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Report Provides Weak Justification for Expansion of Newark Charters

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BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

A recent Manhattan Institute report attempts to estimate the effects of charter school enrollment on student test scores in Newark, NJ – a city whose charter sector has been under intense scrutiny – and finds positive effects on English language and math test scores. The report deems these effects “large” as compared to other types of educational interventions.

Dr. Mark Weber of the New Jersey Policy Perspective and Rutgers University reviewed Charter Schools in Newark: The Effect on Student Test Scores, which uses a random component of Newark’s school enrollment system to isolate the effect of charter schools on test score outcomes.

The report’s method creates a natural experiment that compares outcomes between students who were offered charter seats and those who were not. This creates strong internal validity for the report’s positive test score findings. However, the generalizability of the findings is undermined by the fact that students who apply to charter schools differ significantly from the greater Newark student population. Students who are offered seats in charter schools are, for example, less likely to be English language learners or have special education needs. But the report never addresses this core issue of external validity.

The report also fails to address a key issue of scalability and sustainability. Teachers in the studied charter schools are less likely to remain in their jobs more than a few years, resulting in schools employing relatively few experienced teachers. This allows the schools to have lower overall personnel costs, even as they pay their inexperienced teachers more than comparably inexperienced public district school teachers, and even as they provide longer school days.

More time in school, in all likelihood, will positively impact test scores. However, can the studied charter schools maintain this financial model as they expand and enroll a different student population? While the report confirms previous work showing a positive charter effect on test scores in Newark, it fails to address these and other critical issues that stakeholders must understand to formulate good charter school policy in New Jersey and elsewhere.

Accordingly, even for policymakers who equate test scores with overall learning, Weber concludes that while the report has credible internal validity, it has only limited policy use.

Find the review, by Mark Weber, at:

http://nepc.colorado.edu/thinktank/newark-charters

Find Charter Schools in Newark: The Effect on Student Test Scores, written by Marcus A. Winters and published by Manhattan Institute, at:

https://media4.manhattan-institute.org/sites/default/files/charter-schools-newark-effect-on-student-test-scores-MW.pdf

NEPC Reviews (http://thinktankreview.org) provide the public, policymakers, and the press with timely, academically sound reviews of selected publications. NEPC Reviews are made possible in part by support provided by the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice: http://www.greatlakescenter.org

The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education, produces and disseminates high-quality, peer-reviewed research to inform education policy discussions. Visit us at: http://nepc.colorado.edu/

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Just 1 in 5 Business Owners Have Confidence in Their Tools to Achieve Success

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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Robbins Research International, the company behind Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery program, announced the release of an in-depth white paper on the current mindset of the American small and medium-sized business owner.

The 2020 edition of the company’s Business Owner Mindset Report asked 524 business owners and entrepreneurs questions that address the psychology that drives their decisions and attitudes toward future business growth. Questions were focused on the most common pain points of small business owners, such as work-life balance, financial stability, preparation for the upcoming recession, and the relative importance of purpose, or “finding your why.”

One essential finding was the significant gap between how entrepreneurs feel about their own skills versus the tools they have to succeed. More than half (52%) are still remarkably confident that they are prepared for whatever the economy pitches their way – including a full-blown recession. Just one year ago, the same study showed more than 6 in 10 reporting the same level of confidence, though, so news of a looming recession appears to be impacting the average business owner.

Still, today’s entrepreneurs are forging ahead with confidence, embracing their mission and rejecting old notions that success and sacrifice are one and the same. So what’s missing?

The research revealed that while business owners are certain they have the will to succeed, just 20% are very confident that they have the tools they need to get there. Finances are still the number one concern; in fact, the number of business owners who rate it as their biggest source of worry is growing. Yet entrepreneurs overwhelmingly love what they do and are optimistic about the future – they just need to put strategies in place to achieve their dreams.

“We wanted to understand what is keeping our clients up at night, and how we can provide better tools and resources to build their confidence, and, in turn, our economy.” said Brook Bishop, Executive Director of Business Mastery & Business Results Training at Robbins Research International. “These insights are essential to developing content for our offerings, such as our Small Business Owner toolkit and the Business Mastery program.”

For all the most valuable insights about the state of the American entrepreneur, view and download a complimentary copy of the white paper in full here.

About Tony Robbins:

Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist. For more than 37 years, millions of people have enjoyed the warmth, humor and dynamic presentation of Mr. Robbins’ corporate and personal development events. As the nation’s #1 life and business strategist, he’s called upon to consult and coach some of the world’s finest athletes, entertainers, Fortune 500 CEOs and even presidents of nations.

As an entrepreneur, he has more than 20 companies, a dozen of which he actively manages. At present, the companies he founded or partnered-in have combined annual sales of more than $6 billion a year. Also of note is Robbins’ marquee philanthropy, which spans more than three-and-a-half decades of serving those forgotten by society – children, the imprisoned and the homeless. He is responsible for feeding more than 42 million people, and this year, through his partnership with Feeding America, Robbins has committed to personally provide 50 million meals to those in need, and he is at work to get matching funds to feed 100 million people this year alone.

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Arthroscopic Options for Treating a Painful, Arthritic Thumb

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Dr. Alejandro Badia

The Thumb Implant is an effective alternative for relieving osteoarthritis of the joint at the base of the thumb – the basal joint.


MIAMI (PRWEB)

Pain relief is more available than ever for treating a painful arthritic thumb, thanks to the development of ever-newer technologies, says Miami-based orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD. Dr. Badia, a noted specialist in disorders and injuries of the hand, wrist and upper limbs, is using the BioPro® Modular Thumb Implant as an effective alternative for relieving osteoarthritis of the joint at the base of the thumb – the basal joint. He says such advances in biomaterials could supersede what has been, until now, the “gold standard” for surgical treatment – LRTI.

LRTI, normally performed as an outpatient procedure, involves removal of the thumb joint’s trapezium (carpal bone) and then a transfer of a tendon from the patient’s forearm to the trapezial space to stabilize the area and prevent collapse of the joint. Although experts contend LRTI provides “95 percent pain relief” and up to 80 percent return of gripping strength, the surgery has some major drawbacks.

“Removing the trapezium may shorten the thumb and leave patients few other options if symptoms persist,” Dr. Badia states. He adds that recovery from this kind of surgery also can be prolonged and painful.

Thumb ligament reconstruction without excising the arthritic bone may prove helpful if a patient only experiences a loose tendon, but no loss of bone cartilage, due to disease, Dr. Badia says.

Another common approach is basal joint fusion or arthrodesis which has its cons as well. It is usually limited to a patient’s non-dominant hand because the surgery is “associated with decreased range of motion,” transfer of normal forces in the thumb to other hand joints and a lack of complete fusion of bone at the thumb’s base, according to authors of a 2017 report in Orthopedic Reviews.

“Another option is arthroscopic reconstruction which I tend to use in younger, higher demand patients and when alternatives to surgery are sought. The use of Protease Inhibitors (like PRP on steroids!!) has shown promising results in early follow up of patients with this new modality of treatment,” Dr. Badia says.

“As the population ages but continues to be increasingly active, more effective approaches will be needed to provide pain relief from this debilitating osteoarthritic condition, while maintaining strength and range of motion in the thumb,” says Dr. Badia, founder and chief medical officer of the Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW®, a walk-in orthopedic care clinic.

Dr. Badia calls advances in artificial joint implants like the BioPro® a “step in the right direction.” Other scientists concur.

For example, in a February 2019 Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), authors write that, in a four-year follow-up, patients who received an advanced thumb-joint prosthesis – in this case, an Ivory® implant – experienced “significantly better thumb abduction, adduction, grip strength, pain relief, satisfaction and faster return to daily activities and previous work” than those who had undergone LRTI. The study included nearly 150 patients.

“Advancements in implant design and materials are overcoming the tendencies of older prosthetic versions to fracture, dislocate or simply fail to relieve pain and improve thumb function,” Dr. Badia explains. “Arthroplasty of the thumb is much like a total knee or hip replacement. All or part of the thumb joint is removed and replaced with a prosthesis.”

Associated with aging or previous thumb injury, osteoarthritis of the basal joint is the second most common arthritic condition of the hand, affecting approximately 15 percent of those above 30 years of age and about a third of postmenopausal women. The disorder, which leads to collagen loss and, in its later stages, bony overgrowths on the trapezium, can result in severe pain and loss of grip function and strength.

Physicians normally pursue conservative treatment approaches for patients in early stages of thumb arthritis, including use of anti-inflammatory medications, injection of corticosteroids, thumb splinting, and physical therapy. However, “these treatments are unable to alter the inevitable course of the disease’s progressive pain — and even thumb deformity — leaving only surgery as next line of defense,” Dr. Badia says.

“Main advantage of total joint surgery is that no bridges have been burned,” Dr. Badia adds. “If a patient’s symptoms persist, the thumb implant can be readily removed, and another surgical procedure performed.”

Meanwhile, he offers these tips for reducing the risk – or at least delaying onset — of basal joint osteoarthritis:

  • Perform simple hand exercises that include flexing and bending of fingers and finger touching.

  • Take frequent breaks from jobs requiring strong gripping of tools like hammers, wrenches or screwdrivers or involve pushing, pulling or lifting of heavy objects.

  • Practice good posture, especially when using hands for activities such as keyboard typing.

  • Follow a healthy lifestyle: stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight and eat foods high in nutrition.

Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW®, a walk-in orthopedic care clinic. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an honorary member of many international professional hand societies. Dr. Badia specializes in treating all problems related to the hand and upper extremities, including trauma, sports injury, joint reconstruction, nerve injuries and arthroscopic surgeries. http://www.OrthoNOWcare.com, http://www.drbadia.com, 305-227-4263.

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American Shaman Debuts First-Of-Its-Kind Sleep Product

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One of the most common issues facing people today is a lack of quality sleep,” says CEO Vince Sanders. “We developed CBNight to help people get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB)

American Shaman officially unveils its first sleep product, CBNight, on Friday, March 13 on World Sleep Day. The water-soluble tincture is the first American Shaman item to focus on cannabinol (CBN), a minor cannabinoid tied to several distinct sleep benefits.

“One of the most common issues facing people today is a lack of quality sleep,” says CEO Vince Sanders. “We developed CBNight to help people get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer.”

While better known cannabinoids, primarily THC and CBD, attach to CB1 and CB2 cell receptors, CBN also interacts with the TRPA-1, TRPV-2, TRPV-3, and TRPV-4 cellular ion channels. This results in a state of relaxation that supports consistent, deep sleep. Users report feeling refreshed, without the grogginess that accompanies other, more traditional sleep aids.

“This represents an exciting evolution in the development of cannabinoid products,” continues Sanders. “We’ve already seen phenomenal success in the utilization of our proprietary nanotechnology with CBD products. By applying this knowledge to CBNight, we’ve been able to create a tincture that has unsurpassed bioavailability, making it the first CBN oil of its kind on the market.”

CBNight, in accordance with Section 297A of the 2018 Farm Bill, contains less than 0.3 percent THC and has no psychoactive effects. CBD American Shaman recommends taking it with 8oz of water 30 minutes before bed. And, because of CBNight’s sleep-supporting properties, users should not operate heavy machinery or drive after taking it.

For more information visit https://cbdamericanshaman.com/cbn-oil.

About American Shaman

Based out of Kansas City, Missouri, American Shaman has been making high quality cannabinoid tinctures and products since 2014. The company was one of the first to utilize nanotechnology to increase the bioavailability of CBD. Additionally, American Shaman is one of only a handful of CBD companies to receive certification from the US Hemp Authority for its manufacturing and quality control processes.

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SONSIEL Issues National Call-to-Action for Protective Equipment Inventory Donations

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If you’re a business or scholastic institution, please consider how donations of any already available PPE within a community might help your local hospitals and healthcare providers.


MARBLEHEAD, Mass. (PRWEB)

In rapid response to the national emergency and to better combat COVID-19, the Society of Nurse Scientists Innovators Entrepreneurs & Leaders (SONSIEL) today launched an immediate national call-to-action requesting that non-hospital inventories of personal protective equipment (PPE) be shared with hospital and healthcare facilities via community dialogue.

The call-to-action, deemed SHARE (Strengthen Healthcare Ability to Respond to Emergencies), seeks to quickly raise awareness about the need for PPE on the front lines of care, and to spur, at the grassroots level, an immediate community dialogue regarding available supplies of urgently needed equipment.

Non-hospital healthcare organizations and commercial businesses use PPE and other needed equipment in day-to-day activities. Nursing and medical schools, pharmaceutical labs, veterinarians, dentists, and simulation centers, even construction, cleaning, and landscaping companies, may have PPE access and inventory. SONSIEL is asking hospital and healthcare facilities to look to these other entities for possible additional supply in order to help keep staff caring for COVID-19 patients and the patients themselves safe. The type of equipment needed, that commonly is used by other entities and in other industries, includes respirator masks, eyewear (goggles, shields, visors), and gloves (latex, latex-tipped, protective). Non-hospital healthcare providers also may have available inventories of gowns, caps, or other items.

Remarked Ann M. Corcoran, RN, BSN, SONSIEL Board of Directors, “Today, as this COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we’re launching a grassroots campaign, SHARE, to help ensure adequate supplies of equipment are available to healthcare workers tending to our most vulnerable population. At this time, many of our hospitals are facing a critical shortage of protective equipment; there are not enough gloves, masks, or gowns to safeguard our frontline healthcare workers. Healthcare workers must be protected—to enable them to continue to provide care, for their own well-being, and to prevent transmission to others. At present, there is this global shortage of equipment, a several-month delay, however we believe SHARE is an innovative, community-based solution that can help swiftly back-fill this temporary deficiency.”

Rebecca C. Love, MSN, RN, SONSIEL President & Co-Founder, said “Please join SONSIEL in this vital effort. We are asking you and everyone across the country to get out the word and start a dialogue. Think innovatively about where appropriate and needed supplies might be found to SHARE. If you’re a business or scholastic institution, please consider how donations of any already available PPE within a community might help your local hospitals and healthcare providers. While particular region and facility needs may differ, coming together, directly, in a conversation, locally, helps all of our communities target, identify, and triage supplies and equipment, so that what is in stock is made available to healthcare providers as soon as possible.”

Ms. Love concluded, “I’d like to thank the entire SONSIEL Board of Directors, who acted quickly and completely in supporting this initiative at a critical point in time. Together, I know we will get through this challenge, all of us, one community at a time.”

For information on SHARE, please visit https://sonsiel.org/coronavirus. SONSIEL will note companies, organizations, and individuals who want their giving story heard on the website and social media.

ABOUT SONSIEL

SONSIEL is a national and international platform for nurses, to engage and advocate for nursing’s role in influencing and directly impacting health through innovation and entrepreneurship. Nurses are on the front lines, working with all healthcare team members to keep patients and the community safe. For more information about SONSIEL, please visit https://sonsiel.org/.

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New Counseling Office Opens in Leominster, MA and Offers Appointments within 24 Hours

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LEOMINSTER, Mass. (PRWEB)

Thriveworks, a leading counseling chain with more than 100 offices in the US, opens its first Leominster office and 11th office in Massachusetts.

Thriveworks stands apart from local counseling practices by offering appointments within 24 hours and flexible scheduling opportunities. Additionally, they work with most major insurance companies.

“We want to connect our clients with an excellent therapist, fast. With extended hours for scheduling, online booking, and our own billing team, we make sure there are no barriers to getting these individuals the help they need,” says Ryan Culkin, Executive Clinic Director.

Thriveworks Leominster offers appointments in the evening and on the weekends for people who cannot make it in for a normal daytime session. Normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-9:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm.

About Thriveworks:

Thriveworks provides premium mental health care as well as excellent customer service. In addition to quick, flexible scheduling options, Thriveworks offers additional premium counseling benefits like online counseling opportunities, email access to one’s provider between sessions, and more.

Thriveworks partners with skilled, caring counselors and therapists with a wide range of specialties in depression therapy, anxiety therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, child therapy, family therapy, stress management counseling, life coaching, and more.

The philosophy at Thriveworks is that everyone can benefit from working with a qualified mental health counselor or coach. For more information, call (978) 401-4332 or visit https://thriveworks.com/leominster-counseling/

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Automotive Maintenance and Tire Centers NTB and Tire Kingdom Partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities

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Aligned in Hope

“Aligned in Hope affords us the opportunity to give back to RMHC families while doing what we do best, fixing cars, in our ultimate quest and firm belief in our ability and moral obligation to leave everything better – a TBC Corporation core value.”


PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (PRWEB)

TBC Corporation, the parent company to automotive maintenance and tire centers Tire Kingdom and NTB Tire & Service Centers, has announced a new partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). RMHC helps families with ill or injured children stay together, and close to the medical care their child needs at leading hospitals worldwide.

Through the partnership, Aligned in Hope will provide support to RMHC through the following efforts:


  • After leaving the hospital, RMHC families will receive a special membership card that offers discounts for life on tires and maintenance services at any Tire Kingdom and NTB Tire & Service Center in the United States.

  • Service discounts for shuttle vehicles utilized by Ronald McDonald House programs to transport families – helping to minimize vehicle downtime and prevent costly repairs.

  • Discounts on products for Ronald McDonald Care Mobile which provide access to medical, dental and health care resources in communities where children need it most.

  • TBC Associates at more than 600 Tire Kingdom and NTB Service Centers throughout 18 states will have the opportunity to participate in volunteer activities at and in support of local RMHC Chapters, further reinforcing the team’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of RMHC families.

The relationship between NTB, Tire Kingdom and RMHC will also be visible in-store and online through educational and promotional campaigns designed to make a difference and have an impact.

“We’re extremely excited about the opportunity to make an impact through our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities and their local Chapters throughout the United States,” said Erik R. Olsen, President & CEO of TBC Corporation. “Aligned in Hope affords us the opportunity to give back to RMHC families while doing what we do best, fixing cars, in our ultimate quest and firm belief in our ability and moral obligation to leave everything better – a TBC Corporation core value.”

An integral part of TBC and all business units spanning retail, franchise, wholesale, distribution, ecommerce and corporate shared services is corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, one of the company’s core values focuses on it — leave everything better. The company has initiatives that are driven by the company as well as initiatives that are Associate-driven, all communicated to associates via a formalized program called TBC Driven To Give (#TBCDrivenToGive).

“We are grateful to TBC Corporation and their commitment to providing support to RMHC families through their Aligned in Hope initiative,” said Sheila Musolino, President & CEO, RMHC. “This new partnership will provide essential tire and automotive resources to our system and RMHC families as they return home after their child’s medical treatment. We certainly look forward to welcoming TBC Associates to our local Chapters across the United States so they can experience first-hand the impact they are making for these families.”

ABOUT NTB® TIRE & SERVICE CENTERS

NTB® Tire & Service Centers provides a broad range of automotive maintenance and tire services at more than 400 retail locations. A brand of TBC Corporation, NTB is known as a trusted name in the automotive aftermarket due in large part to their trained and certified ASE technicians, exceptional customer service, and state-of-the-art equipment. To locate a store near you, visit NTB.com.

ABOUT TIRE KINGDOM® SERVICE CENTERS

Tire Kingdom® Service Centers, founded in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1972, provides a broad range of automotive maintenance and tire services in more than 190 retail locations throughout Florida. A brand of TBC Corporation, Tire Kingdom is known as a trusted name in the automotive aftermarket due in large part to trained and certified ASE technicians, exceptional customer service, and state-of-the-art equipment. To locate a store near you, visit TireKingdom.com.

ABOUT TBC CORPORATION

For more than 60 years, TBC Corporation (TBC), one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through a multi-channel strategy, has been a tire company ahead of the curve. Through worldwide operations spanning wholesale, retail, and franchise, TBC provides customers top tier brands and automotive maintenance and repair services with the underlying mission to exceed customer expectations. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico through TBC Brands, National Tire Wholesale (NTW), TBC International, and TBC de Mexico. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at more than 600 company-operated tire and automotive service centers under the brands Tire Kingdom® Service Centers and NTB® Tire & Service Centers. TBC, through a subsidiary, also owns the Big O Tires® and Midas® franchise systems.

ABOUT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation that creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Through its global network of over 275 Chapters in more than 65 countries and regions, and its three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House, the Ronald McDonald Family Room and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, RMHC helps families with ill or injured children stay together, and close to the medical care their child needs at leading hospitals worldwide. RMHC programs not only provide access to quality health care, they enable family-centered care ensuring families are fully supported and actively involved in their children’s care.

For more information, visit rmhc.org. Follow RMHC on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Puffy Cloud Comfort Now Available in Canada

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Puffy Mattress Launches in Canada

Puffy Launches in Canada

Expanding our reach to Canada is a direct result of growing demand from the region. We had many customers anticipating the launch of puffy.ca, and we are already excited about the results. Our launch in Canada enables us to bring better sleep and an easy buying experience to even more people.


NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (PRWEB)

Puffy, makers of the Most Comfortable Mattress, has officially launched in Canada, the latest move in the company’s 2020 expansion strategy.

Puffy is a mattress company known for Cloud Comfort and the dreamy feeling of Sleeping On A Cloud.

Since launching in the US, the online mattress retailer has built a loyal customer base of comfort-loving fans who are achieving a level of sleep they never thought possible.

Determined to meet the growing demand for the premium comfort of luxurious memory foam mattresses and accessories, Puffy’s launch in Canada is the start of a broader expansion strategy to help more people achieve optimal sleep.

“Expanding our reach to Canada is a direct result of growing demand from the region. We had many customers anticipating the launch of puffy.ca, and we are already excited about the results. Our launch in Canada enables us to bring better sleep and an easy buying experience to even more people.”

“We are looking forward to continuing this growth in new regions in 2020 and beyond,” said Arthur Andreasyan, CEO at Puffy.

Canada Made Manufacturing

Puffy’s launch in Canada extends further than the brand’s e-commerce activation. Puffy went live in Canada, complete with ‘Made in Canada’ mattress manufacturing.

This commitment to utilizing resources from the region is an essential aspect of Puffy’s promise to customers.

One hundred percent of Puffy Mattresses are made in Canada. This includes the Cloud Cover, the Cloud Foam, assembly, and finishing.

It’s all Canadian made with Puffy’s signature Cloud Comfort, a feeling that thousands of American sleepers have fallen in love with.

Much of Puffy’s success to date in the United States stems from the company’s commitment to luxurious comfort, at an accessible price point, that does not compromise on quality.

It was only natural for the Puffy team to bring that same guarantee of comfort and quality to Canadians.

“Our launch in Canada with a Made in Canada label was a non-negotiable. It’s our goal to redefine the rules of comfort and quality sleep, and to do this using resources in the region itself is exactly how we like to operate.”

“Manufacturing in Canada and creating local teams helps us do more for the economy and connect with customers on a deeper level. We wanted to extend the exact level of detail we provide in the United States to the Canada region. We believe customers prefer to buy products made at home,” said Arthur Andreasyan, CEO at Puffy.

Canada’s Best Rated Mattress

Puffy’s memory foam cooling mattress range has won numerous best mattress awards for irresistible cloud comfort, enhanced support, and it’s cooling properties which help people regulate temperature for the best sleep in every season.

Puffy has accumulated a large trophy cabinet of accolades, including Best Mattress 2020, Best Memory Foam Mattress 2020, and Best Cloud-Like Feel Mattress, among many others.

While the mattress industry boasts many ‘better sleep’ experiences, Puffy’s positioning is consistent and concentrated on what the brand considers the essential elements of good sleep.

Not confusing science or technology, but rather, contouring comfort, targeted support, and modern aesthetics so consumers can create a bedroom they love spending time in.

More Than Mattresses

Puffy’s growth from mattress company to bedroom company is noticeable with an increasing range of bedding, accessories, and bedroom furniture designed to fulfill the same desires for luxurious, comfortable, and supportive sleep.

Other trending products in the Puffy range include the Adjustable Bed Frame, the ultra-soft Puffy Comforter, and new-release silky 100% Bamboo Bed Sheets.

To find out more about Puffy Canada, visit https://puffy.ca.

About Puffy

Puffy is a global mattress company currently operating in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Puffy team is committed to developing total bedroom solutions to help customers achieve optimal sleep health. The company was founded on the idea of creating mattresses and bedroom products that feel like sleeping on a cloud.

Puffy has been featured on The Talk, and was recently awarded Best Mattress of 2020. Puffy sells all products direct-to-consumers online. For more information visit https://puffy.com.

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Showcasing Innovative Solutions that Provide Access to Critical Patient Information

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Our technology is at the cutting edge of healthcare data access and distribution. As we begin a new year and a new decade, it’s important that our branding and online user experience reflects the innovative nature of our solutions and the forward-thinking attitude of our expert team.


NATICK, Mass. (PRWEB)

Interbit Data, a leading technology company dedicated to providing hospital care teams with on-demand access to crucial patient data, has announced the launch of its refreshed website, including a new tagline and look and feel.

With more than 23 years in business, Interbit Data delivers innovative software solutions to hospitals and health systems across North America that are looking to streamline the way they share information and distribute reports enterprise-wide, including to offsite clinics and users. Interbit Data also provides care teams access to critical information during planned and unplanned system downtimes and/or cyberattacks, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.

“Our technology is at the cutting edge of healthcare data access and distribution. As we begin a new year and a new decade, it’s important that our branding and online user experience reflects the innovative nature of our solutions and the forward-thinking attitude of our expert team,” says Arthur Young, President and CEO of Interbit Data.

Interbit Data offers two distinct software solutions, NetDelivery and NetSafe. NetDelivery is an automated report distribution solution that delivers information generated from a hospital’s healthcare information system (HCIS) to clinicians and staff across the organization, helping hospitals improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and provide optimal patient service and high-quality care, all while meeting compliance with federal patient privacy and access requirements. NetSafe ensures uninterrupted accessibility to critical patient information during system downtimes in a secure, HIPAA-compliant environment. These downtimes may be planned, such as routine system updates, unplanned, such as power outages and natural disasters, or crises, such as data breaches and cyberattacks. In either instance, NetSafe’s Point-of-Care and CyberCrisis Vault modules ensure access to the information needed to avoid care interruption.

“As a Registered Nurse, I can attest to the fact that without access to the right information, patient safety can and will be compromised,” says Kelley Smith, RN, MPH, former nurse at Henry Ford Health System. “Care teams must have uninterrupted access to a patient’s clinical history, medication schedule, allergies and more, or we just can’t make the real-time decisions necessary for safe and effective care. Whether it’s power outages or cyberattacks, interruptions happen, and Interbit Data’s solutions help ensure we have the information we need at all times.”

About Interbit Data

Interbit Data is an industry leader in data accessibility for hospitals and health systems. Our software solutions ensure secure, reliable access to patient information anytime, anywhere – including at offsite locations, during system downtimes, and even during cyberattacks. With more than 23 years in business and more than 700 customers across North America, we are experts at data access and report distribution, empowering you to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, provide optimal patient service and high-quality care, all while meeting federal patient privacy and access requirements. Discover more at interbitdata.com.

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DiabetesSisters Continues Support for Women Living with Diabetes during COVID-19 Watch

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DiabetesSisters has suspended all in-person meetings until May 31, 2020. PODS Leaders may hold meetings virtually, using DiabetesSisters online or conference call account.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

DiabetesSisters is following national guidelines and has suspended all in-person Meetups effective immediately. Meetup Leaders and the community they serve have the opportunity to continue monthly PODS Meetups using online or conference call methods through May 31, 2020. As a national nonprofit with a large number of volunteer leaders in communities across the United States, striving to improve the health and quality of life for women with diabetes, DiabetesSisters is committed to closely following the situation regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), and lowering the impact of COVID-19 on both its volunteers and the members of peer support groups those volunteers lead.

“We know that even (and especially) during this time, women living with diabetes need peer support,” said Anna Norton, MS, CEO of DiabetesSisters. “We will monitor the situation and communicate with PODS Leaders if these dates require an extension.”

People with diabetes have been identified as one group that may face higher risks of complications when dealing with COVID-19. For the health and safety of its volunteer leaders, group members, and staff, DiabetesSisters is following recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

About the PODS Meetup Program:

Since 2010, the PODS (Part of DiabetesSisters) Meetup Program has offered monthly support to women living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes, providing a safe and nonjudgmental place to discuss the successes and challenges of living with diabetes. Led by women living with diabetes, the groups offer true peer support focused on women and diabetes. The PODS Meetup Program reaches more than 2,000 women annually in person and online. Women age 18 and over, living with any type of diabetes or prediabetes, are invited to attend PODS Meetups.

About DiabetesSisters:

A 501(c)3 nonprofit, DiabetesSisters is the only organization nationwide focusing exclusively on women living with diabetes. Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of women living with and at risk of developing diabetes and to advocate on their behalf. DiabetesSisters has a nearly 50,000-member peer network that united women with diabetes for the purpose of support, education, and advocacy. Signature programs include monthly peer support meetings (PODS Meetups); the Minority Initiative Program; Annual Leadership Institute for volunteer leaders; online expert articles, blog posts, forums; and conference. For more information, visit http://www.diabetessisters.org.

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