LEONA VALLEY, Calif. - October 19, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
The Leona Valley Recovery Center, an inpatient addiction treatment center, offers evidence-based treatment for those seeking treatment outside of a major city. As drug and alcohol abuse rises across America, Leona Valley's doors are open for detox and residential treatment.
Located more than an hour north of Los Angeles, the staff at Leona Valley Recovery Center offer addiction rehab "in a remote, serene location." The six-bed residential treatment center provides a combination of holistic treatments as well as evidence-based therapies.
"Evidence-based therapies" are designed to utilize "the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values." These "specialized therapies have (been) developed to target specific use disorders: alcohol, opiates, cocaine… Treatment services have been developed to address not only the substance use, but also the range of other problems that often predate, co-occur with, and are caused by substance use disorders."
According to researchers at Cedars-Sinai, projections of mortality rates from alcohol use disorder were 22% higher in 2021 as well as 25% higher in 2020. Additionally, in 2021, for the first time, deaths from drug overdoses exceeded 100,000, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"We only use truth in order to treat here at Leona Valley Recovery Center. Before we founded our center, we realized that the traditional substance abuse treatment and recovery model needed to be improved. That's just one of the reasons our center is in such a remote, picturesque location. Here, there are no distractions, nothing to keep our patients from being focused on the individual, on their treatment. We exclusively use evidence-based therapies for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that they work. They've been proven to work. Indeed, we've seen it time and again. That said, we always tailor our treatment specifically to the individual, to their needs, to what they need help with. The last few years have been so challenging for so many. More people than ever have struggled with addiction. We're here to help someone on their journey of sobriety, in a serene location with an experienced staff, all committed to the individualized treatment of our patients," said Hai Nguyen of Leona Valley Recovery Center.
This drug and alcohol detox center also offers residential treatment programs for a wide range of substance-use disorders. For more information, to learn about insurance verification, or to enroll, contact Leona Valley Recovery Center at (888) 702-1852.
Contact Information:
Ezekiel Hernandez
Communications Director
213-332-9255
Techwave, a leading global IT and engineering solutions provider, shares its latest fundraising initiative, the "STEPtember, Health & Fitness Challenge." The campaign is being launched in collaboration with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation to raise awareness and funds for families affected by cerebral palsy. The funds raised by the STEPtember challenge will be used by the best CPARF researchers to prevent, treat, and cure cerebral palsy.
Cerebral palsy is a physical disability caused by damage to the developing brain during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after birth, which affects a person's posture and movement throughout their life. Techwave's "STEPtember" challenge is the key initiative to raise awareness about cerebral palsy among employees and entice them to lead a healthy lifestyle. Signing up for STEPtember and committing to 10,000 steps per day is the initial step. Tracking the steps with a digital pedometer or an app would follow. A total of 10,000 steps were taken every day during the "STEPtember" challenge by the employees for 28 consecutive days. By participating in this, we raised more than $2,000 and took more than 10 million steps for the CPARF cause.
"STEPtember is a virtual fundraising initiative to encourage fitness and healthy living among employees. The opportunity to fundraise for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation is inspiring to us, and we are proud to be able to make a real difference in the lives of families living with cerebral palsy. This initiative will be rolled out all year long, globally, and we hope it will lead society to better understand cerebral palsy and those affected by it so that we can make a lasting difference for people with the condition," said Mr. Raj Gummadapu, CEO, Techwave.
About Techwave: Techwave is a leading global Information Technology and Engineering services and solutions company revolutionizing digital transformations. They believe in enabling clients to maximize their potential and achieve a greater market with a wide array of technology services, including, but not limited to, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Development, Analytics, Digital, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Founded in 2004, and headquartered in Houston, TX, USA, Techwave has a team of experts, leveraging Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application, and Engineering Services expertise, in 11 countries.
St. Jude's Ranch for Children, a community of healing and hope, with the help of its construction team — Grand Canyon Development Partners, EV&A Architects, Taney Engineering, and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company — will break ground on its Healing Center on Oct. 25, 2022, for children who are victims of sex trafficking.
Unlike any other nationwide, this first-of-its-kind center will build on the 56-year legacy of the charity by providing safe therapeutic homes and a specialized nurturing recovery program for children who have been forced or manipulated into having sex for money. The Healing Center is unique — from its ground-up residences, holistic treatment options, survivor advocates, trauma-sensitive design, and on-site public school dedicated specifically to this population.
"Child sex trafficking has devastating consequences for its victims, including long-lasting physical and psychological trauma, disease, and even death," said St. Jude's Ranch for Children Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christina Vela. "Through the creation of the Healing Center on our flagship campus in Boulder City, Nevada, we will be able to address every facet of the recovery process while providing a safe space in which they can heal."
St. Jude's Ranch for Children's Healing Center will sit on 10 acres of land, with a series of individual therapeutic homes that will mimic a neighborhood with walking paths and landscaping designed to foster a sense of safety. Therapy offices and outside areas will encourage transformation through connection to nature while a multi-purpose building will include an on-site school, meeting space, library, computer lab, and a yoga and meditation room.
The Healing Center masterplan design and construction costs are estimated at $25 million. The charity has received donations and pledges from Clark County, Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, The Cosmopolitan, Aristocrat Gaming, Nevada Elks, Justice Miriam Shearing, and additional individual donors. With more than half of the funds raised, the charity is continuing to pursue funding and encourages donations to help these young victims. Clark County School District has also approved $5 million to build the school on the Healing Center campus.
Construction is expected to be completed by Spring of 2024 and the center is expected to be open for residents by Summer 2024.
ABOUT ST. JUDE'S RANCH FOR CHILDREN
For more than 56 years, St. Jude's Ranch for Children has been a community of healing and hope. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helps young people, ages 0-25, who have been abused, neglected, homeless and/or exploited, by providing safety, stability, and healing in a caring environment. For more information, visit stjudesranch.org or get social @StJudesRanch for Facebook and Twitter or stjudesranchforchildren on Instagram.
Contact Information:
Paige Candee
President of Candee Communications [email protected]
(702) 850-5511
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. - October 19, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Today, Trafalgar announced the launch of its new product line. The collection arrives just in time for the holiday season, giving customers plenty of time to purchase high-end accessories to elevate their holiday attire.
"Every product made by Trafalgar is handcrafted from the highest quality materials and made to last," said Jim Miller, Trafalgar Brand Manager. "We're so excited to share our newest luxury accessories line that takes the classic look and adds a modern twist!"
The collection includes button-end braces with a matching bow tie, necktie, and pocket square. It's available in three distinct color options: Nicholas tartan plaid, Ives green and navy blackwatch plaid, and Kincade red blackwatch plaid.
The blackwatch plaids provide just a pop of color for the more reserved gentleman while the blend of colors in the Nicholas tartan plaid is sure to steal the spotlight. All of the accessories are crafted from 100% silk. In addition, the braces feature a full-grain leather back patch and button-ends, along with an elastic backing that makes them comfortable for all-day wear. Pair these luxury braces with their matching bow tie or necktie and finish the look off with the pocket square to set yourself apart from all the other gentlemen this season.
National Sales Manager, Tom Mintal, added, "We are thrilled at the overwhelmingly positive response from our top department stores and luxury independent retailers! Our retail partners are excited to see that Trafalgar is continuing to add freshness and creativity in the Holiday Collection."
About Trafalgar:Trafalgar is a highly respected luxury brand that manufactures a variety of men's leather goods and fine accessories. It was founded in 1972 in Norwalk, Connecticut, by American craftsmen determined to use the most distinctive materials throughout the world. Today, Trafalgar is part of the Phoenix Leather Goods (PLG) family of brands, extending its commitment to integrity, honor, and quality to the global community. Trafalgar still stands by its original vision: combining timeless American style and refined haberdashery details for the discerning man.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - October 19, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
SpendMend, a leading provider of solutions to optimize the cost cycle for the healthcare industry, today announced it has completed an expansive charity drive in cooperation with over 20 major U.S. healthcare systems.
The company encouraged clients to select from a list of charitable organizations and contributed a donation in the name of each participating client to the organization of their choosing.
SpendMend spearheaded the month-long campaign in celebration of Supply Chain Appreciation Week, Oct. 2-8; AP Appreciation Week, Oct. 17-21; and National Pharmacy Week, running Oct. 17-23, 2022.
"October is filled with several weeks to celebrate professionals across different departments. This year, we wanted to do something special to show our appreciation," states Hannah Geelhoed, Head of Community Outreach at SpendMend. "We're thrilled with the participation from our clients. Our company places much emphasis on giving back to our community. Our clients obviously feel the same way."
Clients selected between the four following organizations:
Kids' Food Basket - Kids' Food Basket exists to increase access to healthy food for children and families.
Hope for the Warriors - Hope for the Warriors believes those touched by military service can succeed at home by restoring their sense of self, family, and hope.
Bee Brave - Bee Brave is a haven of hope for those who need it, a home in which to share their courageous stories, as well as a place to celebrate the victories and triumphs over breast cancer.
Everytown - Everytown is the largest gun violence prevention organization in America.
Over 20 major U.S. health systems took part in the program, including: Allegheny Health Network; Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Banner Health; Prisma Pharmacy Consolidated Service Center; Central Maine Healthcare; MedStar Health; Rome Memorial Hospital; Nuvance Health; Memorial Healthcare System; Boston Children's Hospital; and many others.
For more information regarding the four charities listed above, please contact Hannah Geelhoed at [email protected].
About SpendMend
SpendMend is a leading provider of tech-enabled, cost-savings solutions in the healthcare industry. Combining the use of data, proprietary technology, and rigorous analytics with its healthcare focus and expertise, SpendMend partners with healthcare networks to expose the dark data to improve and optimize their costs in meaningful and collaborative ways. SpendMend's mission is to help its clients improve their patient care through innovative cost-savings solutions.
Contact Information:
Kylee Savage
Marketing Manager [email protected]
616-257-8331
iQuanti: Debt consolidation is when you use one loan or credit card to pay off several high-interest credit cards or other debts. Since you'll only have one balance instead of multiple, it'll be easier to manage your debt. Also, if you're able to land a lower interest rate than the rates you currently have, you'll save money on interest in the process.
Debt consolidation methods
There are several ways you can consolidate your credit card debt, including:
Debt consolidation loan: A debt consolidation loan is an unsecured personal loan that's specifically intended for paying off debts. It typically comes with a fixed interest rate and repayment term so you can budget for payments in advance.
Credit card balance transfer: If you qualify for a balance transfer credit card, ideally with a lower APR than your current credit card, you can move multiple balances to it to consolidate your debt and make one monthly payment at a lower interest rate rather than several.
Home equity loans: You may want to consider a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) if you have equity in your home. While a home equity loan offers a lump sum of money, a HELOC is a revolving line of credit.
401(k) loans: If you have a 401(k) retirement plan, it is possible to borrow money from it for debt consolidation. Since this method might cost you a penalty and hinder your retirement plans, think twice before you choose it.
How to consolidate your credit card debt
If you move forward with debt consolidation for your credit card debt, follow these steps.
Add up your debt: Determine how much credit card debt you owe. If you decide to consolidate it with a loan, this figure will inform you of how much to borrow.
Calculate your average interest rate: There are plenty of online calculators that can help you come up with the weighted average interest rate of all your credit cards. Try to find a lower rate than the average you currently have.
Consider your budget: Take a close look at your budget. Once you pay your monthly bills, how much can you put toward paying off your credit card debt?
Choose the right method: While the most common debt consolidation options are personal loans, balance transfer credit cards, and home equity loans, you can also consolidate debt with your retirement account. Figure out the best choice for your unique situation.
Bottom line
By consolidating your credit card debt, you'll find the payoff process to be easier and more affordable. Just make sure you choose the ideal strategy for your particular needs and avoid racking up more debt.
Lucky in Love, a Miami-based women's sports clothing brand, is giving back this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lucky in Love's We Wear Pink campaign includes trendy styles that support the important work of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with 20% of each sale on select pink apparel going to the organization to support their efforts in fighting breast cancer. "At Lucky in Love, we believe that awareness is power," says Founder and Creative Director Brad Singer. "Early detection of breast cancer can catch the disease when it is most treatable."
Lucky in Love tennis apparel and Lucky In Love golf apparel are designed to help women and girls excel in their sport while expressing their personal style. High-quality designs and innovative features are all part of this mission, as is Lucky in Love's wider commitment to women's health and wellness. As part of the We Wear Pink campaign, tennis and golf players across the U.S. will be joining Lucky in Love by wearing pink to raise awareness of breast cancer and promote access to early detection and treatment. And with nearly 288,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed each year, the hope is that these efforts will help make a difference in getting women closer to a cure.
Lucky in Love's We Wear Pink campaign will run through the month of October. Shoppers can visit shopluckyinlove.com to browse pink ladies' golf apparel and tennis apparel that supports the cause or view the brand's complete selection of women's and girls' tennis, golf, and pickleball attire. Please visit Lucky in Love's FAQ page for information on orders and shipping.
About Lucky in Love
Lucky in Love is a family-owned tennis and golf apparel brand with five generations of experience in the sports apparel market. Based out of Miami, Florida, Lucky in Love offers fashion-forward designs and fresh releases every month, all to help players look and feel their best both on and off the court. For more information, follow Lucky in Love on Instagram at @shopluckyinlove and @luckyinlovekids and on TikTok at @luckyinloveshop, or visit www.shopluckyinlove.com.
Contact Information:
Isabella Valle-Riestra
Marketing Assistant at Lucky in Love [email protected]
Marina Vaskina
Digital Marketing and E-commerce Director at Lucky in Love [email protected]
iQuanti: If you're in a cash crunch and have no credit, you may be wondering how to get the funds you need. Luckily, there are still plenty of options at your disposal. And even though it may be difficult to find online loans with no credit check, many lenders have less strict credit score requirements and approve borrowers with poor or no credit. If that sounds like you, you might want to try one of the following:
1. Find a co-signer with better credit
Consider finding someone you trust (and who trusts you) to be a co-signer on your loan application. This means they're taking responsibility for repayment of the loan if you default or can't fulfill your obligation. The loan will show up on their credit report also, so make sure you make all your payments on time.
Lenders will be more lenient with a no-credit borrower when they have a co-signer. Younger people with no credit often start their credit history with a personal or student loan co-signed by their parents. During the loan approval process, the lender will use the higher of the two applicant's credit scores to determine creditworthiness.
2. Search online for poor-credit loans
There are many online lenders who specialize in poor and no-credit loans. They work with people who have credit scores below the industry standard that many traditional banks require for personal loans. With these loans, you can have poor, fair, or no credit and still get approved. Spend some time doing online research and you should be able to find a good lender. Here are some types of poor-credit loans that may be available to you:
Cash advances: These are short-term, small dollar loans that can get you a few hundred dollars to cover expenses before payday. You'll repay this loan in two to four weeks when you get your next paycheck.
Title loans: With title loans, you can receive the funds you need using your car title as collateral. The lender will appraise your vehicle, then offer you a loan amount worth 25 to 50% of its value. You can keep driving your car while you repay the loan.
Installment loans: Installment loans can give you a lump sum of money all at once. Then, you can repay what you owe over time in fixed monthly payments, or installments.
3. Ask your friends and family for some funds
No one wants to borrow money from friends and family, but financial distress is a real dilemma. If it comes down to asking for help or missing a rent/mortgage payment, ask for help. Reach out to friends and family, be sincere about your circumstances, and offer repayment terms you can afford.
Another approach here is to exchange labor for funds. Everyone needs some work done around the house. Mowing the lawn, painting a bathroom, or helping someone move are all tasks that could warrant some type of financial compensation. And maybe you can even turn that type of work into a side hustle to get you out of the financial situation you're in.
The bottom line:
Traditional banks and credit unions aren't the only places you can borrow money. Online lenders often specialize in poor-credit loans. You can increase your chances of approval by asking someone to co-sign for you. If all else fails, reach out to friends and family for help or come up with a side hustle where you can make some extra money.
Air-Clenz Systems™ (Air-Clenz™) was today granted a pioneer U.S. patent, U.S. 11,471,553, as part of the company's ongoing effort to make indoor air cleaner, safer, and healthier for all. The patent covers the back of all seats, chairs or benches used in any indoor venue or vehicle (including aircraft) in the United States when an air purifier or an Air-Clenz™ unit is integrated in or attached to the back of a seat, chair or bench. Additionally, it covers all types of electronic display screens when the electronic display screen acts to block and deflect exhaled air mixed with room air towards and into an air suction intake of an attached, integrated or associated air purifier or Air-Clenz™ unit. Additional patent applications are pending.
"Today is an important step in a two-year-plus journey for Air-Clenz™," explained company Chief Executive Officer Stuart Sheldon. "It recognizes the visionary thinking of our founder Dr. Ronald Blum, our Chief Scientist Anita T. Broach, PhD., and others to fundamentally change how the world approaches improving indoor air quality. This patent acknowledges that Drs. Blum and Broach were the first to figure out how to quickly stop, capture, and clean an exhaled breath, cough or sneeze within the first three to four feet from someone's mouth and nose, before it — and any possible airborne disease it may carry — can spread through the indoor space." When one sits behind a seat, chair or bench, or in front of an electronic display screen such as a desktop monitor, laptop or tablet, their exhaled air can be blocked and its forward motion stopped, allowing it to be quickly captured and cleaned by an air purifier or an Air-Clenz™ unit. In most cases, the distance from the back of a seat, chair or bench or the front of an electronic display screen is three feet or less from the individual's face, whose exhaled air is being captured and cleaned.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned about the low vaccination rate in Europe and believes a new wave of COVID will soon spread across Europe, as well as an increase in influenza. While the BA.4 and BA.5 variants fuel increasing COVID rates in Europe, the BQ.1, BQ.1.1, and XBB variants are cause of concern in the U.S. and Canada, and BA.2.75.2 in India. Scientists and medical doctors warn that increased respiratory infections will occur this fall and winter in the U.S. COVID, influenza, the common cold, mumps, measles, tuberculosis and whooping cough are all transmitted by airborne infectious respiratory particles from one human to another.
Anita Broach, PhD, Air-Clenz™ Chief Scientist, said, "Because we can't see airborne viruses and bacteria, most people don't realize how easily they are spread by an exhaled breath, cough or sneeze — or by contaminated interior air flow being pulled towards the return of an HVAC [Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning] system, or the air intake of a conventional air purifier. Air-Clenz™ is the only known mask-free solution that quickly stops, captures, and cleans an exhaled air breath, cough or sneeze before it spreads throughout an indoor venue or vehicle. Air-Clenz™ can capture and clean an exhaled air breath, cough or sneeze to 99.97% pure in less than 10 seconds. Scientists and health professionals know that an exhaled air breath contains up to 100 micron and submicron particles traveling up to 3.5 miles per hour. A cough contains up to 10,000 micron and submicron particles at up to 50 miles per hour, while a sneeze contains up to 100,000 micron and submicron particles traveling up to 100 miles per hour."
In addition to blocking, quickly capturing, and cleaning exhaled air, Air-Clenz™ increases the clean air turns per hour (ACH) in a room or venue. Multiple highly reputable studies performed or reported by major universities, research institutes, and companies such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), Harvard, Yale, the National Institute of Health (N.I.H.), and the Carrier Corporation have concluded that when indoor clean air quality is improved, not only can cross-airborne infection be reduced, but cognitive ability, productivity, and performance can be greatly enhanced.
Dr. Ron Blum, Chairman of Air-Clenz Systems™, stated, "We are most pleased and excited about the scope and strength of this new U.S. patent. It provides intellectual property protection for any air purifier or Air-Clenz™ unit that is attached to, integrated in or associated with the back of all types of seats, chairs or benches for any indoor venue, such as office, school, theater, house of worship, home, as well as any vehicle, such as automobile, truck, train, bus, subway, ship or aircraft. This patent also provides intellectual property protection for any electronic display screen, such as an electronic display screen attached to the back of an aircraft seat, the front of computer monitors, laptop computers, exercise equipment, gambling machines, etc., where the electronic display screen blocks and deflects a mixture of exhaled air and room air towards and into an air suction intake of an air purifier or Air-Clenz™ system that is attached, integrated or associated. Further, while Air-Clenz™ utilizes true HEPA filter technology, the patent covers all known possible ways of cleaning and/or purifying indoor and exhaled air. We have been most diligent in protecting our intellectual property. The combination of U.S. 11,471,553 and 11,324,850 now provides Air-Clenz™ with solid patent protection. In addition, Air-Clenz™ has numerous additional patent applications filed and pending in the U.S. and around the world."
About Air-Clenz Systems™
Air-Clenz Systems™ (Air-Clenz™) (www.Air-Clenz.com), based in Atlanta, Georgia, was launched by success-proven inventors, scientists, and collaboration partners attempting to solve major global challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with an eye to benefiting the global population at large. Air-Clenz's proprietary technology and approach are directed at the quick capture and cleaning of airborne particles from exhaled air before they can disperse within an indoor room and be transmitted to others. The technology can be adapted to work in most indoor venues where individuals are seated, including schools, offices, houses of worship, learning institutions, theaters, and vehicles of all types, including aircraft.
The Air-Clenz™ approach to business is that of licensing and/or selling its IP, after having invented, developed working prototypes, proven and protected its intellectual property.
Contact Information:
Stuart Sheldon
CEO [email protected]
+1 404-754-4004 Related Images
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Computer model illustration shows the significant difference in the spread of an infectious cough without (left) and with (right) Air-Clenz\u2122.
Landing Rock Cash Management ("Landing Rock"), an affiliate of Double Rock Corp., today announced that it is now offering certificates of deposit via the Landing Rock Insured Deposit Account.
"Many Landing Rock customers not only use the Insured Deposit Account for their overnight cash position, but they also purchase certificates of deposit. Our customers have asked us for a way to purchase those CDs via their existing IDA. Today, we are proud to announce their availability," said Landing Rock president, Bruce Bent II. Bent II commented further, "Landing Rock's customers include cities, towns, school districts, non-profit organizations and many other entities where safety of principle is paramount. In some cases, the customer's own investment guidelines clearly require federal insurance coverage on their cash. They also invest in certificates of deposit. Now they have both in one place."
The Landing Rock Insured Deposit Account offers up to $50 million in federal insurance coverage by distributing deposits among a network of banks and credit unions nationwide under one account, with one statement. The Insured Deposit Account also offers daily liquidity, online transfers, and 24/7 account access via the website at www.landingrock.com. Landing Rock customers can search for certificates of deposit on the website and make purchases through their Insured Deposit Account. Certificates of deposit are also fully federally insured. Current CD rates are currently as high as 3.50% for a 3 month CD, and 4.25% for a 12 month CD.
Landing Rock Group LLC is an online cash management provider to direct customers such as individuals, institutions, large corporations, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, as well as financial advisors and their clients. Landing Rock is a subsidiary of Double Rock Corporation, a leading cash management, financial technologies, and intellectual property company providing some of the world's most innovative cash management and cash-related solutions to multiple industries. Potential customers are advised to read Landing Rock's Terms and Conditions before investing. CD rates are for reference only and not guaranteed.
Contact Information:
Bruce Bent II
President [email protected]
646-261-9091
