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The Meningitis Vaccines: What Parents of Adolescents Should Know

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/OpbXUBrzUA4 According to the CDC, COVID-19 disrupted routine well-child visits for many children over the last year. As a result, too many children have fallen behind on receiving recommended vaccines – and that includes adolescents and young adults. If young adults are not receiving these recommended vaccinations, they are now vulnerable to infectious, potentially deadly diseases. So are the campuses and communities they live in. One vaccine that often gets left behind is Meningitis B, which is recommended for adolescents 16-23 years old. There are two types of meningitis vaccines – MenACWY and MenB. Few have received the MenB vaccine, yet it’s responsible for 100% of meningococcal meningitis outbreaks on college campuses since 2011. One issue? A lack of communication from pediatricians and family physicians. A recent study found that 49% of pediatricians and 69% of family physicians did not discuss the MenB vaccine during routine visits for 16-18-year-olds. That’s one reason why research shows that nearly 80% of parents did not know about the MenB vaccine, and why more than 78.2% of 17-year-olds have not received at least one dose of the Meningitis B vaccine. As kids head back to school, it’s important that parents take the time to check what vaccinations their teens and young adults have received and proactively talk to their healthcare provider about what other vaccines they need – including both the MenACWY and MenB meningitis vaccines. For more information visit: https://meningitisbactionproject.org/ About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

September 02, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Broadcom MASTERS Announces the Top 300 Middle School Innovators in National STEM Competition

Society for Science

WASHINGTON, DC – Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science today announced the Top 300 MASTERS in the 10th annual Broadcom MASTERS ® — the nation’s premier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students. The Broadcom MASTERS, a program of the Society for Science, seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators to solve the grand challenges of the 21 st century. Each of the Top 300 MASTERS will receive a $125 award from DoD STEM. With this prize, now in its second year, the Department of Defense continues its support of youth in STEM, working towards a more diverse pipeline of highly qualified STEM professionals in the future. The Top 300 MASTERS were selected from 1,841 students from 48 states, Washington, DC and three US territories (Puerto Rico, Guam and Virgin Islands) applying to be a Broadcom MASTER. Only students who are named in the top 10% of their science fair are eligible to enter the Broadcom MASTERS, which is the only middle school STEM competition that leverages Society-affiliated science fairs as a critical component of the STEM talent pipeline. The Top 300 Broadcom MASTERS include: 58.7% of the Top 300 MASTERS identify as girls while 40.3% identify as boys. The MASTERS come from 41 states and Guam, a US territory. The state with the most MASTERS is California, with 23% or 69 students. Florida follows with 31 students (10.3%), then Texas at 22 (7.3%), Pennsylvania 20 (6.67%) and Oregon 18 (6%) The top two project categories are Earth and Environmental Sciences (42) and Behavioral and Social Sciences (38) More than 2/3 of the MASTERS (206) go to public school, with 59 (19.7%) in private school and 15 (5%) in charter schools. The remaining students are in home, magnet or online schools. The students’ names and a state-by-state breakdown of the Top 300 Broadcom MASTERS can be found at https://www.societyforscience.org/broadcom-masters/2021-top-300-masters/. Thirty of the top 300 Broadcom MASTERS will be selected as finalists by a panel of scientists, engineers and educators from around the nation. The 30 finalists, who will be announced September 14, will be competing for over $100,000, including the coveted $25,000 Samueli Prize, $10,000 DoD STEM Talent Award, the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation and the $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement. “Congratulations to the 300 Broadcom MASTERS,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of the Society for Science and Publisher of Science News. “These students have shown tremendous grit and perseverance by conducting scientific or engineering research during a worldwide pandemic. Their curiosity and determination is inspiring for all.” The Top 300 Broadcom MASTERS’ independent STEM research projects tackle a broad range of challenges such as: The efficiency of solar panels Early detection of algal blooms Circumventing ventilator shortages Using machine learning to detect heart arrhythmias Data security Face mask effectiveness “Those of you in the Top 300 are exemplars of all young people who aspire to become scientists, engineers and innovators in Society-affiliated science fairs,” said Paula Golden, President of the Broadcom Foundation. “The Broadcom MASTERS serves as an important milestone in your STEM journey. Middle school is a time when many students gain confidence needed to follow their passions; and the accomplishment of being selected as one of the Top 300 is something for which each and every one of you should be enormously proud.” In addition to the $125 cash prize, the Top 300 Broadcom MASTERS will receive a prize package containing an award ribbon; semifinalist certificate of accomplishment; Broadcom MASTERS backpack; a Broadcom MASTERS decal; a specialized Invention Journal, courtesy of The Lemelson Foundation; a one-year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Notebook Edition, courtesy of Wolfram Research; a special prize from Jeff Glassman, CEO of Covington Capital Management; and a one-year family digital subscription to Science News magazine. In recognition of the role that teachers play in the success of their students, each designated teacher also will receive a Broadcom MASTERS tote bag; a special edition booklet of Science News for Students’ Invention & Innovation articles from The Lemelson Foundation; and a one-year digital subscription to Science News magazine. Resources: For more information on the Broadcom MASTERS, visit the Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science. To keep up with the Broadcom MASTERS, use hashtag #brcmMASTERS or follow Broadcom Foundation and the Society on Twitter or the Society on Instagram. And to stay connected, visit the Broadcom MASTERS and Society Facebook pages. You can also follow the Society on Snapchat (Society4Science). About Broadcom Foundation Founded in April 2009, the Broadcom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with its main mission to advance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education by funding research, recognizing scholarship and increasing opportunity. The foundation inspires young people to pursue careers in STEM through its signature programs, the Broadcom MASTERS® and the Broadcom MASTERS® International, premier science and engineering competitions for middle school students around the United States and the world. Learn more at www.broadcomfoundation.org/masters. About Society for Science Society for Science is dedicated to the achievement of young scientists in independent research and to public engagement in science. Established in 1921, the Society is a nonprofit whose vision is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement. Through its world-class competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the International Science and Engineering Fair and the Broadcom MASTERS, and its award-winning magazines, Science News and Science News for Students, Society for Science is committed to inform, educate, and inspire. Learn more at www.societyforscience.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (Society4Science). Contact Details Gayle Kansagor +1 703-489-1131 gkansagor@societyforscience.org Company Website https://www.societyforscience.org/

September 01, 2021 12:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Finalists Announced for 21st Annual March of Dimes Heroines of Washington Awards

March of Dimes

March of Dimes has announced the finalists for its 21 st Annual Heroines of Washington Awards. The Heroines of Washington Awards, presented by Peraton, recognize and honor professional women in the D.C. Metro area for their dedication to community service. The March of Dimes Heroines of Washington Awards gala will take place in person on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 6:00–9:00 pm at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner. This year’s finalists represent a diverse group of women who continued their commitments to volunteerism in addition to their successful careers during a year with tremendous challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The women nominated and awarded come from a variety of industries including healthcare, real estate, the public sector, and more. 2021 Heroines of Washington Finalists: Hilah Zia, Children’s National Hospital Lydia Russo, Lydia Real Estate Daniela Fiore, Carahsoft Stephanie Kinsey, Cognosante Sarah Kinling, The MITRE Corporation Sandy L. Chung, Health Connect IPA Beth Robertson, NFP Julia Fantacone, Altarum Carly Mitchell, Guidehouse Kerry-Ann Hamilton, KAH Consulting Group Shaza Andersen, Trustar Bank Debbi Jarvis, Howard University Nicole Monteforte, Booz Allen Hamilton Meredith Mark, PwC Liz Jones, Northampton School District Irma Becerra, Marymount University Selvi Clark, Booz Allen Hamilton Nancy Bossard, Long and Foster Lisa Benjamin, Newmark Knight Frank Chaise Schmidt, Cushman & Wakefield Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Keller Williams Capital Properties Dr. May Kinnard-Brown, The MITRE Corporation Ashley Irwin, SolarWinds Judy Douglas, Peraton Michele Bolos, NT Concepts, Inc. “Every year I continue to be amazed by the professional women in the DMV who continue to go above and beyond to support our community,” said Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal president and CEO. “In a year fraught with extremely difficult circumstances, volunteers were truly a shining light, and the March of Dimes Heroines of Washington Awards is one of the few opportunities for us to celebrate their incredible work.” This year’s awards mark a return to the Heroines of Washington's in-person gala. All finalists will be honored, and winners will be announced during the gala event on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner. Along with the awards presentation at the gala, there will be a dinner and silent auction. Guests will include directors, CEOS and other high-level individuals and leaders from local organizations, businesses and government. Event sponsors include Peraton, ASRC Federal, M&T Bank, PwC, ManTech, KPMG, and Carahsoft. All funds raised by the Heroines of Washington Awards help support March of Dimes programs, research, community services, education and advocacy to advance research that supports the health of all moms and babies. Since 2001, March of Dimes has honored over 126 “Heroines” and raised more than $3.6 million to support the March of Dimes mission. For tickets or to learn more about the awards gala, please visit: marchofdimes.org/heroines. About March of Dimes March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we empower every mom and every family. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. To participate in our annual signature fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Contact Details Emily Ergas (Sage Communications) +1 972-261-4306 eergas@aboutsage.com Bevan Bello (March of Dimes) +1 571-257-2300 bbello@marchofdimes.org Company Website http://www.marchofdimes.org/marylandmetrodc

September 01, 2021 09:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time

YuMOVE Offers Tips for Walking Your New Pandemic Puppy

Lintbells

For many across the country, new work from home policies, quarantines, social distancing, and loneliness all added to the appeal of adding a new puppy to the home. Whether the timing was right for a pandemic puppy or owners had been planning on a new puppy for a while, there’s no doubt pet ownership is on the rise. Bringing a puppy home for the first time can be exciting, with owners anxious to get out for ‘walkies’ as soon as possible. But too much exercise especially high-impact exercise, can be bad for puppies and increase the chance of broken bones. “When a puppy is born, its bones are not fully formed,” said Veterinarian Dr. Craig Prior, B.V.Sc., C.V.J., member of YuMOVE veterinary advisory board. “The age at which the growth plates close or stop growing varies hugely between individuals, breeds and joints, but tends to be somewhere between six months and two-and-a-half years, with an average of about a year. Some studies have suggested that too much exercise before these growth plates close can put strain on joints and increase the risk of various bone and joint conditions.” Here’s a helpful chart to reference before taking your puppy out. Other tips to keep in mind when walking puppies include: Walk don’t run – Until your puppy is fully grown, avoid taking them for a jog, cycle ride, or any other type of vigorous exercise. Pay attention- While you’re walking, pay attention to your puppy, and stop if you notice them getting tired – even if it’s been less than the recommended exercise time. Vaccinations- avoid other dogs and public areas until 5-7 days after vaccination round two to keep them from getting sick. Heat- puppies, like adult dogs and humans, can be at risk for heatstroke if temperatures get too hot. Keep puppies inside if the temperature exceeds 90 degrees and pay attention to the pavement temperature as the ground can get much hotter than the surrounding air. Hold the back of your hand to the pavement for 10 seconds. If you can’t hold for the full amount, it’s too hot for your puppy as well. Play- Gentle tug of war games and rolling a ball slowly for your pup is okay, but Charging after a ball that has been thrown, or excessive rough and tumble with a larger dog should be avoided. Pet owners should talk with their veterinarian about any questions or concerns with their puppy’s activity or growing hips/joints. Being proactive and taking steps to optimize the health of your younger dog once they get to be about three years of age is a good thing as well! It means they’ll be less likely to develop problems with stiffness and mobility as they grow older. Supplements can be used by younger dogs- not recommended for use on puppies- but be sure to look for a product designed especially to support active and growing joints such as YuMOVE Young & Active joint support for dogs 5 years and younger. Interviews, additional veterinarian advice and supporting documentation available upon request. For more information on hip/joint health and keeping pets active for life, please visit https://yumove.com/blogs/health-guides. About YuMOVE YuMOVE is clinically proven* and the #1 hip and joint supplement in the UK** now available in the US. YuMOVE is on a mission to keep pets ‘active for life’ which is why we are committed to making the best joint support products in the world. Packed with unique ActivEase® Green Lipped Mussels, sustainably sourced from select New Zealand bays, YuMOVE is full of antioxidants and Omega 3. Its unique premium formula aids joint development supports active joints and structure and promotes mobility. www.yumove.com *Study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College of London, United Kingdom **Kynetec VetTrak data, sales through veterinary wholesalers, February 2021 About Lintbells Lintbells, the UK's #1 Vet Recommended Dog Joint Supplement company, currently helps more than 1 million dogs across Europe and the United States. In March 2019, Lintbells officially entered the US Market with the introduction of their most popular product abroad, YuMOVE Soft Chews. This joint supplement promotes joint and cartilage health in dogs of all breeds and sizes. Made from all-natural, human-grade, non-GMO ingredients, the secret to YuMOVE Soft Chews' success comes from Lintbells own ActivEaseÂ® Green Lipped Mussel (or GLM). GLM, a superfood derived from the purest sources in New Zealand, is an essential ingredient with extraordinary properties that improves joint function, mobility, and reduces discomfort in our dogs. This unique ingredient, rich with more Omega 3s than any other GLM, is naturally anti-inflammatory, meaning our dog's stiff joints are eased naturally. To learn more, visit www.yumove.com Contact Details Jamie Baxter +1 775-322-4022 jamie@theimpetusagency.com Company Website https://yumove.com/

August 31, 2021 10:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Envision2bWell® Named Top 10 Employee Wellness Solutions

Envision2bWell

Envision2bWell ®, a digital health and wellness company, was named a Top 10 Employee Wellness Solution Provider by HR Tech Outlook in their September Issue. The company and its CEO and Founder, Tammy Williams, are honored to be featured on the cover of the issue, as well as the featured article within the issue. The issue was released on August 30 th 2021 and can be accessed here. A featured quote in the article, "Social determinants of health and wellness impact up to 80% of health outcomes. We cannot effectively help people get well unless we address them,” sums up part of what differentiates Envision2bWell from its competition. The article goes on to explain Envision2bWell's proprietary assessment tool which provides crucial insights on the particular social determinants of health impacting a company's workforce. These insights enable employers to meet their employees where they are. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the problems of chronic disease, work-related stress and employee disengagement was a substantial burden on businesses. Employee poor health cost employers $575B in 2019 and 1.5 million days of lost productivity. The estimated cost associated with presenteeism due to poor employee health is at least 2-3x greater than direct health care expenses. Presenteeism refers to the lost productivity that occurs when employees are present but not really ‘there’ due to illness, injury, stress, or other condition s. Companies are seeking out better ways to engage their employees in their health and well-being. Envision2bWell’s proprietary assessment is named the KSAA® Assessment (pronounced KISS-UH) which stands for Knowledge, Support, Access and Autonomy. These are the four foundational elements of Social Health Empowerment®. They are the bridge from the societal conditions (or social determinants of health) that hold us back to more empowered, healthier behaviors and choices. For employers who want to reduce the rising costs associated with unwell and disengaged employees, the KSAA® Assessment offers a roadmap for increasing engagement and satisfaction, as well as more effective wellness programs and culture. As Williams states in the article, "An unhealthy workforce means an unhealthy company, and a healthy workforce means a healthy company. People who are well in body mind and spirit bring so much more to the table. In order to truly tap into the potential of your employees, it is imperative to provide them with the tools to live their healthiest, most joyful life.” About Envision2bWell Inc Envision2bWell Inc, based out of West Chester, PA, reimagines wellness with its unified digital health and wellness platform, EnvisionWell®. The mission driven, for-profit social impact company is committed to empowering, enabling, and inspiring health and well-being. Envision2bWell’s app and platform, EnvisionWell®, helps people live sustainably healthier lives with personalized engagement, robust data, and digital, social and human experiences to support them on their wellness journey. In a marketplace of fragmented, disconnected digital health tools and resources, EnvisionWell® is one resource that aggregates health and wellness data through the lens of social determinants of health AND wellness so they can meet people where they are and bring their data to life – it’s wellness REIMAGINED! EnvisionWell® is available for companies and individual consumers. To learn more, visit https://www.envision2bwell.io. Contact Details Helena Duzenski helena@envision2bwell.io Company Website https://www.envision2bwell.io

August 31, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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AmeriLife and Prosperity Life Group Launch New Medicare Supplement Insurance Offering

AmeriLife

AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), a national leader in developing, marketing, and distributing annuity, life, and health insurance solutions, has announced the sales launch of a new Medicare Supplement Insurance offering, developed in partnership with Prosperity Life Group (“Prosperity”), a leading insurance organization that, through its member companies, helps provide financial security to individuals and their families through innovative protection, supplemental insurance and asset accumulation products. The Prosperity offering, underwritten through Prosperity member companies SBLI USA Life Insurance Company, Inc. and S.USA Life Insurance Company, Inc., offers attractive premium rates – including market-leading rates for Plans F, G and N in many ZIP codes – and a 7% household discount in eligible states. Agents and customers will also have access to a new, technologically advanced E-Application, incorporating point-of-sale underwriting, instant decisioning, and electronic and voice signature capabilities, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience. “Medicare Supplement Insurance offerings have been a mainstay for AmeriLife since its founding 50 years ago,” said Pat Fleming, executive vice president of Product Innovation and Corporate Actuary at AmeriLife. “Today’s announcement represents a continuation of our efforts to deliver innovative, high-quality insurance products and ensure that we’re meeting the growing needs of our marketers, agents, and their clients.” “The technological edge inherent to this new offering sets it apart; it’s a gamechanger for our distributors and their agents,” added Scotty Elliott, president of Life and Health Brokerage Distribution at AmeriLife. “With a legacy of innovation spanning more than 100 years, an A-minus (Excellent) Financial Strength rating from A.M. Best, and a diverse portfolio of supplemental health, life and annuity products, Prosperity was uniquely positioned to collaborate on this exciting new offering with AmeriLife.” “We are pleased to be offering new, competitive Medicare Supplement plans with industry-leading capabilities that improve the agent and customer experience,” said Greg Galdau, vice president of Supplemental Accident & Health at Prosperity. “Prosperity is excited to be deepening its longstanding partnership with AmeriLife and continuing our mission to help provide financial security to our customers.” Plans are currently available in 13 of the top Medicare Supplement states: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. Additional states will be available this September. The offering’s final geographical footprint is expected to cover more than 30 states by the summer of 2022. Recruitment is open for interested marketers and agents and includes robust agent incentive programs. For more information, visit www.prosperitymedsupp.com. ### About AmeriLife AmeriLife’s strength is its mission: to offer insurance and retirement solutions to help people live longer, healthier lives. By putting its mission into practice, AmeriLife has become recognized as a national leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities and retirement planning solutions to enhance the lives of pre-retirees and retirees. For 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with the nation’s leading insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a national distribution network of over 200,000 insurance agents and advisors, 35 marketing organizations, and nearly 60 insurance agency locations. Visit www.amerilife.com and follow AmeriLife on Facebook and LinkedIn for more information. About Prosperity Life Group Prosperity Life Group is a marketing name for products and services provided by one or more of a group of affiliated companies, including SBLI USA Life Insurance Company, Inc., S.USA Life Insurance Company, Inc., and Shenandoah Life Insurance Company. Together, these companies have been fostering the financial security of our customers and their families for over a century. We provide life insurance, annuities and supplemental health products designed with our customers and their families in mind so that they can plan for today and protect a stronger tomorrow. For more information, visit www.prosperitylife.com. Contact Details Jeff Maldonado +1 321-297-1112 jmaldonado@amerilife.com Jim Codney +1 540-985-4317 james.codney@prosperitylife.com Company Website https://amerilife.com/

August 30, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

American Kidney Fund Activates Disaster Relief Program to Support Dialysis and Post-Transplant Patients Affected by Hurricane Ida

American Kidney Fund

The American Kidney Fund (AKF), the leading nonprofit working on behalf of 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, has activated its Disaster Relief Program to provide $200 emergency grants to dialysis and post-transplant patients in Louisiana who have been affected by Hurricane Ida, which made landfall on Sunday as a category 4 hurricane. AKF’s Disaster Relief Program is the nation’s only rapid-response system that provides emergency financial assistance to dialysis and recent transplant patients. When disaster strikes their communities, AKF disaster relief grants help kidney patients replace lost medications and special renal diet foods, pay for temporary housing and transportation to treatment, and replace clothing and personal essentials lost due to the natural disaster or the need to evacuate with short notice. Louisiana dialysis and recent kidney transplant patients who need emergency financial help should contact a social worker at their dialysis clinic for information on applying for aid or submit an application directly at gms.KidneyFund.org. “Natural disasters, such as Hurricane Ida, create further challenges for dialysis and post-transplant patients on top of keeping themselves and their families safe, such as making arrangements to continue receiving their life-sustaining treatments,” said LaVarne A. Burton, AKF President and CEO. “With individual resources already spread thin 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of these natural disasters could be devastating for many. Our Disaster Relief Program helps to relieve some of the financial burdens patients face in the wake of disaster.” AKF’s website provides emergency resources for patients effected by Hurricane Ida. AKF additionally has general emergency preparedness information for dialysis and post-transplant patients at KidneyFund.org/disaster-prep. This page includes information about the 3-Day Emergency Diet Plan for dialysis patients. By following this plan, kidney patients can help reduce waste buildup in their bodies if they have to miss or delay their dialysis treatments. AKF has been providing emergency disaster financial assistance to kidney patients throughout all the major disasters that have struck the United States and its territories for the past two decades. In 2020, AKF provided $62,000 in disaster relief grants to 333 patients affected by Hurricanes Laura and Sally and the Oregon wildfires. AKF also activated its Coronavirus Emergency Fund in March 2020 and has provided over $3.1 million in assistance to nearly 13,000 low-income dialysis and transplant patients during the pandemic. To make a contribution to AKF’s Disaster Relief Program to assist kidney patients affected by Hurricane Ida, visit AKF’s online donation page. 100% of all donations go directly to patients affected by Hurricane Ida. AKF is covering the cost of grant processing and check distribution to ensure that the maximum number of patients in need receive the support they so desperately need. About the American Kidney Fund The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights kidney disease on all fronts as the nation’s leading kidney nonprofit. AKF works on behalf of the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk, with an unmatched scope of programs that support people wherever they are in their fight against kidney disease—from prevention through transplant. With programs that address early detection, disease management, financial assistance, clinical research, innovation and advocacy, no kidney organization impacts more lives than AKF. AKF is one of the nation’s top-rated nonprofits, investing 97 cents of every donated dollar in programs, and holds the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. For more information, please visit KidneyFund.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Contact Details Stefanie Tuck +1 202-470-1797 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 AKF@jpa.com Company Website https://www.kidneyfund.org

August 30, 2021 01:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Shatterproof’s Online National Addiction Memorial is a Place to Honor Loved Ones Lost to Addiction

Shatterproof

Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States, has created a place to honor loved ones lost to addiction with the National Addiction Memorial. Over 2,500 people have created memorials so far, sharing heart-felt stories and memories about those they’ve lost. With August 31st being International Overdose Awareness Day and with 93,331 Americans dying of an overdose in 2020, Shatterproof is making this resource available to provide comfort and hope to those who need it. Nearly a million people have been lost to addiction in the last decade. Addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a treatable disease, but due to stigma most people to not seek the help they need. The National Addiction Memorial is a place to share photos, memories and stories of those who have died from this devastating disease. Each was a beloved daughter, son, sister, brother, mother, father. grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle, or friend. They each had a story and were more than a life extinguished by substance use disorder. “I have lost half of my family, two of my four children, to unintentional overdoses. Honoring my beautiful sons through sharing memories of their precious lives was such a gift. The Shatterproof National Memorial page gave us, as a family, an opportunity to share what special young men they were. In order to change the way society views people with substance use disorders (SUDs), we need to share their stories. We can give our departed loved ones a voice to show they were oh so much more than the addiction that took them from us way too soon,” Diana Lunas, Shatterproof Ambassador. The memorial allows loved ones to share the memorial on social media or via email easily. Oftentimes there is shame and stigma surrounding a death from addiction and sometimes it takes time for families to feel comfortable to share about their loved one’s struggle., The National Addiction Memorial is an opportunity for their loved ones to share openly and honestly, to help end stigma and shame and to illustrate who their loved one was, way beyond how they passed away, and years past the day of loss. If you would like to create a memorial please visit, https://www.shatterproof.org/nationalmemorial. About Shatterproof: Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States. Shatterproof harnesses the models of business, the rigor of science and the power of a national movement to create change and save lives through three pillars of work: revolutionizing the addiction treatment system, breaking down addiction-related stigmas and supporting and empowering our communities. To learn more visit www.Shatterproof.org. Contact Details Holly Jespersen +1 646-334-1024 hjespersen@shatterproof.org Company Website https://www.shatterproof.org/

August 25, 2021 08:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time

SullivanCotter Announces the Release of 2021 Physician and Advanced Practice Provider Compensation and Productivity Benchmarks

SullivanCotter

SullivanCotter, the nation’s leading independent consulting firm in the assessment and development of total rewards programs, workforce solutions, and technology and data products for the health care industry and not-for-profit sector, is excited to announce the release of its 2021 compensation and productivity benchmarks for nearly 260,000 physicians, physician leaders and advanced practice providers nationwide. Organizations are currently struggling to understand how to utilize the new survey benchmarks and effectively adjust for a number of unprecedented changes from last year and, as a result, are looking for more reliable and stable datasets moving forward. “This year more than ever, hospitals and health systems require critical data-driven insights as they look to normalize the impact of COVID-19 on clinical workforce compensation and productivity and address substantial modifications to the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule. To help clients plan for 2021 and beyond, SullivanCotter will be offering enhanced analyses and reporting as well as guidance on best practices for evaluating the newly released survey data,” said Chris Brandt, Senior Director, Data Analytics and Reporting, SullivanCotter. In addition to standard, non-adjusted benchmarks as historically reported, organizations who purchase an eligible survey report will receive complimentary COVID-19-adjusted work RVU and TCC per work RVU data – providing greater insight into the effect of the pandemic and enabling hospitals, health systems and medical groups to quickly measure the impact on compensation and productivity within their organizations. Newly available for purchase this year are three tiers of detailed productivity reporting – including monthly work RVU volumes by specialty in addition to individual CPT code level details. When combined with SullivanCotter’s innovative Benchmarks360™ platform, organizations can more effectively analyze and visualize this data with access to dynamic filters, multi-year coding profiles, and annual updates to CPT codes. SullivanCotter will also be offering adjusted benchmarks for total cash compensation, work RVUs, collections and other related ratios for use in conjunction with the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule. This includes proprietary data from SullivanCotter's 2021 surveys as well as other third-party market datasets (with appropriate licensing and non-disclosure agreements in place). The 2021 surveys are now available for purchase at SullivanCotter.com. To learn more about this year’s enhanced reporting and analyses, please contact surveys@sullivancotter.com or dial 888.739.7039. About SullivanCotter SullivanCotter partners with health care and other not-for-profit organizations to understand what drives performance and improve outcomes through the development and implementation of integrated workforce strategies. Using our time-tested methodologies and industry-leading research and information, we provide data-driven insights, expertise, data and technology products to help organizations align business strategy and performance objectives – enabling our clients to deliver on their mission, vision and values. Contact Details Becky Lorentz +1 314-414-3719 beckylorentz@sullivancotter.com Company Website https://sullivancotter.com

August 24, 2021 02:42 PM Central Daylight Time

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