treatments continue for as long as the patient sees a benefit to their health.

“I believe this is the future for cancer treatment that can be taken at home, and I also believe that the Covid-19 crisis will speed acceptance for this delivery model,” says Dr. Charles Meakin, Care Oncology’s chief medical officer. “First, telemedicine is far more efficient for both patient and provider when the patient does not have be seen in person and when medicines can be administered from home. Second, patients have greater access to consultation. They don’t have to wait weeks or months for appointments. Third, and most important, telemedicine reduces the risk of exposure to secondary exposure to bacterial and viral infection, when this option is viable.”

Meakin points out that the most significant risk many cancer patients have is associated with exposure to bacterial or viral infections during a time when they are undergoing standard cancer therapies that can leave them with moderate to severe immune dysfunction.

“Many cancer treatments, radiation, and chemo-therapies, for example, are known to reduce the body’s natural ability to fight off the effects of common flu and colds,” he says. “The Covid-19 virus presents a far more significant threat to cancer patients than it does to the general population. And the risk presents itself every time a patient goes to a physical office for a visit.”

According to Meakin, an award-winning radiation oncologist who has treated patients in clinics and hospitals for more than 35 years, the physical office visit unfolds, “an enormous burden of risk to the cancer patient.”

Meakin believes that patients and their oncologists must decide whether they can continue treatment given the strain that hospitals are under with treating people with the Coronavirus.

“Two factors that make the risk untenable for cancer patients,” he explains. “One, the physical office visit is not always necessary, and two, patients sit in a waiting room for long periods where the risk to exposure to the Covid-19 virus increases with each minute.”

Every individual situation is different, and the decision about treatment is a personal one that should be taken together with the local viral risk, Meakin notes.

According to literature distributed by Care Oncology, the “COC Protocol” does not cause immunosuppression and therefore does not change patient risk to the Covid-19 virus. The reason is that Care Oncology’s treatment targets cancer cell metabolism.

“In a very literal sense, the COC Protocol starve cancer cells and inhibits their growth,” says Meakin. He suggests that some patients who elect to pause their standard cancer treatments may consider using the COC Protocol to help weaken their cancer.

ABOUT THE COC PROTOCOL

The COC Protocol was developed by sister organization, Care Oncology Clinic, based in London, UK. The COC Protocol is an adjunctive cancer treatment that is designed to work with standard-of-care cancer treatment. In one published study, the COC Protocol doubled survivability for patients suffering from Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Patients that showed improvement received both the protocol and standard-of-care cancer treatment (chemo, radiotherapies). Care Oncology US offers the protocol for all forms of cancer to US and Canadian patients.

According to Butcher, COC Protocol is not a form of targeted therapy nor is it intended to replace standard of care. “Our researchers called it ‘adjunctive therapy’ because the protocol is used in conjunction with standard-of-care therapies (genetic, chemo, radiation),” he says.

Medications used in the COC Protocol have been in use for more than 20 years and are safe, even with all types of current cancer treatments. The medications have been repurposed because they have been found to be effective in interfering with the metabolic processes that are common in all cancer cells, regardless of their tissue of origin.

“The drugs in the COC Protocol have an established safety profile and significant population-based data suggesting they may improve outcomes when combined with standard of care,” says Butcher. “The medications in the protocol target the dis-regulated metabolism of cancer cells, a feature that is common to all types of cancer.”

For more information, visit http://www.careoncology.com Or call 800-392-1353.

Care Oncology operates in the United States as an online, telemedicine provider. The company has a research and treatment clinic in the UK located at 40 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PP.

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Visiun® Releases Analytics for Newly Mandated Federal Daily Reporting of COVID-19 Testing and Additional COVID-19 Metrics

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (PRWEB)

Visiun, the leader in laboratory analytics, announced the release of a report conforming to the newly mandated federal reporting of COVID-19 testing that must be submitted to HHS and FEMA on a daily basis.

On March 29, 2020, Vice President Pence announced that all hospitals report data on COVID-19 testing performed by “in-house” laboratories (academic/university/hospital) daily to HHS and FEMA using a specific template. Performance Insight®, Visiun’s laboratory analytics tool, now has the capability to populate all the required COVID-19 testing data directly into the assigned template for this daily submission and automatically email it to HHS/FEMA. This will allow laboratories to quickly and efficiently generate the necessary data points to meet the daily requirements of the federal government.

In addition to this newly released report, Visiun has also developed additional analytics for laboratories to respond to COVID-19. These capabilities enable laboratories to monitor volumes of positive and negative test results by laboratory location, identify new positive cases from repeat positive results, and distinguishes high volume areas based on zip codes. Importantly, this tool can also be used for laboratories to monitor their COVID-19 test turnaround times and trending volumes.

Compatible with every major LIS on the market, Performance Insight provides laboratory management with business intelligence and analytics to help their teams monitor key service commitments and improve workflow, quality, and financial performance. With Performance Insight, laboratories can eliminate manual reporting processes and see everything that is happening in the lab on a daily basis including turnaround time, quality, productivity/workflow, blood product utilization, test utilization, and more.

About Visiun, Inc.

Visiun® is the leading provider of performance analytics to the laboratory industry. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Visiun has been providing services to the laboratory industry for over ten years, with hundreds of laboratories installed across the United States. Performance Insight®, Visiun’s core product, provides laboratory managers with a comprehensive suite of analytics that deliver immediate improvements in performance, efficiency, and quality. For more information, please visit http://www.visiun.com.

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Telemental Health Company Partners with Veteran Caregivers During COVID-19 Pandemic

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EBENSBURG, Pa. (PRWEB)

MyAdvisor, a holistic wellness technology company powered by Three Wire Systems, LLC (Three Wire), is uniting with the Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) to offer mental health and care coordination services to over 1,500 veteran caregivers that work with the organization. By continuing an ongoing partnership to launch a new initiative throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, MyAdvisor and YRF hope to help alleviate the mental health burdens faced by veteran caregivers during this time.

Three Wire first began serving military personnel and veterans in 2007 when the veteran-owned business began VetAdvisor, a program that provides comprehensive wellness solutions that protect, support and advocate for our nation’s heroes. In 2019, it expanded its offerings to private sector employees to provide wellness, career development, financial literacy and navigational advocacy support. Additionally, as an American Association of Suicidology (AAS) Certified crisis center, care coordinators are trained to identify crisis situations and take the appropriate steps to assess and triage services for individuals.

In the past year, the company has over doubled in growth, employing more than 200 representatives who answer more than 40,000 calls a month out of its coordinated care facilities in Pennsylvania.

YRF is a veteran service organization. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, YRF provides housing and transportation to severely wounded, ill and injured post-9/11 service members from every branch of the U.S. military. YRF also provides family and caregiver support services in 12 other locations throughout the US. MyAdvisor’s president, Jennifer Christman, serves on YRF’s board and in December, Three Wire sponsored the “Country Music Writer Showcase,” which raised more than $38,000 in one event to support wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their families.

“At MyAdvisor, we’ve designed technology solutions to make it easier for individuals to access and utilize care coordination,” said Christman. “No-barrier access to care is especially vital in the wake of the novel coronavirus, which can cause an undue strain on the population’s mental health. While we started out serving uniformed personnel, we’re on a mission to reach all in need of our services across the country.”

Please visit http://www.threewiresys.com/myadvisor to learn more about MyAdvisor.

About Three Wire Systems, LLC

Founded in 2006, Three Wire Systems, LLC (Three Wire) is the trusted source for government agencies and military organizations looking to modernize with innovative and efficient technology solutions. As part of its health and human solutions initiatives, MyAdvisor® provides holistic care to all those who provide service and their family members, with access to one-on-one care coordination sessions in behavioral health, wellness, navigational advocacy, financial literacy and career development. The MyAdvisor division also includes VetAdvisor®, an American Association of Suicidology (AAS) accredited program, with over a decade of experience in health and wellness serving military veterans, active duty service members, national guardsmen and reservists.

About Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF)

Yellow Ribbon Fund was founded in 2005 to serve the wounded coming back from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, our mission is to provide practical support for wounded, ill and injured service members and their caregivers. We recognize the importance of keeping families together during the critical recuperation phase, because the presence of family and friends accelerates recovery and rehabilitation and makes for a successful transition back to civilian life. The YRF provides two critical programs: The Crossroads Program (Housing and Transportation) and the Keystone Program (Family + Caregiver Support Services).

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SwaddleDesigns Converts USA Baby Blanket Factory to Manufacture Cloth Masks

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SwaddleDesigns’ 2-Layer Cotton Cloth Non-Medical Fabric Facemask

“With the recommendation for the general public to wear non-medical cloth masks, many people are sharing DIY mask instructions and patterns, but many American do not have a sewing machine,” says Lynette Damir, R.N., Founder & CEO


SEATTLE (PRWEB)

In a time of strife, baby brand SwaddleDesigns has turned their baby blanket manufacturing facility into a factory producing non-medical cloth facemasks.

On March 18th when SwaddleDesigns (located in Seattle, WA) learned the CDC crisis strategy to approve the use of non-medical cloth face masks if no medical-grade facemasks were available, SwaddleDesigns founder& CEO, Lynette Damir R.N. knew her company could be of help. “I started to review published studies that compared the filtration effectiveness of different fabrics. I knew I could do better than the bandana or scarf that was being recommended.”

Lynette spent the next several days designing, fine tuning, test fitting and washing her design. The end result was a well-fitting mask that would stay secure. On the following Monday, she started the process to switch SwaddleDesigns baby blanket production facility in Seattle to making 2-layer cotton masks for non-medical applications. The masks, designed to filter airborne particles, are made from 2-layers of USA Cotton Flannel, which is soft, lightweight and breathable. The masks can be machine washed and used over and over again.

“With the recommendation for the general public to wear non-medical cloth masks, many people are sharing DIY mask instructions and patterns, but many American do not have a sewing machine,” says Damir. “Initially, we were donating masks, and I’ve donated all that I can afford, being a small business, but still have the materials and sewists to make more. We are doing our best to keep-up.” SwaddleDesigns is hiring additional employees to keep up with the demand for face masks.

Currently, SwaddleDesigns is selling the masks, and offering wholesale discounts for those who wish to purchase 100+. For more info, click here:

https://www.swaddledesigns.com/collections/cloth-fabric-face-masks

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Oklahoma residents; New Short Term Major Medical Plans introduced by United Security Health and Casualty

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United Security’s STMM plan is ideal for those in search of a temporary, affordable solution to health insurance.

STMM can be a bridge, providing comprehensive health coverage, until the next Open Enrollment Period begins or until job-based health insurance resumes


BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (PRWEB)

United Security Health and Casualty Insurance Company (United Security) recently received authorization to offer its Short Term Major Medical (STMM) plan in the state of Oklahoma. Lisa Cordero, COO, United Security began, “A Short Term Major Medical (STMM) plan is an increasingly viable option for millions of Americans in all financial situations. STMM can be a bridge, providing comprehensive health coverage, until the next Open Enrollment Period begins or until job-based health insurance resumes. United Security continues to launch new insurance products in the states we currently do business, as well additional states throughout the United States. Partnering with independent agents, United Security’s team of insurance professionals are customer driven and stand ready to assist Oklahoma residents with their short term health insurance needs.”

United Security’s STMM plan is ideal for those in search of a temporary, affordable solution to health insurance, such as individuals and families in between group or individual major medical coverage or waiting for the next Open Enrollment Period, those who cannot afford the high cost of a COBRA plan, those priced out of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual health insurance market, and young adults who are no longer covered by their parent’s plan.

United Security’s STMM Plan Highlights:

  • Eligible to anyone up to 65 years old, including dependent children ages two to 26 years old.

  • Lifetime maximum benefits up to $1 million with deductibles between $500 and $10,000.

  • Visit any doctor or any hospital, including access to the PHCS PPO Network.

  • Covers prescription drugs, home health care, laboratory services, and more.

  • Preventative and wellness services provided after the policy has been active for 60 days.

  • Coverage available up to a 364-day plan.

About United Security Health and Casualty Insurance Company (United Security):

United Security is a regional insurer that has been in business since 1973, licensed to sell products in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. United Security specializes in providing individuals and families a variety of products and plan choices to meet their individual needs. United Security’s primary focus has been, and continues to be, providing quality products and excellent service to our policyholders. United Security’s product portfolio includes: Short Term Major Medical, Dental Plus Vision and Hearing, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accident Hospital Indemnity, Disability Income, Fixed Indemnity and Personal Auto products. United Security is headquartered in Bedford Park at 6640 S. Cicero Ave, Bedford Park, IL, 800-875-4422 or 708-475-6100, http://www.USHandC.com.

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