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HeroZona National Veteran Summit Launches Bridge Forum to Help and Hire Veterans with PTSD

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PHOENIX (PRWEB)

The HeroZona Foundation has announced a Bridge Forum on Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel (260 W. Dunlap Ave.) in Phoenix, which will discuss mental health and first responder veterans. A study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration found that only 50% of returning vets who need veteran mental health treatment will receive these services, which is why the Bridge Forum will aim to start a discussion surrounding how to help and hire those with PTSD.

The Bridge Forum will take place on day one of the three-day HeroZona National Veteran Summit, a multi-day experience for America’s veterans including Arizona’s 640,000 veterans, 38,000 active duty service members and 1,000 veteran owned companies. The third annual summit will return to Phoenix Nov. 5 through 7.

The Bridge Forum theme will include mental health professionals, veterans, first responders and law enforcement discussing how to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. The forum will focus on current efforts within the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Arizona Coalition for Military Families, Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, Arizona Fire District Association, and community resources to ensure first responders who have served in the military have resources to mental healthcare throughout their career after military service.

“Bridge Forums are an essential tool in bridging the gap between veterans, mental health professionals, first responders and law enforcement,” said HeroZona Foundation Founder and U.S. Army Desert Storm Veteran, Alan “AP” Powell. “Our goal is to empower veterans who have PTSD and let them know that there are resources available to help them succeed in life after service.”

Presenters from Veterans Affairs will highlight current clinical and research activities and demonstrate strategies first responders can utilize to enhance their work, gain support from family members and optimize their health. Community organizations will also provide resources available in Phoenix for first responders and their families. The final presentation will be from first responders and fire and police department clinicians who will discuss support and services within their departments.

Bridge Forum presenters and panelist will include Veterans Affairs, Be Connected, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, Arizona Health Cost Containment System, Department of Economic Security, Veteran’s Court, AZ Coalition for Military Families, Mercy Care, Arizona Statewide Public Safety Peer Support Association, 100 Club, COPS, Emergency Responders Assistance Program and Institute of Healing Memories. Sponsors will include Arizona State University and the Department of Veterans’ Services.

The three-day HeroZona National Veteran Summit is free and open to active duty service members, National Guard and Army Reserve, veterans, military spouses and caregivers. To learn more about the

HeroZona Foundation’s programs and HeroZona National Veteran Summit, visit herozonasummit.com.

About the HeroZona Foundation:

The HeroZona Foundation has a strong focus on veteran initiatives and honoring those who have served our country and their family members. The nonprofit’s name reflects that messaging to focus on empowering and celebrating America’s veterans. The HeroZona Foundation’s annual HeroZona National Veteran Summit created a multi-day networking experience to improve America’s support of veteran companies through workshops, networking, entrepreneurial connections, and seminars. The summit will return to Arizona from November 5 through November 7. Other programs include the Bridge Forum, Phoenix Tools 4 School, Honor Walk, Veterans Reach to Teach and Voting for Veterans. For more information, visit herozonasummit.com or herozona.org

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Care Overseas Deliver High Level Dental Tourism Services

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Many U.S. and Canadian citizens cannot afford high-cost but required dental care due to lack of insurance benefits. Those patients are turning to dental tourism in more and more numbers. Dental tourism helps patients find dental clinics and dentists in other parts of the world. Overseas clinics provide dental surgeons and periodontists that can perform procedures such as dental implants at much lower rates than clinics in the United States.

https://www.CareOverseas.com is quickly becoming a leader in the Costa Rican dental tourism industry. One of the reasons is because while most dental tourism companies offer the hopes for quality dental care at a lower rate than what they’d find in the U.S., Care Overseas provides the entire breadth of services that dental patients look for and need.

Not only will Care Overseas help dental patients find a dental clinic and dentist in Costa Rica, they also allow patients that visit their site to get a quote from one of their clinic partners. “People in need of dental procedures know right away what to expect cost-wise via our site,” Erich Johanning, lead Care Consultant with Care Overseas said.

Johanning pointed out that once dental patients are aware of the cost-savings, they can breathe a sigh of relief. “Cost is the number one factor for any invasive dental procedure like dental implants or porcelain veneers. Once patients understand what to expect when it comes to cost, they can relax some and we can help them move to other solutions.” You can find all the information about dental implants in Costa Rica here: https://www.CareOverseas.com/procedures/dental-implants/.

Those other solutions include such things like airfare, hotel stay, and tourist activities. That’s where Care Overseas provides more value to dental patients than many of their competitors. “When creating the company, we decided to look at it from an overhead viewpoint. Yes, dental patients can’t afford certain procedures in the United States. Yes, we’ve got excellent dentists and clinics in Costa Rica. But, how do they get here? Where do they stay? What can they do when they’re here? Costa Rica is a fantastic country. We’re one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It only makes sense that dental patients partake in tourist activities while here getting dental procedures.”

By offering such a full slate of services, Johanning hopes Care Overseas cannot only provide peace of mind when it comes to cost, but also lower dental patients’ anxiety. “Dental procedures can be scary. If we can help lower patients’ anxieties, we’re doing our job.”

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Cybex Unveils New E-Priam Stroller Through Experiential Road Tour

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CANTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

CYBEX, the leading baby gear brand that combines design, safety and functionality with unmatched luxury, has embarked on an eight-city road tour across the U.S. and Canada to give consumers a first look at its revolutionary new e-PRIAM stroller.

The NEW e-PRIAM from CYBEX uniquely combines the luxurious design and functionality of the PRIAM stroller with the electronic power of smart technology. Intelligent, intuitive, and exceptionally innovative, the e-PRIAM empowers you to glide up and down hills with ease, and smartly adapts to rough terrain like sand, gravel or cobblestones. Sensors in the handlebar detect pushing and pulling effort, while a smart algorithm guides motors integrated in the frame to add support when required—giving parents a helping hand when they need it most.

The tour kicked off October 5th in Toronto, Canada and will make its way through Miami, Orlando, Boston, New York, and the West Coast before its final stop in Vancouver in mid-November.

The e-PRIAM road tour takes consumers on a journey where they get to be the first to test-drive and experience the sensation of a heavy load made lighter, a rocky path made smooth, and an impossible climb made suddenly achievable on a state-of-the-art simulated test track. The innovative test track begins with an incline ramp that extends over 19 feet, followed by a course riddled with turf, cobblestone and wooden slats. The journey ends with an effortless descent down the 19-foot decline ramp.

For more information on the CYBEX e-PRIAM road tour, and to follow along the journey, please visit https://www.instagram.com/cybex_epriam_roadtour/?hl=en


About CYBEX

Established in 2005, the German company CYBEX is globally recognized for the iconic design, innovative technology, easy functionality, and superior safety features on all its products for stylish adults embarking on parenthood.

In early 2014, CYBEX joined Goodbaby International Holding Limited. The group is one of the world’s leading enterprises for the development and production of child and teen goods. Find more information at http://www.cybex-online.com (http://www.cybex-online.com/)

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Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Alejandro Badia Offers Tips to Avoid Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

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As a nerve-compression disorder of the upper limbs, cubital tunnel syndrome is second only to carpal tunnel syndrome in frequency of occurrence.


MIAMI (PRWEB)

Sometimes, the elbow’s “funny bone” is just not that funny, especially when the nerve passing in it – the ulnar nerve — becomes irritated and inflamed due to chronic pressure and impingement – a condition called cubital tunnel syndrome, says noted hand and upper limb orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia, MD. He emphasizes that early diagnosis is essential.

In fact, experts contend recovery rates are nearly 90 percent when the condition is treated within a year of onset but drop to under 70 percent if a patient does not get help beyond a year. As a nerve-compression disorder of the upper limbs, cubital tunnel syndrome is second only to carpal tunnel syndrome in frequency of occurrence.

“The ulnar nerve lies directly behind the medial epicondyle – the elbow’s bony protrusion or “funny bone” — and is vulnerable to pressure and constriction. When the pressure on the nerve becomes great enough to disturb the way the nerve works, then numbness, tingling, and pain may develop along the inner portion of the elbow and in the forearm, hand, and fingers, specifically the ‘pinky’ and ring fingers,” explains Dr. Badia. He is founder and chief medical officer of the Florida-based Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW®.

In severe cases, the condition can lead to weakness in the fingers, decreased hand grip and wasting of hand muscles.

“Unless properly diagnosed and treated, nerve compression disorders worsen over time and can cause nerve damage that becomes permanent or, in the best of circumstances, requires months of healing. When ignored, the hand loses fine dexterity and task such as typing, playing the piano or say, performing surgery, become near impossible,” Dr. Badia says.

The cubital tunnel is anatomically similar although less defined than the carpal tunnel in the wrist. It is a narrow passageway, composed of ligament, muscle and bone, behind the inside edge of the elbow. The ulnar nerve runs through the cubital tunnel on its way down the forearm and into the hand where the nerve controls the thumb and small hand muscles.

Symptoms of nerve compression within the cubital tunnel most frequently occur when the elbow is rested on hard surfaces for extended periods; is exposed to repetitive bending and straightening, particularly during work-related activities like painting; or kept in a bent position, as happens while driving, sleeping or holding a phone.

Other risks for developing the condition are injury to the elbow; presence of joint-inflammatory disorders like arthritis; obesity; and engagement in sports, particularly those involving throwing and overhead movements, says Dr. Badia.

The anatomy of the upper limb also may predispose some people to developing cubital tunnel syndrome. In those cases, the nerve may glide over the elbow’s bony bump as the elbow is bent and straightened. Eventually, the ongoing motion causes the nerve and connective tissue around it to become tender.

Conservative therapy is normally the first-line treatment for the syndrome, including application of cold compresses, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections, prescribed exercises, changes in pattern of elbow use by avoiding activities that pressure the joint, wearing of a protective elbow pad — even splinting of the elbow at night to prevent over-bending it during sleep. However, should these approaches fail, surgical intervention may be required, Dr. Badia notes.

Dr. Badia is a recognized expert in endoscopic tunnel release – an innovative surgical procedure. The technique involves insertion of an endoscope through a tiny incision in the elbow, enabling a surgeon to visualize the operating field and relieve tension on the ulnar nerve minimally invasively.

“Endoscopic tunnel release is quicker and less painful than standard surgical approaches and typically requires minimal recovery time, and I am able to get folks back to most jobs within a week. In fact, I have had several throwing athletes return to the mound within 3 weeks due to the minimally invasive endoscopic approach,” Dr. Badia states. “Patients have experienced immediate relief of symptoms following the procedure. I have had several patients that noted relief in the recovery room when local anesthesia wore off!”

But, even newer treatments for cubital tunnel syndrome may be on the horizon. Two case reports published in the May 2019 issue of the journal Medicine indicate that pulsed radio frequency (PRF) stimulation applied to the ulna nerve at the medial epicondyle relieved the neuropathic pain of patients who had failed earlier therapy involving oral medication and steroid injections, however this will never replace the mechanical effect of actual nerve decompression in cases where the nerve has clear signs of compression

The best medicine, of course, is prevention, which is why Dr, Badia offers these tips to lower risk for cubital tunnel syndrome:

  • Avoid resting the elbows hard surfaces for long periods of time.

  • Warm up properly before engaging in strenuous exercise, physical work or sports.

  • Take frequent breaks when performing activities requiring constant arm and elbow motion and avoid prolonged periods where the elbow is fully bent (flexed).

  • Lose weight.

  • Most importantly, if that “funny bone” is no laughing matter, contact an orthopedic specialist as soon as possible, Dr. Badia concludes.

Bio: 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 the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is a specialist in treating all problems related to the hand and upper extremity including trauma, sports injury, joint reconstruction, nerve injuries and arthroscopic surgeries. http://www.OrthoNOWcare.com and http://www.drbadia.com

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VFR Healthcare and Operation Art District Healthcare Partner to Enhance Service Offerings to Veterans

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“I strongly believe that there is a relationship between creative expression and healing. OAD Healthcare is helping military Veterans discover the healing powers of the arts and we are proud to partner with VFR Healthcare.” – Mercedes Dericho, founder of OAD Healthcare


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

VFR Healthcare (Veteran & First Responder Healthcare) and the non-profit Operation Art District Healthcare (OAD Healthcare) today announced a new partnership to enhance Veterans’ access to Creative Arts Therapies.

OAD Healthcare offers a unique approach to helping active-duty military members and Veterans suffering from mental health issues through a holistic approach to the healing process. This unique approach, called Creative Arts Therapy, is offered in both group and individual sessions which includes techniques that can be used for self-expression and personal growth when the patient is unable to participate in traditional “talk therapy,” or when that approach has become ineffective. The goal is to provide a medium for expression that bypasses words, thus helping the individual connect with emotions injected into the core of various personal experiences.

VFR is a national veteran-owned and veteran-operated organization treating Veterans, first responders, and their families and caretakers, who are dealing with substance use and mental health issues. Since June of 2018, VFR and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) have partnered together to enhance Veterans’ access to mental health and substance abuse services to reduce suicide.

Mercedes Dericho, founder of OAD Healthcare, stated “I strongly believe that there is a relationship between creative expression and healing. OAD Healthcare is helping military Veterans discover the healing powers of the arts and we are proud to partner with VFR Healthcare.”

Eric Golnick, CEO of VFR (Veteran & First Responder) Healthcare, added “we are extremely excited to be working with Mercedes and the OAD Healthcare team. We believe OAD Healthcare will further enhance our service offerings and assist in improving the overall mental health of the Veterans we serve.”

About VFR Healthcare

VFR (Veteran & First Responder) Healthcare, the sister company of Strive Health, is a veteran-owned and operated organization that is committed to increasing the access to, and quality of, outpatient addiction and mental health treatment for Veterans, First Responders, and their families. VFR has developed clinical programming designed specifically for veterans, first responders, and their families and incorporates these principles to all programs and services provided. All Strive centers proudly serve VFR Healthcare and offer a wide range of confidential, trauma-informed outpatient treatment programs and services for adults and adolescents suffering from Substance Use Disorder and/or co-occurring mental health conditions, including intensive outpatient programs, outpatient programs, and early intervention services.

About Operation Art District

Operation Art District Healthcare’s (OAD) mission is to improve the overall mental health of military Veterans by increasing the cognitive and social functions of military Veterans suffering from and/or diagnosed with a mental illness such as PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar disorder and/or sexual trauma, by providing a combination of tradition mental health treatment and creative arts therapy in the areas of photography, painting, creative writing/poetry, sculpting, yoga and much more. OAD’s mission is to improve and restore a sense of personal well-being. With art therapy being the center of our treatment, OAD’s creative arts therapy programs fosters self-awareness, social skills and increases the ability for patients to manage their symptoms. Artistic self-expression aids in self-discovery which many Veterans suffering from invisible disabilities such as PTSD, Depression and Anxiety have lost a sense of personal wellbeing.

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Every Pilot In Control Solution Standard™ to Overcome Loss of Control In-flight

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“The first of its kind, EPIC-S2 is a comprehensive training standard which incorporates and gives specificity to the Six Critical UPRT Implementation Factors essential to solving LOC-I.”


LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)

Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS), a global leader in Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT), announced today at the 2019 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE) in Las Vegas, a powerful new training standard to advance the industry’s approach to overcoming Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), aviation’s number one fatal threat to air safety. The new standard will be known as the Every Pilot in Control Solution Standard™, or EPIC-S2™.

The first of its kind, EPIC-S2 is a comprehensive training standard which incorporates and gives specificity to the Six Critical UPRT Implementation Factors essential to solving LOC-I (see EPIC-S2 model, figure 1).

Deficiencies in Airplane State Awareness (ASA), Single-pilot Resource Management (SRM), Crew Resource Management (CRM), Threat and Error Management (TEM), and aircraft performance, as well as inappropriate pilot response in developing upset events perpetuate LOC-I as the most lethal threat to the traveling public by air. The Every Pilot In Control Solution Standard (EPIC-S2) integrates proven training, experience, human factor, and awareness components that mitigate these deficiencies. Incorporating these components bolsters pilot resilience, proficiency, and cognitive discipline in a wide spectrum of manual flight operations and airplane upset conditions, providing a framework to maximize the ability of UPRT to do what it is intended to do: save lives.

The APS Vision to Help Pilots Bring Everyone Home Safely drives APS to aid the industry in improving aviation safety at all levels worldwide. Beyond high-level UPRT guidance and practically-vague regulatory frameworks that miss crucial and fundamental mitigating features of effective UPRT, the Every Pilot In Control Solution Standard (EPIC-S2) bridges the UPRT gap between ‘just getting it done’ and ‘getting it done right.’ Robust Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) adhering to the Six Critical UPRT Implementation Factors instills in pilots the skills they need to overcome LOC-I and significantly improves manual handling skills and airmanship.

“APS works closely with oversight civil aviation organizations and National Aviation Authorities to aid in their development of guidelines and recommendations for UPRT implementation globally. Consensus among industry stakeholders continues to reinforce the critical role of UPRT in aviation system and operational safety,” said Paul BJ Ransbury, CEO of APS. “APS’ public release of the EPIC-S2 provides a clear framework of Six Critical UPRT Implementation Factors that are designed to help training organizations worldwide ensure their UPRT is conducted in a highly-effective, comprehensive, and long-lasting manner, all in accordance with industry-defined regulations and best practices.”

Learn more about the Every Pilot In Control Solution Standard: apstraining.com/epic-s2

ABOUT AVIATION PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) trains thousands of professional pilots and instructors in comprehensive Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) skill development. UPRT programs include integrated LOC-I solutions via industry-leading computer-based, on-aircraft (jet, turboprop, and piston), and full-flight simulator UPRT. All training is in full compliance with the Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid, FAA AC 120-109A, ICAO Manual on Aeroplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, IATA Guidance Material and Best Practices for the Implementation of UPRT, and the FAA AC 120-111 on UPRT. Headquartered at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona, with additional training locations in the US and Europe, APS provides global access to the highest quality upset prevention and recovery training available. apstraining.com

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DuPont Biomaterials and Lenzing Collaborate to Launch New Sustainable Fabric Collection

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Together, DuPont and Lenzing address tomorrow’s challenges through renewably sourced fiber materials without compromising performance and value.


WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB)

DuPont Biomaterials and Lenzing are launching a fabric collection made predominantly of fibers derived from natural materials. The collaboration blends DuPont™ Sorona® fibers and TENCEL™ Lyocell and TENCEL™ Modal fibers from Lenzing, to give extremely soft garments greater resilience in stretch, recovery and dimensional stability. The new certified mill-collection will expand the future of sustainable textiles for designers to use in various applications, including active wear, ready-to-wear, intimate apparel and denim.

With a rich history of textile innovation, DuPont has invented groundbreaking fibers such as nylon, Lycra®, DuPont™ Kevlar® and rayon. Its Sorona® brand – made from 37 percent renewable plant-based ingredients – offers a high-performing, responsibly sourced material option.

Lenzing has 80 years of experience producing high-quality fibers with environmentally responsible and innovative technologies that help preserve the planet’s natural resources. TENCEL™, Lenzing’s textile specialty brand, is derived from sustainably sourced natural raw material wood. TENCEL™ branded fibers are produced via an environmentally responsible production processes, and are compostable and biodegradable, which defines a new evolutionary step of sustainability and natural comfort for everyday use.

“The future of fibers belongs to the companies that are putting performance and sustainability at the forefront of everything they do,” said Renee Henze, Global Marketing Director, DuPont Biomaterials. “Our collaboration with Lenzing’s TENCEL™ branded fibers will allow more apparel brands the opportunity to weave sustainable comfort into their products and achieve the ultimate blend of comfort, eco-efficiency and performance. Together, DuPont and Lenzing address tomorrow’s challenges through renewably sourced fiber materials without compromising performance and value.”

The blend of DuPont™ Sorona® fibers and TENCEL™ Lyocell and TENCEL™ Modal fibers encompasses an entire range of constructions, colors and weights. There are many stretch fabrics in this collection offering designers spandex-free options. Sorona® polymer fibers offer the perfect comfort stretch performance without breaking down overtime, due to heat, UV rays, or chlorine exposure meaning clothes continue to look, feel and perform great each time you wear them.

Offering vibrant, soft and breathable fabric material options, the first versatile collection will include various applications:

  • Intimate apparel: Exceptionally soft knitted blends of TENCEL™ Modal fibers and Sorona® fibers create a blend of long-lasting luxurious softness and cozy comfort that creates a barely there feel.

  • Active wear: TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers together with Sorona® fibers create knitted fabrics that can keep the body pleasantly cool and dry with their natural comfort and versatility, enabling freedom to move with confidence.

  • Ready-to-wear: TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers and Sorona® fibers combine to form a comfortable woven collection that enable natural comfort, softness, smoothness, color performance, moisture management, stretch, recovery and dimensional stability that is catered for everyday use.

Both TENCEL™ Lyocell and TENCEL™ Modal fibers have similar product benefits in terms of softness, smoothness, color performance, moisture management, are derived from the natural raw material wood, and are produced in environmentally responsible production processes. What the DuPont™ Sorona® polymer based fibers brings to the table is stretch without spandex, recovery and dimensional stability giving the exceptional soft and comfortable constructions allowing for movement and resilience for going the extra mile.

“As a specialty fiber business with a strong focus on innovation and quality, sustainability plays an integral role in what we do. With the introduction of the TENCEL™ brand last year, we are moving beyond fiber types and characteristics and moving toward everyday use and benefits that brands and consumers value. By joining forces with another industry leader, we are enabling the acceleration of textile innovation through developing new environmentally responsible solutions,” said Andreas Guertler, Head of Global Business Development – Active and Outerwear, Lenzing AG. “Both DuPont and Lenzing share a rich heritage which is engrained in sustainability and innovative thinking. The combination of Sorona® fibers with TENCEL™ branded fibers will enable us to introduce next-generation fabrics that combine natural comfort, color performance, versatility, smoothness, softness and moisture management, exceed consumer expectation and enable them to ‘feel so right’.”

Discover the feeling of nature and experience the new collection for yourself. For additional information about Sorona® fibers, visit http://www.sorona.com. To learn more about TENCEL™, visit http://www.tencel.com.

About the Lenzing Group

The Lenzing Group stands for ecologically responsible production of specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood. As an innovation leader, Lenzing is a partner of global textile and nonwoven manufacturers and drives many new technological developments.

The Lenzing Group’s high-quality fibers form the basis for a variety of textile applications ranging from elegant ladies clothing to versatile denims and high-performance sports clothing. Due to their consistent high quality, their biodegradability and compostability Lenzing fibers are also highly suitable for hygiene products and agricultural applications.

The business model of the Lenzing Group goes far beyond that of a traditional fiber producer. Together with its customers and partners, Lenzing develops innovative products along the value chain, creating added value for consumers. The Lenzing Group strives for the efficient utilization and processing of all raw materials and offers solutions to help redirect the textile sector towards a closed-loop economy.

DuPont Biomaterials

DuPont Biomaterials brings innovations to global partners through the development of high performance, renewable materials. It does so through its novel bio-based solutions for industries as varied as packaging, food, cosmetics, apparel and carpeting, all facing the challenges of greening their supply chains and offering high performance, sustainable choices to their downstream customers. For more information on DuPont Biomaterials, please visit http://biosciences.dupont.com/solutions/biomaterials.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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Veran launches new navigated triple needle brush and new navigated catheter to help physicians diagnose and guide treatment of early stage lung cancer

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SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™

“Our new tip-tracked instruments provide additional flexibility to help physicians reach and guide treatment for early stage cancer when patients have the best prognosis.”


NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB)

Veran Medical continues its mission to help physicians diagnose and treat early stage lung cancer with the launch of two, new navigated instruments. These devices are designed to help diagnose and guide treatment of small suspicious nodules, likely to be early stage lung cancer. These new tip-tracked tools will be launched at the annual American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) annual meeting in New Orleans, LA this week.

Veran Medical is launching their Always-On Tip Tracked® Triple Needle Brush, which is designed to sample lesions both inside and outside of an airway. This electromagnetic tip-tracked tool will help physicians take more samples to assist in the early diagnosis of lung cancer. Since this new instrument will be tip-tracked, physicians will not need to use fluoroscopy during sampling.

Veran Medical is also debuting and launching a 180-degree SPiN Access Catheter™ that is used to gain access for biopsy and/or therapy delivery. This tip-tracked catheter will allow a bronchoscopist to utilize a catheter-based approach with the added benefits of advanced mapping, respiratory gating, tip-tracked instrument sampling, and the ability to reach targets outside an airway with a seamless conversion to a percutaneous approach.

“The expanding adoption of lung cancer screening has given us a real opportunity to catch cancer earlier and save lives, but only if we can help physicians reach the smallest nodules,” said Veran Medical CEO Jason Pesterfield. “Our new tip-tracked instruments provide additional flexibility to help physicians reach and guide treatment for early stage cancer when patients have the best prognosis.”

Veran’s next generation SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™ offers an industry leading precision thoracic guidance platform that allows lung specialists to seamlessly transition between a navigated endobronchial approach and a navigated transthoracic approach utilizing SPiN Perc™, to help physicians diagnose lung cancer earlier. A published clinical study utilizing a multi-modality approach, including Veran’s SPiN System™ and SPiN Perc™, have demonstrated a 92% diagnostic yield.

Lung Cancer remains the number one cancer killer worldwide. 94 million current or former smokers remain at elevated risk in the U.S. alone. More than 8 million people in the U.S. currently meet the criteria for lung cancer screening. When suspicious lesions are discovered, patients need answers. But mounting clinical data suggests that a large percentage of the hundreds of thousands of bronchoscopies performed every year on suspected lung cancer patients are non-diagnostic—delaying potential lifesaving therapy.

About Veran Medical Technologies

Veran is a privately held medical device company headquartered in St. Louis, MO. The company’s mission is to empower physicians to diagnose cancer earlier and to enable precision therapy to save lives. In the United States, lung cancer kills more people each year than breast, prostate, pancreatic and colon cancers combined.

Veran has developed and commercialized an FDA cleared, next generation electromagnetic thoracic navigation platform called the SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™. Veran’s breakthrough technology has been adopted by leading cancer centers throughout the United States. Veran provides physicians with a full line of bronchoscopic brushes, needles, forceps and steerable catheters with tiny electromagnetic sensors embedded in the tips for precise navigation. The combination of these proprietary Always-On Tip Tracked® instruments and Veran’s exclusive patient respiratory gating technology enables physicians to accurately access lung nodules by accounting for nodule movement during patient breathing, a common challenge for lung specialists.

Another challenge lung specialists face is that approximately 40% of lung nodules lie outside of an airway, making them very difficult to reach endobronchially, and traditionally requiring an additional procedure. Veran’s SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™ is the first and only FDA cleared technology that enables Pulmonologists or Thoracic Surgeons the ability to safely and accurately access lung nodules outside of an airway using SPiN Perc™, a navigated transthoracic needle. With SPiN Perc™, Veran combines endobronchial navigation with percutaneous navigation, allowing physicians to access all lung nodules in a single procedure, regardless of nodule size or location. This eliminates the cost and risk of unnecessary procedures and empowers physicians to provide a same day diagnosis for their patients. The early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer has been proven to save lives.

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Legacy Oaks of Sacramento Hosts Free Memory Care Workshops

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Legacy Oaks of Sacramento team member and resident engaging. Life engagement is one of the 5 directional paths of the Montessori Moments in Time program.

We understand the challenges you face and know that it is essential for you to have support, education, and an understanding of how important it is to take care of yourself.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Currently under the management of Meridian Senior Living (Meridian), Legacy Oaks of Sacramento Assisted Living and Memory Care (Legacy Oaks) is hosting Caregiver Café, a monthly workshop founded on principles from Meridian’s exclusive memory care program. These monthly workshops are vital as the global impact of dementia is staggering. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as of 2015 there were 9.9 million new cases world-wide with one diagnosed every 3 seconds. With that in mind, all of us will be affected by Alzheimer’s in one way or another. Understanding the disease has become increasingly important in helping afflicted family members and loved ones experience better outcomes.

Caregiver Café is based on Montessori Moments in Time (MMIT), Meridian’s distinctive memory care programming, to offer families and caregivers strategies to cope with challenging times. The goals of MMIT at Legacy Oaks are to enhance living for those with memory challenges by using the five directional paths. Each directional path has the resident and family in mind to encourage independence and helps deal with the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. These paths include Family Connections, Health and Wellness, Dining Experience, Life Engagement, and Team Promise. Family Connections focus on the well-being of our families through social gatherings, volunteer opportunities, support, and education. Health and Wellness is based on providing satisfying experiences, promoting independence, and encouraging positive behavior while maintaining respect and dignity. The Dining Experience leverages meals as a time to reminisce, create new memories, maximize independence, and promote socializing, all in an inviting environment. Life Engagement includes scheduled programs that support the whole person allowing residents to function at their highest potential, giving them a sense of purpose and overall well-being. Team Promise focuses on developing care partnerships through ongoing education and training.

“When someone in the family has dementia, it changes everything,” states Sue Johnston, VP Program Development. “We understand the challenges you face and know that it is essential for you to have support, education, and an understanding of how important it is to take care of yourself.”

The Caregiver Café program offers an opportunity for caregivers of loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia to participate in a forum to ask questions while being surrounded by others going through their same situation. Legacy Oak’s onsite experts serve as a resource to provide support for the caregivers and to help them better understand their loved one’s condition. Caregiver Cafés are held on the last Wednesday of every month from 6pm-7pm at Legacy Oaks located at 1922 Morse Avenue in Sacramento, CA. Complimentary coffee and snacks are provided. Upcoming Caregiver Café topics include: Alive Inside featuring a Music and Memory Program on October 30th and Tips for the Holidays on November 27th.

Since workshop space is limited, interested participants should call (916) 822-7328 to R.S.V.P. at least one day before the event. For more information about Legacy Oaks, visit: legacyoaksofsacramento.com.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 70 communities in 21 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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The Local Vapor Announces Support of Governor Tom Wolf’s Marijuana Legalization Initiative

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The Local Vapor in Doylestown, PA

The Local Vapor, Bucks County’s upmarket vapor shop, today announced its support of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s ongoing marijuana legalization efforts.

“We believe Governor Wolf’s support of marijuana legalization, both medical and recreational, bodes well for mindful, education-focused businesses like us.” — Ken Cala, Co-Owner and Executive Director, The Local Vapor


DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (PRWEB)

The Local Vapor, Bucks County’s leading retailer of premium e-liquids, vaping hardware and CBD products since 2014, today announced its support of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s ongoing marijuana legalization efforts. The shop has carried CBD vape oils, as well as non-vapor CBD products derived from hemp, since 2015.

“As a leading voice in Bucks County’s vaping community, we hold a responsibility to help shape public perception of vapor products in a constructive, facts-based manner — particularly when it comes to the various forms and applications of cannabis,” said Ken Cala, Co-Owner and Executive Director of The Local Vapor. “We believe Governor Wolf’s support of marijuana legalization, both medical and recreational, bodes well for mindful, education-focused businesses like us.”

In September, Governor Wolf proposed a plan to legalize marijuana beyond medical uses, calling for the decriminalization of nonviolent cannabis-related crimes as well as the legalization of adult recreational marijuana use. The announcement followed Lt. Governor John Fetterman’s statewide recreational marijuana tour, which helped the administration understand Pennsylvania residents’ views on whether or not marijuana should be legalized.

Since signing the bill to legalize medical marijuana use in Pennsylvania in 2016, Wolf’s administration has worked to make medical marijuana more accessible for PA residents, announcing a total of 100,000 patient certifications issued as of April 2019. The availability of medical marijuana corresponds with the rise of non-psychoactive cannabidiol products, with many consumers now using CBD for anxiety treatment, pain management, and an array of other uses.

In response to this market trend, The Local Vapor has expanded their CBD offerings to include products like CBD gummies. The shop also promotes several vapor-free CBD product variants that can be applied topically or ingested orally.

“Our culture has made a lot of progress in de-stigmatizing responsible use of cannabis. Lots of our customers use CBD for anxiety and other health concerns, but it’s clear that there’s a bigger shift happening,” Cala said. “It’s important to us to be a part of that conversation as we continue to dispel misinformation in our industry and fight substance abuse.”

The announcement comes on the heels of two Pennsylvania state senators introducing Senate Bill 350 — also known as the Adult Use Cannabis bill — in Harrisburg on Tuesday. The bill, if passed into law, would legalize consumer and recreational use of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

About The Local Vapor

The Local Vapor is a locally-owned, community-minded vapor shop offering only the highest quality vaping liquids, eCigarettes, CBD vape oils and non-vapor CBD products. It is widely regarded as the best vapor shop for conscious consumers in Bucks County and the Greater Philadelphia area. Founded in 2014, The Local Vapor seeks to promote safe vaping practices, provide expert product knowledge, and encourage alternatives to smoking. More information is available at http://www.thelocalvapor.com.

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