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Menopause Care Gets a Tech Upgrade with Gennev’s New All-Inclusive Remote HealthFix Membership

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“Women shouldn’t have to be wealthy to afford a personal nutritionist or exercise specialist, or gain access to menopause professionals,” says Gennev CEO and co-founder Jill Angelo.


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Making it easier than ever for women in midlife to get personalized, remote, and relevant care, Gennev (https://gennev.com) today announced its new monthly membership service “HealthFix” support for women in menopause. HealthFix offers a unique, 3-in-1 customizable approach that enables women to schedule appointments with telemedicine-based OB/GYNs for medical advice and prescriptions, as well as access professional health coaches and registered dietitians via video, chat, and text messaging. To round out HealthFix, Gennev also integrates its popular retail menopause symptom relief products, including dietary supplements, lubricants, and hygiene solutions.

“Women shouldn’t have to be wealthy to afford a personal nutritionist or exercise specialist, or gain access to menopause professionals,” says Gennev CEO and co-founder Jill Angelo. “With Gennev’s telemedicine service and additional new HealthFix membership, the everyday woman can get the personalized and remote care she needs throughout her entire journey — without breaking the bank.”

Founded in 2016, Gennev pioneered the modern-day online clinic for women in menopause. Today, over 25,000 women have turned to Gennev’s Menopause Assessment to discover if they’re in menopause, find solutions for symptom relief, and seek care from experienced female practitioners. This “Made for Women in Menopause” approach to healthcare makes it convenient to secure prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or birth control and get medical advice from OB/GYNs while keeping rates comparable to most co-pays.

However, Gennev has learned that menopause management goes beyond providing prescription support, because not every woman can or wishes to take hormone therapy. To fill the gap, Gennev built the HealthFix membership to offer women both behavioral and medical solutions to menopause symptoms through a team of health coaches, registered dietitians, physiologists, and OB/GYNs. Gennev’s continued innovation advances the possibilities of telemedicine to give women the physical and mental health support they need online. In addition, because Gennev’s platform is online to support women through the entire lifecycle of menopause, at this critical time with COVID-19, Gennev is focused on helping women stay out of waiting rooms to keep space open for critical patients and to follow social distancing protocols.

“Too often, women are forced to put up with misinformation and resort to Facebook Groups, searching the Internet, or working with health professionals who do not understand the idiosyncrasies of menopause,” says Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, M.D., OB/GYN, North American Menopause Society (NAMS)-certified practitioner, and Chief Medical Officer at Gennev. “HealthFix helps women feel supported from a medical and lifestyle perspective and minimizes the burden of managing communications across various healthcare professionals.”

How the HealthFix Membership Works

When a woman signs up for HealthFix, she becomes a member of the Gennev community. She’s advised to take the Gennev Menopause Assessment to understand where she is in the menopause journey. Via Gennev’s digital health platform, she is prompted to schedule her first, video-based appointment with a coach to create a personalized care plan. This approach takes into account the woman’s unique experience with menopause to formulate a personal plan, as there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to symptoms.

With access to unlimited chat and/or video conferencing, she can communicate with her HealthFix coach for regular check-ins, refinements to her plan, and if needed, to help her schedule time with one of Gennev’s telemedicine-based OB/GYNs. Every HealthFix member’s experience is unique to her symptoms and lifestyle situation, which determines the frequency of contact between patient, coach, and doctor.

HealthFix members manage their personal plan via their health dashboard where they can track their top menopause symptoms and access Wellness Packs for Hot Flashes and Nutrition & Exercise. Each HealthFix Wellness Pack includes education resources including videos, symptom trackers, and week-by-week action plans. Quarterly, HealthFix members receive complementary Gennev dietary supplements, lubricants, and hygiene products for symptom relief formulated by Gennev OB/GYN and Naturopathic doctors. Additional product discounts and free shipping are also available.

“When I found Gennev, I was having perimenopausal episodes that were taking three days out of my life on a monthly basis. I had constant hot flashes, extreme fatigue, GI symptoms, and I was emotionally fragile. At Gennev, I found people who understand what I’m going through. The health coaches worked with me and helped me function. Now I’m able to be present for my loved ones and for my work, and I no longer worry about missing three days from life,” says HealthFix member Jennifer B. “HealthFix is a great value and I highly recommend it for anyone suffering through perimenopause.”

Pricing

To support all women during their menopause journey, HealthFix offers two monthly memberships. For those who want all-inclusive access to OB/GYNs and health coaches, HealthFix Premium is available for $75 per month, which is less than the cost of a one-time, 30-minute Gennev telemedicine appointment. For those who only want access to health coaches (who are also registered dietitians) and aren’t seeking medical advice, HealthFix Basic is available for $25 per month. Memberships can be month-to-month or on an annual basis.

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About Gennev

Gennev is the first-of-its-kind online clinic for women in menopause. The company’s mission is to empower every woman to take control of her health in the second half of life. Founded by former Microsoft executive Jill Angelo and former Neutrogena executive Jacqui Brandwynne, Gennev provides telemedicine with menopause-certified OB/GYNs, on-demand telehealth coaching with registered dietitians, plus health and wellness products, community, and free education. Thousands of women globally have completed the Gennev Menopause Assessment to understand where they are in the journey and receive recommended health and wellness solutions. For more information, visit https://gennev.com.

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Charter Oak State College Completes Two Day Drill of Staff Remote Deployment

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Charter Oak State College is Connecticut’s public online college.

“Being able to remotely deploy our administrative staff to fully continue operations in any crises is a major undertaking and we have successfully completed our drill,” said College President Ed Klonoski.


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Charter Oak State College Completes Two Day Drill of Administrative Staff Remote Deployment

Ensures fully operability of online college during COVID-19 Crises

Charter Oak State College, (http://www.CharterOak.edu), Connecticut’s public online college, and a member of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system, has completed a two day test of its remote administrative opereations.

Since 1973 the College has been a distance learning provider and now offers Bachelors, Masters, Associates and Certificate programs online in a variety of fields including Health Care, Early Childhood Education, Public Safety, Cyber Security, Business and more. While students and faculty already take and teach courses online, the College’s staff operations are based in New Britain and Newington, CT.

“Being able to remotely deploy our administrative staff to fully continue operations in any crises is a major undertaking and we have successfully completed our drill,” said College President Ed Klonoski. “Our historically remote students and faculty are already two strong legs of our tripod. The remote deployment of our administrative staff was the third leg we needed to test.”

In response to the COVID-19 health crises the College had taken the following steps last week and early this week to ensure operations:


  • The College President activated the College’s Pandemic Continuity Plan

  • Contact information including phone numbers, email and a dedicated web page (http://www.charteroak.edu/updates) were provided to online students and faculty.

  • Should students or faculty or family members become ill the College prepared to extend deadlines for both course completion for students or extending course dates for faculty.

  • The College is planning for faculty backup in the event a faculty member is unable to continue teaching their course.

  • Following System Office guidance, the College has frozen all institutional out-of-state travel and events of persons over 100.


The College’s Administrative Staff participated in a two day remote deployment test of its operations on March 10 & 11. As part of that drill the College:

  • Deployed technology (both hardware and software) to its administrative staff prior to the deployment.

  • It conducted technology trainings to support staff in making the move to an online work environment.

  • Instituted daily online check-ins of its remote staff which provided the management team with a real time view of its administrative capacity and operations.

  • Instituted remote Incident Command Team meetings to oversee its operations and ensure rapid decision making capabilities.

  • As part of its online structure the College continued to recruit, enroll, register, advise and teach students. It continued all business office functions including accounts payable and receivable. The Financial Aid office continued all operations including the distribution of financial aid to students.

Klonoski said, “This is a rapidly evolving situation but this drill provides us with the confidence we needed to be able to deploy our entire staff remotely should we need to make that decision.”

Founded in 1973, Charter Oak State College (http://www.CharterOak.edu) is Connecticut’s public online college, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields including Health Information Management, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education and Business Administration. The College offers master’s degrees in Health Care Administration and Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership. Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and governed by Connecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education.

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Ponce Health Sciences University – St. Louis to Build New Campus with a School of Medicine

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A rendering of the proposed Ponce Health Sciences University campus, in the footprint of the 'NorthSide Regeneration Innovation District.'

A rendering of the proposed Ponce Health Sciences University campus, in the footprint of the ‘NorthSide Regeneration Innovation District.’

Our new campus in the heart of St Louis advances our efforts as a University to put action behind our vision of providing medical education and research opportunities dedicated to addressing and impacting health disparities on local and national levels.


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On Friday, March 6, local leaders and elected officials including Congressman Lacey Clay gathered to join Ponce Health Sciences University President and CEO/Co-founder of Tiber Health, Dr. David Lenihan, as he unveiled his plans for an $80 million educational investment in North St. Louis. Among the commitment, a School of Medicine and a hospital, will provide anchors for the City of St Louis to grow as a medical hub.

The investment will be centered around the School of Medicine as an expansion of Ponce Health Sciences University (Ponce, Puerto Rico) satellite campus in St Louis. The new campus will provide a permanent home for Ponce Health Sciences University in St. Louis as well as fulfill a commitment to improve community health via their innovative Master of Science in Medical Sciences program, a pre-medical master’s program which offers an alternate pathway for students pursuing medical school admission.

The announcement comes on the heels of reports from the Missouri Hospital Association, noting the U.S. faces an estimated shortage of 49,000 primary care physicians over the next 10 years. As population diversity increases, communities will require more doctors who possess the training, skill and cultural competency to meet demand for essential, quality health care. The high cost, testing and selection process of traditional U.S. medical schools has systemically excluded underrepresented minorities from pursuing successful paths to medical careers.

“PHSU offers a compelling solution for closing this gap between the medical school selection process and professional healthcare delivery,” says Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, Chancellor of PHSU St Louis. “Our new campus in the heart of St Louis advances our efforts as a University to be recognized as academic and research leaders. It also allows us to put action behind our vision of providing medical education and research opportunities dedicated to addressing and impacting health disparities on local and national levels.”

About Ponce Health Sciences University – St. Louis

The St. Louis Campus expands Ponce Health Sciences University’s global network and extends efforts to serve diverse and underserved communities. Ponce Health Sciences University is a fully accredited university dedicated to providing the highest quality graduate education programs available in medicine, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences, and public health in order to prepare world-class, culturally competent health professionals to better serve a growing population of diverse patients across the United States. Located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and St. Louis, MO, PHSU is recognized around the world for its medical education and research achievements.

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Virtual Reality Company, Artists of the Industry Offers Solution for…

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AOFTHEI Announces new interactive 360 event broadcast platform, as many events, trade shows, and meetings are canceling due to the COVID-19 CoronaVirus, creating demand for virtual 360 immersive…

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How Can Tech Startups Survive During the Economic Downfall?

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Markets Analytics (Source: Morning Brew)

Markets Analytics (Source: Morning Brew)


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Until fairly recently, we’ve been lucky to live in an era of economic growth. In light of recent world events, however, we can now say for sure that an economic crisis is going to affect all industries, no exceptions. While some companies prefer to hold tight and wait until recession beats them over the head, experienced entrepreneurs have already undertaken crisis prevention efforts to stay afloat. Reacting to a crisis in the middle of it is similar to trying to save the ship when it is already sinking. When a recession affects your operations, it’s better to have a well-developed plan ready to be implemented.

Coronavirus

The rapid spread of COVID-19 in the world has caused an unprecedented plunge in the global market that has been getting worse, ever since the Black Monday collapse. Rising concerns over coronavirus have forced governments in Asia and Europe to implement a set of tough restrictions, which could not help but affect business operations at all levels.

As the disease outbreak is rapidly moving towards Europe, its consequences are becoming more and more evident in the modern fast-paced business environment. Wall Street is currently experiencing its worst period since the time of the Great Depression. With more than £3.9tn in losses, it has recently reported the biggest fall in the value of global markets in recorded history. A similar tendency is becoming evident in FTSE 100, with an 823-point dive in February, which can be converted into £206 billion in losses.

Oil-Price War

The panic on the stock markets was doubled by the decision of the Russian Federation not to proceed with bigger production cuts in the oil sector. Saudi Arabia, together with other members of OPEC, made an effort to reduce oil exploitation with an aim to cope with declining demand due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, Russia’s position, based on the belief that the deal would only benefit North American manufacturers, led to the collapse of negotiations in Vienna. The parties were unwilling to make any concessions, which resulted in the next oil-price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia.

When Saudi Arabia reduced its oil price by $8 per barrel, which appeared to be the most significant price reduction in history, Wall Street witnessed the largest plunge since the Great Depression. On March 9, the Dow Jones Index dropped by more than 2000 points, or 7.8% and it continues to fall due to the rapid spread of coronavirus in the world. A similar tendency is observed with other indexes: the S&P has lost more than $5 billion since February. Over 3500 stocks have seen their record-week lows on the NYSE, and this is only the beginning. This day was dubbed “Black Monday”, which was the worst trading day since October 2008.

How Can Tech Companies Prepare for the Crisis?

The upcoming economic crisis promises to become one of the most significant events in the history of humanity. If you are wondering how to survive an economic crisis and save your startup from collapse, lead economists advise you not to stop your operations, but instead to carry on providing your services to customers, which will positively affect your reputation after the crisis and save most of your repeat customers. At the same time, this period is the best time to tighten your belt and think of the best ways to cut costs.

The reduction in payroll is often a necessity for businesses during challenging times. You might be forced to resort to headcount and focus on improving your productivity. The best solution here is to undertake effective cost-cutting measures, such as outsourcing or out-staffing, which will provide you with significant competitive advantages in the modern harsh business environment:

You get more with less expense. In the conditions when you’re forced to reduce your workforce, you have a need to maintain the same level of productivity by cooperating with service providers. Since rates are lower in developing economies, such as Ukraine, India, and Latin America, you have a chance to proceed with the development process without spending many resources on improving your operations. There are a number of companies with a good reputation ready to provide tech entrepreneurs with excellent value for their money and top-notch software development services. Currently, outsourcing is seen as one of the most effective steps to cut costs without significant risk of disrupting in-house operations.

Fast development and shorter time to market. As a rule, outsourcing companies have a rich talent pool ready to support tech startups at any stage of the development process. Even with tight deadlines, you’re likely to find a vendor who will be able to cope with the challenges and provide you with a full-fledged product.

Cost-effective development scheme. Even when most companies experience difficult times, there is still an opportunity to raise funds. In-house development is almost always associated with considerable risks, which might discourage investors from funding your project. If coronavirus spreads further and the financial crisis of 2020 stagnates, startups might consider closing their operations or making a break. By outsourcing your development to a vendor, you provide investors with a cost-effective development scheme that is always seen as an appealing opportunity, even in times of crisis.

Extend your Runway. This point is especially relevant to early-stage tech startups that do not have positive cashflow. Even Sequoia Capital in their memo recommends to prepare contingency plans and save as much runway as you can. Although the forecasts are not optimistic, nobody knows how long this crisis might last, or whether there’ll be another financial crisis. Thus, it is better to save now to be able to withstand a few more quarters. Outsourcing might help up-and-coming companies to extend their runway as much as possible.

Economic downfall always marks a difficult period for everyone involved, and only the strongest and wisest are going to survive. Lots of companies have already established their R&D centers in top outsourcing hubs with an aim to leverage the consequences of the economic meltdown. Even with all the challenges involved, such as time-zone differences or communication barriers, it might become a springboard for startups into a new, prospering economy.

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Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Show Success in Treating Hemophilia A in Mice

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In a new study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), researchers at the University of California, Davis and the Chinese Academy of Science demonstrate how induced pluripotent stem cells can provide a renewable supply of endothelial cells. These cells can then be genetically modified to produce high levels of a clotting protein that was used to successfully treat hemophilia A in mice.

Hemophilia A is a disorder in which the blood does not clot normally, causing people with the condition to bleed more than normal after an injury or surgery. In the most severe cases, this can lead to disability or death.

“The culprit behind hemophilia A is a protein called factor VIII (FVIII), which is responsible for blood clotting,” explained Ping Zhou, Ph.D., of UC Davis’ Stem Cell Program and co-lead investigator on the new study. “In hemophilia A patients, we find that this protein is either defective or missing altogether.”

Currently the standard treatment for hemophilia A involves repeated infusions of recombinant FVIII proteins. However, this treatment has multiple challenges. Infusion of the FVIII protein can treat, but not cure the disease. Also, the treatments must be given two to three times a week, so long-term they can be inconvenient and pose a risk of infection. In addition, this treatment is extremely costly, with the median price being $98,334 annually, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Economics, and it is a lifelong expense. “Furthermore, bleeding episodes are still common even with factor replacement therapy due to the fluctuation of the infused FVIII levels,” said Aijun Wang, Ph.D., of the UC Davis School of Medicine and the other lead investigator on the study.

Cell therapy is actively being studied as a potential alternative therapy for hemophilia A. Multiple cell types have been tested for the delivery of FVIII in vivo with promising results. However, some major challenges remain — mainly, finding a sufficient supply of the therapeutic cells and a way to sustain their engraftment.

In the study published in SCTM, the researchers explored endothelial cells (ECs) derived from hemophilia A patients’ induced pluripotent stem cells (HA-iPSC-ECs) as a way to deliver FVIII.

“FVIII is primarily produced in ECs in a non-diseased human being, so this means that ECs hold great potential for development as a cell therapy for hemophilia A,” Dr. Wang explained. “Also, since hemophilia A is a genetic disease, a child born with the disease needs to be treated early in life. Therefore, we assessed the engraftment of the HA-iPSC-ECs at the neonatal stage in comparison to the adult stage, an analysis not previously studied. Finally, we assessed the functionality of the human HA-iPSC-ECs in attenuating hemophilia.”

To conduct their study, they collected cells from patients with hemophilia A, induced them to become induced pluripotent stem cells and then ECs and genetically modified the cells to express high levels of FVIII.

“Not only did the results produce an ample supply of ECs, but when we tested how the HA-iPSC-ECs affected mice with hemophilia A we found they were indeed capable of durable engraftment in both neonatal and adult animals. We also found that the FVIII in the cells functionally corrected or alleviated the animals’ hemophilia A symptoms,” Dr. Zhou said.

“As such, we believe that this study is a significant step forward in developing a cell therapy for hemophilia A, and that it provides proof-of concept that HA-iPSC-derived ECs can serve as an autologous cell factory to deliver FVIII for treating hemophilia A in adults and newborns, too.”

“The findings emerging from this study are interesting and useful. The opportunity of using iPSCs as a source of factor VIII producing cells that have the potential to treat hemophilia A is appealing and needs to be explored further for a potential clinical application,” said Anthony Atala, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of STEM CELLS Translational Medicine and director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

The full article, “Endothelial Cells Derived from Patients’ Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Sustained FVIII Delivery and the Treatment of Hemophilia A,” can be accessed at https://stemcellsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/sctm.19-0261.

About STEM CELLS Translational Medicine: STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), co-published by AlphaMed Press and Wiley, is a monthly peer-reviewed publication dedicated to significantly advancing the clinical utilization of stem cell molecular and cellular biology. By bridging stem cell research and clinical trials, SCTM will help move applications of these critical investigations closer to accepted best practices. SCTM is the official journal partner of Regenerative Medicine Foundation.

About AlphaMed Press: Established in 1983, AlphaMed Press with offices in Durham, NC, San Francisco, CA, and Belfast, Northern Ireland, publishes two other internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals: STEM CELLS® (http://www.StemCells.com), celebrating its 38th year, is the world’s first journal devoted to this fast paced field of research. The Oncologist® (http://www.TheOncologist.com), also a monthly peer-reviewed publication, entering its 25th year, is devoted to community and hospital-based oncologists and physicians entrusted with cancer patient care. All three journals are premier periodicals with globally recognized editorial boards dedicated to advancing knowledge and education in their focused disciplines.

About Wiley: Wiley, a global company, helps people and organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our online scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, combined with our digital learning, assessment and certification solutions, help universities, learned societies, businesses, governments and individuals increase the academic and professional impact of their work. For more than 200 years, we have delivered consistent performance to our stakeholders. The company’s website can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.

About Regenerative Medicine Foundation (RMF): The non-profit Regenerative Medicine Foundation fosters strategic collaborations to accelerate the development of regenerative medicine to improve health and deliver cures. RMF pursues its mission by producing its flagship World Stem Cell Summit, honouring leaders through the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Action Awards, and promoting educational initiatives.

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Horror Comedy short film “Mrs. Sanders” explores the Horrors of our Health Care System

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The Teacher of Your Nightmares


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Noemi Zeigler, college film professor, is making society take a step back and look at how the healthcare system is set up to let Americans down. Zeigler’s latest short movie “Mrs. Sanders,” a collaboration with her film students, combines horror and comedy to capture a teacher’s desperate scheme to finance her medical procedure.

“Mrs. Sanders” is a story about a college professor who discovers her insurance has declined to cover a medical procedure. She googles “Medicare for All” and up comes an article about Bernie Sanders. She comically makes out with a photo of Bernie on the screen, making it clear Bernie is her savior and therefore the object of her romantic adulation. Things go awry when Mrs. Sanders discovers Bernie’s presidential run is being squashed by both establishment Democrats and Republicans alike. Enter her students stage right. They file into class and Mrs. Sanders zeros in on Charlie who takes a seat in the front row. Cue a creepy soundtrack as she endeavors on a scheme to get her medical needs taken care of at Charlie’s expense.

Zeigler, an adjunct professor of film and media communications, credits Jordan Peele’s breakout movie “Get Out” for inspiring her to play with the horror genre. Peele describes Get Out as a “social thriller,” because it asks the viewer to look at the real life horrors and oppression that African Americans face in everyday life. With Mrs. Sanders, Zeigler decided to examine the horrors suffered by the poor and eroding middle class vis a vis medical care. She accentuates in sharp terms the lack of access to universal healthcare in a country with an $800 billion dollar military budget, corporations that pay zero taxes while their minimum wage workers need food stamps to eat, and health care and pharma industries are only driven by the profit motive while average people resort to rationing their insulin and other meds. And now, with the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, its becoming evident that gaps in health insurance coverage can help speed the spread of the virus.

Approximately 27 million Americans, or about 9% of the population, live without any form of health insurance. Many of these uninsured may delay getting tested for coronavirus, which many experts say will likely contribute to the virus becoming an epidemic. “Mrs. Sanders” brings to light that in the richest country on the planet, lack of medical care is a travesty, unethical and a real life horror.

“Mrs. Sanders” helps to make the case for Medicare for All, Bernie Sanders’ signature platform which boldly presumes that health care is a right and not a privilege. With Zeigler’s real life students participating in the production of the short film (including writing, cinematography, editing and sound design), she feels this is evidence of a new awakening where young people are increasingly using media as a tool to promote social justice.

ABOUT NOEMI ZEIGLER (producer, lead actor, supervising editor):

Noemi aka Madeline Minx is an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker and performer and an adjunct professor, teaching film and media production at several colleges. She earned her MFA in Film Directing from the American Film Institute. She’s currently developing several film and TV projects with Wendy Kram (producer, Mad Money). Her full bio is available on her website at https://madelineminx.com/about-me

CONTACT:

Noemi Zeigler

415-756-5181

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Mrs. Sanders Full movie: https://youtu.be/Vcx8zBqGIJ8

Mrs. Sanders Trailer: https://youtu.be/Cu6QIktYllc

Website: https://madelineminx.com/mrs-sanders-movie

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easyMedicare.com Doubled Medicare Resources in 2019

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“Confusion about Medicare can have serious consequences, such as extra costs or gaps in coverage,” says Anthony P. Solazzo, CEO of e-TeleQuote. “Making these resources available to the general public is a critical element in our mission to make navigating Medicare easier for everyone.”


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easyMedicare.com (https://www.easyMedicare.com), an affiliate of e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., published more than 100 Medicare resources in 2019. All of easyMedicare.com’s educational resources are available at no cost.

The new Medicare resources published in 2019 include 100 instructional articles, six videos, a Medicare Annual Election Period toolkit, and a guide to Medicare and Turning 65. Article and video topics cover a wide range of Medicare concerns, including enrollment periods, benefit options, changes to Medicare, finding help with costs, dual eligibility for both Medicare and Medicaid plans, and healthcare options for working past the age of 65. The company expanded their educational efforts on social media as well, sharing articles and Medicare tips on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

In 2019, easyMedicare.com also launched the Medicare Online Enrollment Portal, where people can find, compare, and enroll in Medicare Advantage Plans fully online. This self service tool enables people to research and choose plans at a time and place that is convenient for them.

“Confusion about Medicare can have serious consequences, such as extra costs or gaps in coverage,” says Anthony P. Solazzo, CEO of e-TeleQuote. “Making these resources available to the general public, using mediums and platforms on which people are comfortable accessing them, is a critical element in our mission to make navigating Medicare easier for everyone.”

The Medicare resources created in 2019, as well as other resources, can be viewed at http://www.easyMedicare.com.

About e-TeleQuote and easyMedicare.com

e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., the owner and operator of easyMedicare.com, is an independent digital insurance marketplace providing individuals the ability to purchase Medicare insurance from the comfort of their homes. The company diligently researches available plan options from multiple insurance carriers, helping people choose a plan that best suits their needs. e-TeleQuote provides personal consultation through experienced licensed Medicare advisors who suggest plan coverage options based on an individual’s particular needs. The company has proudly served tens of thousands of people across the United States.

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Wellbeats offers free on-demand, virtual fitness subscriptions to employers until April 30 to help fight the spread of coronavirus

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By making Wellbeats’ fitness and nutrition content available for free, we hope to improve broader workplace health and support the efforts of employers across the country as they strive to maintain normal business operations during this public health crisis.


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The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has shut down national events, slowed travel, and caused a growing number of companies to enforce work-from-home policies until health officials are able to stop the spread of the virus. In addition to impacting workforce productivity and scheduling, coronavirus is making consumers reluctant to hit the gym. To support employers in their efforts to maintain employee health and well-being during this time, Wellbeats announced today that the company will offer its on-demand, virtual fitness subscriptions free of charge to U.S. employers through April 30, 2020. This offer is effective immediately.

According to president and CEO Jason Von Bank, Wellbeats is offering its full library of more than 500 on-demand fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes to employers who want to ensure employees can maintain fitness and well-being routines while working from home. The offer is available to employers in the United States who do not currently contract with Wellbeats.

“Staying fit and eating well boosts the body’s immune system, while exercise is a great way to manage stress during challenging times such as this,” said Von Bank. “By making Wellbeats’ fitness and nutrition content available for free, we hope to improve broader workplace health and support the efforts of employers across the country as they strive to maintain normal business operations during this public health crisis.”

Employers who want to take advantage of this offer should email media@wellbeats.com for more information and a registration code. Employees can then access the fitness content via Windows, iOS, or Android devices to stream classes from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Wellbeats has also developed marketing tools that human resource teams can use to promote the content.

Wellbeats’ classes cover a wide range of activities, from high-intensity interval training to yoga and stretching. There are classes for users of all ages, ability levels, and interests, as well as classes that highlight nutrition and cooking skills. Visit http://www.Wellbeats.com/corporate to learn more about on-demand, virtual fitness for commercial or individual use.

For more information:

Barbara Tabor, APR (651) 230-9192 / Barbara@taborpr.com / @taborpr

About Wellbeats

Based in St. Louis Park, MN, Wellbeats is a leading provider of on-demand fitness classes for use in workplaces of all sizes, on college or university campuses, multi-family housing, the U.S. military, and fitness and health clubs. Wellbeats makes fitness easy, accessible and affordable for everyone. More than 500 workout classes are available via kiosks, an online portal or via Android and iOS apps. To learn more, visit http://www.wellbeats.com or check out a sampling of the company’s fitness classes during a Facebook Live session. Follow on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Windsor Care Centers Implement Strategies to Limit COVID-19 Exposure

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“Windsor facilities are committed to providing the safest possible environment to their residents, visitors and employees and will continue to implement best practices.”


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Windsor facilities across California and Arizona are carefully monitoring the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and are employing multiple strategies to limit the possible spread of the virus. Many of these steps are the same as those the facilities use every day to detect and prevent the spread of other respiratory viruses. They are also closely following the recently released guidelines published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Some of the specific steps being taken are:

a) Posting signs at the entrance instructing visitors not to enter if they have symptoms of a respiratory infection.

b) Advising employees to stay home if they have symptoms of a respiratory infection.

c) Assessing residents’ symptoms of respiratory infection upon admission to the facility and implementing appropriate infection prevention procedures for incoming symptomatic residents.

d) Residents with fever or acute respiratory infections will be restricted to their rooms.

e) Communicating regularly with local and state public health sources regarding the disease and its spread.

f) Supporting hand and respiratory hygiene, as well as cough etiquette by resident, visitors and employees. This includes: (i) ensuring employees clean their hands according to CDC guidelines; (ii) increasing the availability and use of alcohol based hand rubs; (iii) making sure tissues are available and sinks are well stocked with soap and paper towels for hand washing,

g) Increasing their stock of personal protective equipment.

“Windsor facilities are committed to providing the safest possible environment to their residents, visitors and employees and will continue to implement best practices,” says Heidi Capela, Vice President of Clinical Services. “We will continue to remain in contact with federal, state and local authorities to ensure they stay abreast of all relevant developments.”

About Windsor:

Windsor care centers provide short-term and long-term healthcare, rehabilitation services and assisted living communities throughout California and Arizona. Windsor facilities employ professionals that provide nursing, therapeutic, sub-acute and rehabilitation care to over 4,000 patients daily.

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