LYNNWOOD, Wash. - December 2, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
JL Cares, a non-profit in Lynnwood, WA is hoping to make the holidays a bit brighter for a few families this year. Partnering with local appliance store Judd & Black, the non-profit plans to donate and install a new range for one family and will provide groceries for ten additional families in the area. JL Cares regularly provides emergent remodels to families that are unable to repair their homes and relies on the community to nominate families to support in the area. The JL Cares Leadership team also seeks out partnerships with other local businesses to make a greater impact than they could by themselves. With the rising prices in the cost of goods, the team hopes it can make a difference in the lives of a few.
"It's an honor and our privilege to bless our community because we've been blessed this year, and Judd & Black is an amazing partner to us. We're grateful that our visions are so well aligned, and we will be doing some amazing things together in 2023!" Paul Willis, Executive Director JL Cares
JL Cares is seeking your help in finding families that could use a little help this year. To nominate a family, visit jlcares.org and tell the team how JL Cares can make a difference in the lives of a family.
JL Cares is the non-profit arm of JL Remodeling of Lynnwood, WA, which has donated over $250,000 this year towards making a positive impact in the community. JL Remodeling's owner, Jeff Laurence has a passion towards helping people, and launched the JL Cares non-profit in 2021.
Contact Information:
Paul Willis
Executive Director [email protected]
Germfree, a Florida based company, is introducing its new line of aseptic PEC (primary engineering control) equipment at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas. The newly redesigned equipment includes Laminar Flow Hoods, Biological Safety Cabinets, and Cleanroom Pass-Through Boxes. These new products build on Germfree's 60 years of aseptic PEC expertise in both the hospital compounding and pharmaceutical industries. The equipment has been designed to meet and exceed the strict cGMP and USP <797>/<800> regulatory requirements found in these industries.
"The USP <797> and <800> standards have changed the working environment for many in the compounding industry," said Ryan Henry, Marketing and Product Segment Manager at Germfree. "We listened to our customers and responded with new designs that are ideally suited for cleanroom use, enhancing the cleanability, durability, and ergonomics that they have come to expect from our products."
All of the new products are constructed from stainless steel, both in the work areas and on the exterior of the units. The new biosafety cabinet line features an automatic, adjustable, tempered glass sliding sash and touch screen controls that come pre-loaded with instructional videos on proper usage and care for the equipment. The laminar flow line includes touch controls and low glare LED lights integrated into the work area. Both units have a night mode setting that allows the hood to remain running during periods of non-use while reducing energy consumption.
The cleanroom pass-through boxes utilize mechanical interlocks to only allow one door to be open at a time. The active HEPA purge cycle is triggered by closing either door while the interlocks remain locked until the cycle is complete. These units have been designed with an upward door swing that reduces the equipment footprint and allows for universal installation.
"Providing aseptic environments to the hospital compounding and pharmaceutical industries has been incredibly important to Germfree going back to our founding in 1962," said Kevin Kyle, CEO of Germfree. "We are proud to be able to continue to serve these vital industries and innovate products that prevent sterile product contamination and protect patient safety."
About Germfree: Germfree Laboratories LLC creates environments that serve life science innovation and advance global health. The company, founded in 1962, designs, engineers and manufactures equipment and facilities to serve the compounding pharmacy, biopharmaceutical and biocontainment industries throughout the world.
Contact Information:
Ryan Henry
Marketing and Product Segment Manager [email protected]
386.265.4300
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - December 2, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Today, Knack Inc., a brand specializing in modern accessories for urban professionals, announced the drop of a Limited Edition capsule in its popular Series 2 backpack collection just in time for Holiday gift-giving. This Holiday capsule contains two new, limited-production styles that feature Knack's best-in-class organization for everyday carry combined with its unique, patent-pending, hidden expandable suitcase compartment for up to three days of travel.
"We are very excited to partner with consumers across the country to select two fresh new colors for this Holiday," Knack Inc.'s Founder and CEO, Chad Mellen, commented. He added, "We only made a handful of each style so that these Knack Packs will make truly unique Holiday gifts. Once they are gone, they are gone forever."
Today's new Limited Edition Holiday capsule includes:
Series 2 Knack Pack expandable laptop backpack in Brick Red (MSRP $275)
Series 2 Knack Pack expandable laptop backpack in Adobe Orange (MSRP $275)
To create these two new fashion colors, over the past year, the Knack design team:
Narrowed down a list of dozens of colors initially suggested by Knack owners
Conducted interviews and surveys with over 300 Knack consumers
Sampled and developed 7 colors
Confirmed the final two colors through a broad survey of current and potential Knack owners
These new Limited Edition products, as well as the entire Knack collection of multi-function backpacks and accessories, are sold exclusively at www.knackbags.com.
About Knack Inc.:
Launched by a seasoned team from Tumi, Coach and eBags, Knack is a privately-held, direct-to-consumer company offering a collection of patent-pending, expandable backpacks and accessories that easily take urban professionals from work to travel and back again with just one bag. With a focus on simplicity, authenticity, and flexibility, Knack's One Bag Life mission provides the ability to do less carrying and more experiencing every day. For more about Knack, and to experience One Bag Life, visit www.knackbags.com.
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Contact Information:
Jamie Orr
Content Director [email protected]
401-404-4003
Over 129 community oncology healthcare professionals, including 81 prescribers, representing 35 community oncology practices across the nation, registered to join Cornerstone Specialty Network, LLC for its second annual European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2022 Data Review Symposium on Oct. 27, 2022. The program was chaired by Edith A. Perez, MD (Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL), Sujith R. Kalmadi, MD, (Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, Phoenix, AZ), and Eric S. Schaefer, MD, (Highlands Oncology Group, Fayetteville, AR).
The Cornerstone Data Review Symposia are a unique and valuable series of programs offered to community oncology healthcare providers (HCPs); they summarize the latest clinical data that immediately impacts practice patterns in the community oncology setting. The live programs also create an interactive forum to ask questions and discuss the data's direct impact on patient care. "I have been a co-chair for Cornerstone's Data Review Meetings for the past three years. I continue to be impressed by the level of interest and engagement from attendees," says Edith A. Perez, Academic Chair.
"Consistent with our mission to provide value to independent community oncology practices, we offer several innovative and interactive forums bridging the gap between academic conference data, and how it is applied to community oncology practice. These programs continue to grow each year, reinforcing their value to community oncologists," stated Joel Schaedler, Cornerstone's CEO.
In addition to the ESMO Data Review Meeting, Cornerstone Specialty Network also hosts the following data review meetings:
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Nursing Care in the Community Oncology Practice
Lung Data Review Meeting
American Society of Hematology ASH (American Society of Hematology)
SABCS (San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium)
Cornerstone Oncology Fellowship Advancement Initiative (COFAI) - Specifically customized for oncologists who are new to the community setting with the goal of accelerating quality patient care.
Cornerstone Specialty Network, LLC is the leading provider of long-term, sustainable value through an aggregated network of Community Oncology practices. Founded in 2016, Cornerstone Specialty Network's mission is to provide value to Community Oncology practices to help maximize the quality of patient care. Through network aggregation, Cornerstone Specialty Network delivers value-added opportunities that support independence and long-term sustainability for community oncology practices. For more information, please visit our website at cornerstoneoncology.com.
Last year, the number of Australians taking medicinal cannabis surpassed 100,000. As access to the treatment gets easier, patient demand continues to skyrocket.
MELBOURNE, Australia - December 2, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
According to Levin Health, a sports science company focused on researching, developing and commercialising a range of medicinal cannabis products such as CBD oil Australia wide, as the stigma around medical cannabis dissolves, interest and acceptance are on the rise. Between Q1 and Q3 in 2021, the number of patients grew by 50%.
Levin Health explains that many Australians have dealt with years of long waiting lists and high costs in some traditional medical services. Since the federal government made the prescription of cannabis-based products legal back in 2016, patients have had other options.
The desire for an alternative to the traditional medical system, coupled with a growing interest in clinical trials that test the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for a range of conditions, partly explains the movement towards the treatment. The majority of prescriptions for medical marijuanas Australia wide written last year were for patients with chronic pain, anxiety and sleep disorders, explains Levin Health.
In 2018, the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) changed the system medical practitioners had to follow to apply for medicinal cannabis products. The Special Access Scheme Category B (SAS B) was utilised to minimise the need to apply for a single permit for each product. The new system meant permits could last anywhere between three months and two years, simplifying the entire process.
In a 3-month period in 2021, the number of Authorised Prescribers grew by 40%. Levin Health says this highlights a major uplift in clinicians that want to make medicinal cannabis a regular treatment option.
To date, there have been over 307,000 approved SAS-B applications.
Levin Health points out that as product availability increases, the price for consumers decreases. Every year sees more locally cultivated and manufactured products, which doubled between 2020 and 2021. With more than 200 different medicinal cannabis products available, patients can choose between oils, capsules, nasal sprays and oral sprays.
HealthJoy, a connected healthcare navigation platform, announced today its latest partnership with Consociate Health, to bring HealthJoy to current and prospective Consociate clients. This collaboration will offer industry-leading TPA services that not only enhance the member experience, but also ensure access to a network of support Consociate Health is known for.
HealthJoy connects members with the tools, programs, and on-demand help that they need to navigate their healthcare journey. The app leverages insurance verification and precertification data to get ahead of costly decisions and steer members to high-value care. Clients will automatically have access to HealthJoy's virtual Musculoskeletal (MSK) solution through this partnership.
"We are thrilled to align with the Consociate Health team. HealthJoy has created an experience that enables members to understand their benefits, become better consumers of healthcare, reduce HR administrative burden, and connect members to the best care possible. Partnering with Consociate Health is allowing us to bring a newly enhanced, fully connected platform to more members. Through data and claims, we can now create a more personalized approach to healthcare by proactively engaging members at the time that matters most," said Dave Mallen, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at HealthJoy.
Through HealthJoy's platform, Consociate Health clients can also expect to see a reduction in benefits questions to HR and gain access to its in-app communication tool, Broadcaster. Whether it's scheduling appointments and contacting providers, or providing price transparency assistance for procedures, services, and prescription drugs, HealthJoy will be there to support members throughout their care journey — saving them time, money, and frustration.
Darren Reynolds, Consociate's President and CEO, said "This innovative integration delivers an improved and embedded navigation platform for employers seeking to increase member engagement. HealthJoy's powerful resource provides access to healthcare concierges, along with an award winning AI powered app, delivering results through simplifying access to healthcare at the time of need."
About Consociate Health
Since 1995, Consociate Health has partnered with employers, and their trusted advisors throughout the United States, to provide innovative employee benefits programs, plan administration services, and actionable plan analytics. Consociate cares passionately about their employees, clients, and plan members and prides itself in delivering exceptional and personal customer service. To learn more, visit consociatehealth.com.
About HealthJoy
HealthJoy's mobile application creates an intuitive, connected healthcare experience that takes the confusion and complexity out of healthcare by connecting its members with the right benefits at the right moment in their care journey. Its mobile platform and human concierge team bring benefits together to surface the best providers, virtual care, and savings. Ultimately, HealthJoy helps employees lead healthier, happier lives. To learn more about HealthJoy's proven approach to healthcare navigation, visit www.healthjoy.com.
The new wedding dress collections from Martina Liana and Martina Liana Luxe combine show-stopping frills and high-fashion grandeur for a truly exquisite bridal moment. Inspired by the runway and designed for the aisle, the latest collections embody straight-from-the-catwalk sophistication for the modern bride who dreams of an ultra-luxurious wedding day.
"Fashion-forward brides have an eye for opulence, and they desire a wedding gown that captures their extraordinary, one-of-a-kind style," said Martine Harris, Head Designer and Chief Creative Officer of Martina Liana and Martina Liana Luxe. "The new Martina Liana and Martina Liana Luxe collections feature bold construction and next-level craftmanship for an impeccable, haute couture appeal."
The eye-catching silhouettes from the newest Martina Liana and Martina Liana Luxe collections exude runway-worthy glamour from every angle. This season's stunning designs include extravagant floral embellishments, intricate beading and shimmering sequins for a touch of sumptuous sparkle. Statement sleeves, from long and sheer to off-the-shoulder, provide a chic alternative to strapless and spaghetti strap styles.
Dramatic tulle skirts, striking trains and detachable accessories allow brides to achieve the ultimate bridal wow factor. Plunging necklines, bustier bodices and thigh-high leg slits let edgy brides take a fashion risk on their wedding day.
The Martina Liana and Martina Liana Luxe collections feature red carpet-inspired wedding dresses for every type of bridal style, from the elegant bride who wants to turn heads in a glamorous ballgown to the lavish bride who dreams of making a dramatic entrance in an irresistible design that dazzles both on and off the aisle.
The new gowns are now at a retailer near you - available in U.S. sizes 2 to 20, with select styles available in U.S. sizes 22 to 28. To find a store or to view the entire collection, visit MartinaLiana.com and MartinaLianaLuxe.com.
About Martina Liana
Risen from the creative vision of Head Designer and Chief Creative Officer Martine Harris and her international design team, Martina Liana has taken the world stage as a leading bridal fashion label—with the idea of giving every woman the chance to bring her bridal visions to life through custom design. From luxury fabrics and glamorous beadwork to the world's finest laces—these heirloom-quality details create elegant designs for the bride seeking a fashion statement that is one of its kind, and truly her own. To find a store near you, please visit MartinaLiana.com.
About Martina Liana Luxe
From award-winning bridal design brand Martina Liana comes Martina Liana Luxe—an exquisite new collection inspired by the bride with an eye for detail and a taste for the finer things. This exquisite collection invites brides to explore our designers' most personal interpretations of world runway trends—each personally handcrafted for a flawless, couture fit. Crafted with the finest materials from around the world, these gowns are embedded with unique qualities such as artisanal patterns and bespoke details that are completely unique to the label—establishing a new standard of fit and fabrication for the fashion-forward bride. To find a store near you, please visit MartinaLianaLuxe.com.
Contact Information:
Lindsay Santee
Associate Director of Strategic Communications [email protected]
9139098623
The gently used and open box children's goods reseller launches over 7,000 items for sale, including clothes, furniture, and toys, providing affordable options to combat inflation concerns.
Kidsy, an online marketplace for parents to buy and sell gently used kids' items across all categories in the U.S., announces a major growth milestone, with over 7,000 products now for sale since its April 2022 launch. This milestone makes Kidsy one of the fastest-growing resellers for products in its category, indicative of a rapidly growing secondhand shopping market as parents seek out cost-effective options as inflation hits a 40-year high.
The U.S. secondhand baby and kids products market is expected to reach $12.8 billion by 2030, driven by advancements in technology and a surge in popularity of secondhand marketplaces.
"Over the past few years, I've witnessed a seismic shift among my peers in the way they shop," said Shraysi Tandon, CEO and co-founder of Kidsy. "Gone are the days of clamoring for every item from the hottest new designer collection; that seems so passé today. Parents are now showing off their secondhand purchases and building closets and nurseries out of their lucky finds. There's an appreciation for the nostalgia and history attached to secondhand goods. It's so much more enchanting."
Kidsy offers a wide selection of products by eliminating the geographic limitations of a social media marketplace or a local secondhand store. Users can browse through items, including clothes, toys, books, bath items, diapering, travel gear and nursery essentials, and filter their search to find what they are looking for from sellers across the U.S. They are able to message sellers directly, ask questions about an item and even make them an offer, all through the Kidsy platform.
"At Kidsy, we believe the closets and nurseries of the future are circular. The rapid growth of Kidsy is testament to the boom of secondhand shopping, and we expect this trend to continue as more people recognize resale as a powerful solution to wastefulness, not to mention a solution to high prices and inflation," said Sinan Sari, co-founder and CTO of Kidsy. "With the holiday season here, we're excited to provide a resource for parents to find affordable options during an often cash-strapped time of year, and resell some of the gently used items they no longer have a use for."
For the holiday season, Kidsy is offering all customers a $5 coupon redeemable on the Kidsy marketplace between now and Dec. 31, 2022. To take advantage of the promotion, use HOLIDAY5 at checkout.
Kidsy's parenting blog, answering Google's most frequently asked questions about kids, from feeding and sleep training to educational activities, is now live.
Kidsy is an online marketplace for parents to buy and sell gently used and open box kids' items, across all categories, nationally. It is co-founded by journalist Shraysi Tandon and software engineer Sinan Sari, born out of a pain point to solve the issue of finding an affordable and reliable source of secondhand kids' items off of social media platforms. Kidsy launched in April 2022 and has already collected over 7,000 baby and kids items for sale, unlocking access to thousands of children's wardrobes and nurseries across the country and giving parents more choice and affordability when it comes to buying secondhand.
Over 110 community oncology healthcare professionals, including 56 prescribers, representing 35 community oncology practices across the nation, registered to join Cornerstone Specialty Network, LLC for its 2nd annual European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2022 Data Review Symposium on Oct. 27, 2022. The program was chaired by Edith A. Perez, MD (Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL), Sujith R. Kalmadi, MD, (Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, Phoenix, AZ), and Eric S. Schaefer, MD, (Highlands Oncology, Fayetteville AR).
The Cornerstone Data Review Symposia are a unique and valuable series of programs offered to community oncology healthcare providers (HCPs); they summarize the latest clinical data that immediately impacts practice patterns in the community oncology setting. The live programs also create an interactive forum to ask questions and discuss the data's direct impact on patient care. "I have been a co-chair for Cornerstone's Data Review Meetings for the past three years. I continue to be impressed by the level of interest and engagement from attendees," says Edith A. Perez, Academic Chair.
"Consistent with our mission to provide value to independent community oncology practices, we offer several innovative and interactive forums bridging the gap between academic conference data, and how it is applied to community oncology practice. These programs continue to grow each year, reinforcing their value to community oncologists," stated Joel Schaedler, Cornerstone's CEO.
In addition to the ESMO Data Review Meeting, Cornerstone Specialty Network also hosts the following data review meetings:
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Nursing Care in the Community Oncology Practice
Lung Data Review Meeting
American Society of Hematology ASH (American Society of Hematology)
SABCS (San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium)
Cornerstone Oncology Fellowship Advancement Initiative (COFAI) - Specifically customized for oncologists who are new to the community setting with the goal of accelerating quality patient care.
Cornerstone Specialty Network, LLC is the leading provider of long-term, sustainable value through an aggregated network of Community Oncology practices. Founded in 2016, Cornerstone Specialty Network's mission is to provide value to Community Oncology practices to help maximize the quality of patient care. Through network aggregation, Cornerstone Specialty Network delivers value-added opportunities that support independence and long-term sustainability for community oncology practices. For more information, please visit our website at cornerstoneoncology.com.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - December 1, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
The first-ever luxury, beauty, and wellness supplement brand Hush & Hush brings its clinically proven, first-class formulations to Neiman Marcus. Customers can now experience the same high-quality craftsmanship they've come to expect from the premier department store in the physician-formulated Hush & Hush ingestible line.
With the categories of beauty, health, and wellness becoming increasingly intertwined, Hush & Hush believes internal beauty and wellness is a huge part of the conversation — it is no longer perceived as a "nice to do" but rather a "must do." "We embrace this new blurred category and make it a point to put the customers' needs first and meet them wherever they shop," shares Dr. Marc Ronert, founder and formulator of Hush & Hush, "which is why this partnership with Neiman Marcus is a natural next step for us."
"I'm delighted to introduce Hush & Hush to Neiman Marcus customers," says Dr. Ronert. "The wellness shopper today is discerning — they want clean products, and they want proof. Which is why we built the brand with a science-first philosophy and spent time and resources on clinical trials."
Hush & Hush is excited to partner with Neiman Marcus to drive ingestible sales in the new year based on the industry's projected growth of $128 billion by 2028. Find Hush & Hush's products on NeimanMarcus.com.
About Hush & Hush:
Deep-rooted in real regenerative science, Hush & Hush is the culmination of more than 15 years of cellular, nutritional, and beauty research and is dedicated to delaying the inevitable aging process. All its formulations are designed to support the body's natural defense and regenerative powers and enhance outward beauty with products formulated with a unique blend of scientifically proven vitamins, herbs, and botanicals coupled with modern-day technology. For more information, please visit HushandHush.com and follow us on Instagram at @hushandhushofficial.
About Marc A. Ronert, MD, Ph.D.
European board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Marc A. Ronert, MD, Ph.D., brings a unique approach to aging. As a founder of Hush & Hush, Dr. Ronert instills principles of healthy living coupled with evidence-based methodologies into everything he touches to decelerate and reverse the aging process. He continually unearths new ingredients, technologies, formulations, and protocols to generate forward-thinking, groundbreaking products that deliver results. Dr. Ronert is also the author of Age Later and the founder of the non-profit organization CareForSkin Foundation. Dr. Ronert graduated from the prestigious Heinrich-Heine University of Medicine in Germany.
