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Diablo Magazine Announces The 2019 Threads of Hope Recipients

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Diablo magazine December 2019 Threads of Hope issue

Diablo magazine December 2019 Threads of Hope issue

The mission has always been to help the sick and the poor. It’s no different today.


WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (PRWEB)

Diablo magazine’s December issue highlights five local heroes who are changing their communities for the better through their volunteer work. This year’s Threads of Hope honorees include a doctor who treats patients for free, a photographer who captures families’ precious moments, a nonprofit founder helping Tri-Valley teens, a proponent of foster care youth, and a woman dedicated to making seniors’ dreams come true.

Karen Henrich of Moment By Moment has spent 14 years providing photography to thousands of Bay Area families. She takes portraits of terminally ill children or those with a life-impacting condition and their families to capture the love, hope, and courage they express during the most difficult of times. The photo session can be extremely therapeutic and the photographs have incredible ongoing meaning.

Tom Wallace of Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California was a neurologist for half his life. Now, at age 89, he continues to treat thousands of patients at a clinic where he has volunteered four days a week since 2014. He states, “The mission (of the Order of Malta) has always been to help the sick and the poor. It’s no different today.”

Edie Henchey of Youth Homes Auxiliary has always loved retail and recognized the fundraising strength that thrift shop sales could afford a nonprofit helping foster children. Since 2014, the thrift store she manages has raised $100,000 each year; 100 percent of the sales directly benefit the children, making available birthday gifts and backpacks with school supplies and even some excursions.

Sharon Beswick Pappas of An Elderly Wish Foundation is a retired register nurse of 42 years having specialized in gerontology. Her sincere desire continues to be to help the elderly. Pappas has been volunteering with the organization for almost 20 years and they have granted some 200 wishes to date.

Linda Turnbull, founder of Teen Esteem in 1994, leads a team of 15 trained speakers who address issues relevant to students. The goal is to give kids confidence to make better choices for themselves.

Diablo magazine readers submitted nominations for this year’s honorees, and dozens more for other outstanding volunteers. A panel of community leaders select the Threads of Hope honorees. This year’s judges were Jeri Boomgaarden, managing director of donor services and senior development officer, East Bay Community Foundation; Mark Flower, senior vice president and regional managing director, Wells Fargo Private Bank; Gaby Ghorbani, founder and director, Pledge to Humanity; Carole Wynstra, board member, Walnut Creek Library Foundation.

THREADS OF HOPE EVENT

On December 4, all five 2019 Threads of hope honorees will be recognized and celebrated at the Threads of Hope event to be help at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Jessica Aguirre of NBC11 News will be the mistress of ceremonies and the event will be sponsored by Wells Fargo Private Bank and Contra Costa Oncology.

ABOUT DIABLO MAGAZINE

Celebrating 40 years, Diablo magazine covers topics ranging from travel, culture, and personalities to entertainment, recreation, and food. Diablo magazine is written specifically for the San Francisco East Bay market—from Central Contra Costa, into the Oakland and Berkeley hills, and throughout the Tri-Valley. With award-winning editorial content and beautiful photography, Diablo magazine is a unique celebration of the San Francisco East Bay. Published since 1979, Diablo magazine has been recognized for its editorial and design with numerous awards, including Maggie Awards for Best Overall Publication and Best Regional and State Magazine in the consumer category.

ABOUT DIABLO PUBLICATIONS

Diablo Publications, an employee-owned company, has been creating award-winning publications, including Diablo magazine, Napa Sonoma magazine, Diablo Weddings, Diablo Arts, Concierge Wine Country, Visit Oakland Inspiration Guide, and the Tri-Valley California Visitors Guide. Diablo Publications’ custom content division, Diablo Custom Publishing (DCP), provides print and digital marketing communications and custom publishing services for corporate clients nationwide. For more information visit diablomag.com to view our retail publications and dcpubs.com to learn more about custom publishing.

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Women’s Fertility Product Scores Top Marks from TopConsumerReviews.com

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Because of their successful all-natural approach to Women’s Fertility, we’re pleased to give Fertile XX our highest recommendation in 2019


OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (PRWEB)

TopConsumerReviews.com recently awarded their highest five-star rating to Fertile XX, a nutritional supplement produced by Native Remedies aimed at supporting Women’s Fertility and healthy natural ovulation.

Millions of couples long to have a baby. Unfortunately, Mother Nature makes conception harder for some women than for others. Factors like weight, medical conditions, age, and even stress can affect all aspects of the process, from ovulation to implantation. Modern medical technology has made it possible for many of these obstacles to be overcome, but often at a steep cost with a high possibility of side effects or complications. For that reason, many women turn to natural fertility products: easily purchased online as over-the-counter supplements, much more affordable than IVF or other invasive procedures, and with much less risk of unwanted side effects. However, these Women’s Fertility products vary widely in the issues they address, in their methods of use, and so on – so prospective customers should consider each product carefully to find the one that is the best match for their fertility challenges.

“If you’re looking for the best all-around booster for Women’s Fertility, you should definitely consider trying Fertile XX,” stated Brian Dolezal, of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “Offered by Native Remedies, a frequent first-place winner for supplements that deal with a broad range of conditions, Fertile XX uses a powerful blend of herbal ingredients, including Chaste Tree Berry and Eleuthero Root. Customers report that using this product helped them to have more regular ovulation and menstrual cycles, better mood and libido, and better balance in their hormone levels. We were excited to read so many reviews from women who happily reported that they were able to get pregnant after using Fertile XX for a short time. And, because Native Remedies offers an exceptional one-year return policy on all of their natural products, there’s literally no reason not to give this product a try. Because of their successful all-natural approach to Women’s Fertility, we’re pleased to give Fertile XX our highest recommendation in 2019.”

To find out more about Fertile XX and other Women’s Fertility Products, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Women’s Fertility category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/infertility-women/.

About Native Remedies

Fertile XX is a product of Native Remedies. The company was founded by Adrienne and George Luntz in response to the increasing use of psychiatric drugs, particularly in children. After building a team of expert practitioners of homeopathy and naturopathy, they developed a line of Full Spectrum products that use whole herbs to fight conditions ranging from ADHD to diabetes. More than 500,000 satisfied customers later, Native Remedies maintains a commitment to wild crafted herbs whenever possible. The company is headquartered in Florida and is a subsidiary of Silver Star Brands, Inc.

About TopConsumerReviews.com

TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Women’s Fertility to Baby Stores and Stress Relief, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

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Real Time Pain Relief Partners with Olympian and America’s Coach Jeff Galloway to Launch New Sweat-Resistant Formula for Working Out

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Galloway is featured on a co-branded 3 oz Roll-On Real Time ACTIVE Pain Relief Cream.

“I’ve recommended it to hundreds of runners and I have only received positive feedback,” said Jeff Galloway.


EDMOND, Okla. (PRWEB)

Real Time Pain Relief, makers of the popular rub-on pain relief lotion and products, today announced they have partnered with Jeff Galloway. A lifetime runner, All-American collegiate athlete and member of the 1972 US Olympic Team in the 10,000 meters, Galloway has spent his life teaching others how to get active and stay active. From the young cross-country hopeful to the middle age newbie, his lectures and books have helped over a million people cross the finish line and earned him the title of America’s Coach.

Galloway designed his method in 1973 to help beginners start running. Strategic walk breaks allow the runner to control fatigue, virtually eliminating significant running injuries. He does not adhere to the “no pain, no gain” mantra. Instead, Galloway is often heard saying, “Fitness, when done correctly always leaves you feeling better.” For this reason, Real Time Pain Relief is proud to partner with Galloway, to support anyone’s fitness goals with Real Time ACTIVE Pain Relief Cream.

Galloway is featured on a co-branded 3 oz Roll-On Real Time ACTIVE Pain Relief Cream that will be promoted in his newsletters, social media and his running stores. It is available for purchase here. The new formula is homeopathic and provides gentle but effective pain relief. Users can stay focused on their workout while enjoying the following benefits:

  • Sweat-resistant and absorbs quickly without any greasy residue.

  • No harsh chemicals – free of parabens, SLS, artificial dyes, GMOs, NSAIDs and acetaminophen.

  • No burn. Contains less menthol than many other leading brands – no burn or uncomfortable topical sensation.

  • No medicinal smell.


“I’ve been using Real Time Pain Relief and like it a lot,” said Galloway. “I’ve recommended it to hundreds of runners and I have only received positive feedback. I’m happy to be a part of the Real Time Pain Relief team.”

“Jeff’s approach helps anyone create a doable plan that opens up to the possibility of a life-changing experience of finishing a distance event,” said Meredith Wolfley, Director of Partnerships at Real Time Pain Relief. “His methods reduce aches, pains and injuries while helping people of all abilities enjoy exercise at any age. We’re thrilled to have Jeff partner with RTPR to promote Real Time ACTIVE Pain Relief Cream.”

Visit https://rtpr.com/active-pain-relief to purchase Real Time Pain Relief products or go to http://www.jeffgalloway.com/ to learn more about Jeff Galloway.

About Real Time Pain Relief (RTPR)

For over 20 years, Real Time Pain Relief has made pain relief lotions available to families across America. In 2019, RTPR partnered with legendary champion George Foreman to launch its most powerful pain relief solution ever – George Foreman’s Knockout FormulaTM. Infused with nature’s ingredients and free of NSAIDs, acetaminophen, parabens, SLS, and artificial dyes, Real Time Pain Relief formulas contain the recipe for success. For pain relief you can trust, choose Real Time Pain Relief. Real Time Pain Relief is an FDA registered OTC, pain relief product. Visit rtpr.com to learn more about Real Time Pain Relief.

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TrialScope Launches Clinical Trials Website for EMD Serono

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EMD Serono Clinical Trials website

EMD Serono Clinical Trials website

“Both EMD Serono and TrialScope share a commitment to clinical trial transparency, awareness and patient engagement.” – TrialScope CEO Jeff Kozloff


JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PRWEB)

TrialScope, the global leader in clinical trial transparency and disclosure compliance solutions, has worked with EMD Serono, the North American branch of the healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, to launch a new website, https://clinicaltrials.emdgroup.com. This site is designed to educate and inform patients, caregivers, the public, patient advocacy groups and healthcare professionals (HCPs) about the clinical trial journey, as well as provide specific information about clinical trials conducted by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and its affiliates.

In an effort to keep clinical trial participants fully informed, the website provides an overview of the different phases of research, as well as outlines each step the patient will encounter through the clinical trial process. The site also provides access to trial results and other available post-trial information, such as plain language summaries and clinical study report synopses. This is made possible through the TrialScope Engage™ platform that automatically syncs approved clinical trial data from TrialScope Disclose™, the global disclosure system used by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. The site also provides impactful information about clinical research to healthcare professionals, which helps them raise awareness about the importance of clinical trials and discuss potential participation in clinical trials with their patients. An extensive FAQ section, with more than 30 questions and answers, provides a comprehensive overview of clinical trials.

“Both EMD Serono and TrialScope share a commitment to clinical trial transparency, awareness and patient engagement,” said TrialScope CEO Jeff Kozloff. “Together, we sought input from multiple patient stakeholders to develop an informative and well-designed site that will help accelerate patient knowledge, understanding and connections to relevant clinical trial information.”

To ensure that the website content meets the needs of patients, TrialScope and EMD Serono worked with the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) to gather feedback from patients and the public. According to CISCRP, 75 percent of the general public is willing to participate in a clinical trial, yet only 30 percent have a basic understanding of what clinical research is. Insights gleaned from people who had previously searched for trials guided not only the content but the manner in which it is presented.

About TrialScope

TrialScope is the global leader in clinical trial disclosure and transparency management technology, supporting 16 of the top 20 industry clinical trial sponsors worldwide. TrialScope provides proven solutions that optimize the efficiency of disclosure activities, maximize trial data transparency, and foster more informed, engaged patients through open research sharing. To learn more about TrialScope, visit TrialScope.com.

About Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and performance materials. In the U.S. and Canada, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt,

Germany operates its healthcare business as EMD Serono. Around 56,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From advancing gene editing technologies and discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2018, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 14.8 billion in 66 countries.

About CISCRP

The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media and policy makers about clinical research and the role each party plays in the process.

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Root Sciences Announces Partnership with Devex

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BELFAIR, Wash. (PRWEB)

Root Sciences and DEVEX have partnered to introduce cryo-ethanol as a sustainable solution for pre-distillation of crude cannabis oil.

Combining DEVEX’s 25 years of know-how and experience in the field of botanical extraction with Root Sciences’ reputation as the market leaders in the field of cannabis processing, the new partnership was formed to produce what both companies identify as “The Ultimate Cannabis Pre-Distillation Process.”

“DEVEX, as the leading German manufacturer for botanical extraction and all corresponding downstream processes (such as Evaporation-, High Concentration-, Sterilization (UHT), Vacuum- and Freeze drying technologies), is proud to present the ultimate DEVEX CryoEXS (Cryo-Ethanol-Extraction-System) which we developed together with our partner company Root Sciences.” said Claudius Oeggerli, Partner, DEVEX.

The Cryo Ethanol Extraction System Provides the Following Processes in an All-In-One System:

1. Solvent Cooling

2. Ethanol Extraction

3. Ethanol Recovery

4. Ethanol Stripping (from cannabis biomass following Ethanol Extraction)

5. Decarboxylation

“Root Sciences is pleased to partner with DEVEX to introduce the CryoEXS extraction system. DEVEX’s decades of experience, combined with our in-depth knowledge of cannabis processing, led to the development of this all-in-one extraction system, assuring high-efficiency and reliability that meets or exceeds both EU-CE-ATEX and US-UL standards, and also considers full GMP documentation as mandatory.” Added Nenad Yashruti, Founder and Sr VP Business Development, Root Sciences

You can see the CryoEXS in person at MJIZCON in Las Vegas, December 11-13, 2019 by visiting Root Sciences and DEVEX at booth C3012.

About Root Sciences

Root Sciences is the global leader in the distribution of equipment and support services for processing facilities in the cannabis and hemp industries, representing premium extraction, distillation and other post-processing technologies. Founded in 2016, Root Sciences has clients in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North and South America. For more information, visit http://www.rootsciences.com.

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ApexNetwork Physical Therapy To Open Its First Texas Clinic in Celina, TX

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CELINA, Texas (PRWEB)

Kyle Correia, DPT is scheduled to open the first ApexNetwork Physical Therapy clinic in Texas. ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy, is opening the Celina clinic on December 16, 2019. The new clinic is located at 3248 S Preston Road, Suite 110, Celina, TX which is along S Preston Road, a main passage connecting residents with numerous businesses.

ApexNetwork is excited to provide exceptional care throughout Celina and Texas that its brand has become synonymous with. The clinic will staff licensed therapists and offer the full spectrum of rehabilitative treatment and accepting most major insurances.

Dr. Correia received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Texas State University. He also has a Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science from Texas State University. Dr. Correia has a special interest in orthopedics, manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, and other musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Dr. Correia states, “As a proud resident of Celina, TX, I am dedicated to providing a personalized, evidence-based approach to my patients to help them achieve their individualized goals and prevent additional injuries. ApexNetwork Physical Therapy is the perfect fit that matches my beliefs and goals to help treat local residents and build relationships with the members of the community.” In his spare time, Dr. Correia enjoys spending time with his wife and their son, playing golf, and watching sports.

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy offers each patient quality, comprehensive treatment. Our licensed therapists create an individualized treatment plan to suit your specific needs. Our ultimate goal is to provide an unparalleled experience of health and wellness, encouragement, and quality service all in a comfortable and warm environment.

To learn more about ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, or to schedule an appointment, visit ApexNetworkPT.com.

Our philosophy is quite simple – to be the best in rehabilitation. ApexNetwork Physical Therapy accepts all major insurance plans and provides a full spectrum of services including:


We treat a wide range of clinical diagnoses affecting the back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. From injuries, sprains, and post-surgical rehabilitation, we focus on pain reduction, helping you reclaim your mobility and strength.


Our customized sports rehabilitation programs focus on functional activities and sport specific training. We also help with injury prevention, management, and education, stretching programs, and sport & team-specific conditioning and training.

  • Industrial Rehabilitation


The Apex Comprehensive Occupational Management and Prevention (ACOMP®) is a full-spectrum industrial strength program that addresses every aspect from prevention to injury resolution. Our facilities have warehouse environments, allowing for unlimited job simulations and work-specific tasks. We also offer Work Hardening, Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), Ergonomics, Injury Causational Analysis, and Job-Site Analysis.


Manual Therapy is exactly what it sounds like: the application of a specific skilled treatment, manually performed by the therapist. This type of therapy helps increase range of motion, induces relaxation, helps control pain, and reduces swelling or mobility restrictions.

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation


Individuals having problems related to dizziness and balance will likely benefit from Balance Therapy. Treatments may involve manual therapy and exercise-based therapy to help improve the vestibular balance system, while other exercises may be needed to improve balance control and reduce the risk of falling.


During the screen, a licensed therapist will meet with you to discuss your condition and provide a brief assessment of your physical and functional abilities. The information collected will help provide insight into the best medical options for you.

If you are a patient, employer, physician, case manager, or insurance company, ApexNetwork Physical Therapy invites you to stop by for a visit. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please reference the following or visit http://www.apexnetworkpt.com.

ABOUT APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY

Our mission at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy® is to provide the most sophisticated, individualized treatment and rehabilitation in a comfortable and warm environment. In short, we want to get you back to everyday living as safely and as quickly as possible. How do we do this? It is really quite simple. We are staffed with experienced therapists who have advanced capabilities in orthopedic manual therapy, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation. This enables us to treat a wide range of clinical diagnoses affecting the back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.

We currently have over 80 locations throughout Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin – and employ over 300 people. ApexNetwork Physical Therapy has earned dozens of awards in its 20 year existence. Most recently we were named among the top 500 franchises in 2019 and Top budget friendly franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine, in addition to America’s Most Honored Business – Top 10% in 2016. We are a BBB Accredited Business and leader in physical therapy. Our services include physical therapy, sports rehab, occupational/hand therapy, industrial rehab, manual therapy, vestibular rehab, and free injury screenings. For more information, visit http://www.apexnetworkpt.com or to find a clinic near you, call 877-224-4354.

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy

3248 S Preston Road, Suite 100 & 110

Celina, TX 75009

214-851-4500

http://www.apexnetworkpt.com

CelinaTX@apexnetworkpt.com

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Translational Study Demonstrates Value of MSOT Imaging for the Assessment of Disease Progression in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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In this study we were able to visualize collagen in vivo using MSOT imaging. It suggests its application as a non-invasive, age-independent biomarker for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.


MUNICH (PRWEB)

DMD is the most common lethal inherited muscular disease occurring in about one of 5,000 male births. While affected boys can develop normally, at the age of 4 to 5 years a loss of muscle mass becomes apparent. By the age of 10, characteristic muscle weakness results in the loss of walking ability and finally in respiratory and cardiac failure. Until now, the assessment of disease progression is based on muscle examinations as well as functional testing. However, physical examinations rely on active cooperation and the individual performance on the day and require a minimum age, which limits their clinical utility.

Imaging approaches such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been investigated as non-invasive and objective disease assessment methods. However, complex scanning protocols limit their application and the need for sedation of very young patients still raises the need for independent easy-to-apply prognostic biomarkers in DMD.

The studies conducted at the University Hospital Erlangen (UHE) included tissues, experimental models, as well as 10 boys and 10 healty volunteers, aged 3 to 10 years. Results demonstrate that MSOT can visualize and quantify the distribution and concentration of collagen as a measure for degenerated muscular tissue, demonstrating a biomarker for DMD disease progression. ‘In this study we were able to visualize collagen in vivo using MSOT imaging’, says Dr. Adrian Regensburger, MD at UHE. ‘It suggests its application as a non-invasive, age-independent biomarker for DMD, thereby potentially filling the urgent clinical need for an easy and objective assessment of DMD disease progression and treatment monitoring’.

Christian Wiest, CEO at iThera Medical comments: ‘We are excited to see that MSOT can potentially aid DMD patients suffering from this severe disease. We will therefore continue to drive research for the use of our imaging technology in DMD and to expand its use into related fields.’

For further information, please contact:

Christian Wiest

Phone: +49 (0)89 700 7449-21

Email: christian.wiest@ithera-medical.com

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CareAcademy Integrates with AlayaCare to Deliver Better Care with Innovative Technology

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Our partnership with CareAcademy helps to ensure we are providing more options for the best training possible for our customers, which ultimately results in enhanced quality of care and better outcomes.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

CareAcademy, the home care industry’s first mobile-friendly caregiver training platform, announced today their partnership and integration with home care software provider AlayaCare.

AlayaCare is an end-to-end home care software solution, spanning clinical documentation, back office functionality, client and family portals, remote patient monitoring, and mobile caregiver functionality. In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, insights from data collected through home care visits and virtual visits will help optimize delivery of care.

“We are committed to providing home care providers the tools to deliver high quality care to clients,” said Adrian Schauer, CEO and Founder, AlayaCare. “Our partnership with CareAcademy helps to ensure we are providing more options for the best training possible for our customers, which ultimately results in enhanced quality of care and better outcomes.”

CareAcademy serves as a training platform to deliver interpersonal and technical skills training for caregivers who provide in-home care. CareAcademy’s mobile platform delivers state-approved, video-based classes that promote active learning and cultivates skilled and trustworthy caregivers, contributing to better client outcomes.

“Home care is a growing segment along the continuum of care, and in the wake of the value-based care model, everyone is placing a larger emphasis on outcomes. We’re thrilled to be partnering with AlayaCare to help home care providers deliver better experiences for both caregivers and clients through innovative technology,” said Helen Adeosun, CEO, CareAcademy.

This partnership highlights CareAcademy and AlayaCare’s mission to equip home care providers with technology to move towards home care of the future and deliver better client outcomes. The integration between the software providers is already active. Notably, Arosa+LivHOME, a Bain Double Impact portfolio company, and mutual customer of CareAcademy and AlayaCare, has already begun using the integration.

“Both CareAcademy and AlayaCare are integral to our day-to-day operations. This integration will provide our care professionals with mobile access to state-required content and on-demand education for situations they encounter on a daily basis. We are excited about the opportunity to seamlessly develop our team’s skill set while also proactively managing our clients’ changing needs,” said Ari Medoff, CEO, Arosa+LivHOME.

Marketing Promotion

In order to take advantage of waived onboarding + get 1 month free (with a 12+ month contract), become a CareAcademy customer by Dec 31, 2019.

Learn more about the partnership: http://www.careacademy.com/alayacare

About CareAcademy

Founded by caregivers, CareAcademy creates online training that empowers senior care professionals to deliver the highest caliber of service and improve the lives of older adults. Over 55,000 caregivers are learning and growing professionally through CareAcademy. Coupled with its advanced reporting and training management dashboard, CareAcademy is an end-to-end, scalable training solution that transforms home care businesses into efficient industry leaders. To learn more, visit http://www.CareAcademy.com.

About AlayaCare

AlayaCare’s unique platform includes back office, clinical documentation, client and family portals, remote patient monitoring, telehealth, and mobile care worker functionality in one integrated, highly robust and secure, cloud-based system. AlayaCare is providing the platform for home and community care organizations to propel towards innovation and home care of the future. AlayaCare was founded in 2014. http://www.alayacare.com

Media Contacts

CareAcademy Media Inquiries: Amanda Yao, ayao@careacademy.com

AlayaCare Media Inquiries: Charlene Magnaye, charlene.magnaye@alayacare.com

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Technology platforms unite to offer a full-stack tech suite for health and fitness innovators

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“We jumped at the opportunity to bring together a collective that, when combined, would allow any company to create a digital product designed to engage and retain their users, whether they’re in the studio or at home.” – asensei CEO Steven Webster


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Today asensei, Feed.fm, Mux and WEEL announce the launch of a full suite of technology designed to offer a complete solution for digital fitness experience creators.

As more and more Connected Fitness products hit the market, the opportunity exists for a technology stack upon which companies can differentiate their products and decrease time to market. This partnership was forged to address that gap and combine key technical elements in one holistic package. With a simple plug-and-play solution that includes video streaming, music licensing and streaming, and body sensor technology, any company can harness the competitive edge they need.

The partnership includes:

● asensei: asensei offers a Connected Coaching™ platform that understands human movement and movement coaching through patented (app)arel technology, which integrates motion capture and real-time coaching into sport clothing. This allows asensei to provide customers real-time feedback from world-class trainers and athletes on their form and technique as they practice their favorite sports or fitness activities on their preferred equipment. For apparel and equipment brands, Connected Coaching from asensei turns education into engagement, and ensures customers aren’t simply moving, but improving.

● Feed.fm: Music is core the workout experience and is proven to drive improved outcomes for exercisers. Feed.fm’s platform makes it easy for brands to seamlessly harness the power of music to engage and empower their users. The company tackles three major challenges when it comes to integrating popular music in apps, on websites, or in physical spaces: music licensing and curation, white label technology integration, and real-time analytics.

● Mux: Mux is an API-first video platform designed to make world-class video streaming and analytics possible for any development team. For a connected fitness product, it’s imperative to deliver a seamless video streaming experience for the viewer at home or on the go. Mux delivers this with its advanced encoding services and ability to distribute video across different bandwidths, form factors, and devices.

● Weel:The world’s leader in the research, development and manufacturing of wearable electronics, WEEL’s electronics are core to the asensei Connected Coaching experience. Their tech makes it easy for apparel manufacturers to integrate motion capture sensors into their apparel, compatible with the asensei Kinetic Capture(TM) technology that enables real-time coaching and feedback. By partnering with WEEL, asensei is able to shorten the time to market for existing apparel brands to create smart apparel.

“At asensei, building products on our Connected Coaching platform has given us first-hand experience of all the technical challenges at play when developing a connected fitness experience that is absent the watchful eye of a trainer or coach,“ said asensei CEO, Steven Webster. “We jumped at the opportunity to bring together a collective that, when combined, would allow any company to create a digital product that doesn’t just meet the bar of existing Connected Fitness products, but raises the bar to include real-time coaching of correct form and technique.”

“Music is a key part of any workout – there’s a scientifically proven link between the right music and improved physical performance, but more importantly for health and fitness platforms there’s a direct improvement in retention and frequency of use when workouts have the right soundtrack,” said Lauren Pufpaf, COO of Feed.fm. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with this group on combining all of the key elements that can help any health or fitness brand get the right technology and expertise to bring their platform into the homes of users even more quickly.”

“Offering crystal clear video, regardless of the device, brings an experience to life and can help any user feel that they’re right in the classroom with their favorite trainer or instructor, even if it’s the middle of the night,” said Eric Elia, Head of Strategic Accounts at Mux. “We’re passionate about helping platforms of all kinds find their audience through streaming video, and we’re so excited to be working with this group to help bring the visions of so many health and fitness brands to life, no matter where their user lives.”

“One of the challenges for wearable technology is that it requires a multitude of sensors that disappear into familiar and fashionable apparel and to do so at scale. The value-add of WEEL to the partnership is that we can have an apparel partner come to us to enable them to create “smart” apparel at scale that looks and feels like their own brand.” added Michael Corbett, GM of WEEL Technologies. “We are excited to work with this group to deliver an all-in-one tech solution for health and fitness platforms that delivers the best possible experience for their user, every day.”

The companies are available for briefings at the Digital Fitness and Active Brands Summit in Los Angeles, December 4-5 and CES in Las Vegas, January 7-9.

About asensei

Founded in 2014, asensei is democratizing access to world-class sport coaching, by allowing athletes of all abilities to following coaching programs led by world-class athletes and coaches, in the sport of their choosing. Our Kinetic Capture™ technology gives asensei sport-specific understanding of posture and movement by embedding motion capture capability into regular sports apparel. The asensei experience is enabled through (app)arel, compression apparel infused with Kinetic Capture, allowing asensei to guide, monitor and correct your practice with real-time feedback. asensei is changing the way aspiring athletes practice sport and fitness, by letting them progress along their own path as they follow coaching programs from sporting heroes.

For apparel and equipment brands, asensei offers a digital strategy that turns transactions into subscriptions, content marketing into coaching, and makes the equipment purchase the beginning not the end of the consumer journey.

For more information visit http://asensei.com

About Feed.fm

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Public Health Accreditation Board Awards Five-Year Accreditation Status to Nine Health Departments; Four Health Departments Achieve Reaccreditation

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“Accreditation for local health departments is essential. It is the public’s assurance that their health department is meeting national standards.” — Colleen M. Bridger, Assistant City Manager for the City of San Antonio, Texas


ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB)

Strong public health departments engaged in effective community partnerships make all communities healthier places to live, work, learn, and play. Striving to fulfill their crucial mission, more and more health departments are placing their work for review against the rigorous national standards set by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Today, PHAB announced it has awarded initial five-year accreditation status to nine local health departments and national reaccreditation status to four local health departments. With these decisions, the benefits of being served by a PHAB-accredited health department now reach 81 percent of the U.S. population.

PHAB, the nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that administers the national public health accreditation program, aims to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and transforming the quality and performance of governmental public health agencies in the U.S. and abroad. To receive national accreditation through PHAB, a health department must undergo a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it meets a set of public health quality standards and measures.

“The nine health departments that achieved initial accreditation this week have successfully demonstrated a consistent and continued commitment to improving public health in their communities,” said PHAB President and CEO Kaye Bender, PhD, RN, FAAN. “We celebrate that achievement with them, and we also celebrate with the four health departments that were awarded reaccreditation this week. In achieving reaccreditation, these four health departments are ensuring their communities that they will continue to evolve, improve, advance and become increasingly effective at improving the health of the populations they serve.”

PHAB’s national accreditation program provides standards for state, Tribal, local, and territorial health departments, as well as Army installation departments of public health. Nearly every state in the nation has at least one PHAB-accredited health department within its borders.

“Accreditation for local health departments is essential,” said Colleen M. Bridger, MPH, PhD, assistant city manager for the City of San Antonio, Texas, and former director of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, which this week achieved national initial accreditation through PHAB. “It is the public’s assurance that their health department is meeting national standards. I’m proud of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s staff and leadership for the way they rolled up their sleeves and jumped into this work. I’ve known for years that San Antonio’s health department is stellar, and this is one more validation of the first-in-class team working every day to protect the public’s health.”

The benefits of being served by a nationally accredited health department also moved northward into Michigan this week, where the residents of Lansing celebrated the accreditation of Ingham County Health Department. Michigan is now home to eight PHAB-accredited local health departments.

“PHAB accreditation is a reflection of a community-wide commitment to 21st century public health,” said Ingham County Health Department Deputy Health Officer Joel D. Murr, MPA. “It’s an achievement and advantage for all of Ingham County. The high standards will drive continuous progress, advancing health and well-being across all segments of our population. The Ingham County Health Department is proud to be a nationally accredited local health department.”

PHAB’s national accreditation program, which launched in 2011 with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has become the national standard for public health in the United States. The credential has now been achieved by 36 state health departments, 243 local health departments, three Tribal health departments, one statewide integrated local public health department system, and one Army Installation of Public Health. Among the local health departments to achieve national reaccreditation this week is Columbus Public Health in Columbus, Ohio.

“Columbus Public Health is proud to be nationally recognized by the Public Health Accreditation Board,” said Health Commissioner Mysheika W. Roberts, MD, MPH. “Reaccreditation recognizes the hard work we do every day in our community to protect the health and improve the lives of residents. We are honored to join other nationally accredited health departments to advance and transform the quality and performance of public health here and across the country.”

National initial accreditation was awarded November 19, 2019 to:

  • Canton City Public Health, Canton, Ohio

  • Cleveland Department of Public Health, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Defiance County General Health District, Defiance, Ohio

  • District 4 Public Health, Georgia Department of Health, LaGrange, Georgia

  • Ingham County Health Department, Lansing, Michigan

  • Portsmouth City Health Department, Portsmouth, Ohio

  • San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, San Antonio, Texas

  • Stanislaus County Health Services Agency – Public Health Division, Modesto, California

  • Trumbull County Combined Health District, Warren, Ohio

National reaccreditation was awarded November 19, 2019 to:

  • Columbus Public Health, Columbus, Ohio

  • Kane County Health Department, Aurora, Illinois

  • Licking County Health Department, Newark, Ohio

  • Tulsa Health Department, Tulsa, Oklahoma

For more information, contact PHAB Communications Manager Teddi Nicolaus at (703) 778-4549, ext. 118, or email tnicolaus@phaboard.org. Learn more about PHAB and accreditation at http://www.phaboard.org. Subscribe to PHAB’s e-newsletter by clicking here.

About the Public Health Accreditation Board

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) was created to serve as the national public health accrediting body and is jointly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The development of national public health accreditation has involved, and is supported by, public health leaders and practitioners from the national, state, local, Tribal, and territorial levels. For more information, contact Teddi Nicolaus at (703) 778-4549 ext. 118, or email tnicolaus@phaboard.org. Learn more about PHAB and accreditation at http://www.phaboard.org, and by signing up for the PHAB e-newsletter.

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