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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The American BioDefense Institute Congressional Climate report is designed to give an overview of the current policy landscape. According to Executive Director Dr. Ravi Starzl, «While we have begun to see discussion in Congress around developing more rapid responses, such as the recent work by Congressman Gosar of Arizona, there is much work yet to be done. We are calling for a four-prong model approach to health during pandemics going forward.»

The four-prong model includes:

1. Self-care – Clinical study has demonstrated that the function of each individual’s innate infection resistance can be improved by following some simple principles.

2. Rapid ‘Preventive Firebreak’ Response: Protection for New Bio Threats & Conditions – There is a large gap between self-care and vaccination that novel threats, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can exploit to wreak havoc on lives and economies. A safe, effective, and rapid means of responding to these outbreaks is by creating passive immunity firebreaks that can be developed and deployed quickly to intercept and suppress infectious disease threats. 

3. Rescue response: Treatments for New Bio Threats & Conditions – When someone becomes seriously ill, a curative treatment to improve the prognosis of the disease is important. 

4. Development of Vaccines – The long-standing utility of vaccines in public health cannot be overstated. Although many vaccines are of varying effectiveness and can be difficult to produce, the benefits far outweigh the costs. 

The following is from the introduction of the report:

«This report presents brief summaries of various bills and acts which have been introduced in the House and Senate over the last few months. It highlights the amendments made in already existing bills and introduction of entirely new acts by different government departments and agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the latest news about the COVID-19 vaccine, its development and progress are also mentioned in this report. The later section of this report focuses on notable research against COVID-19, treatment and antibody profile of COVID-19 patients and the strategic implications of this pandemic. The final section of the report suggests how to ReOpen America.» 

You can see the full report at: https://americanbiodefenseinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/August-2020-ABI-Congressional-Report.pdf

For more information, contact neilfoote@ascendantgroupbranding.com, 214.448.3765

About The American BioDefense Institute:

The American BioDefense Institute is a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, dedicated to nonpartisan analysis of U.S. and international biodefense capabilities and strategies, created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ABI challenges the conventional boundaries of scientific disciplines by combining expertise in medicine, biology, chemistry, communication, and public policy to provide multidirectional strategies to meet future biosecurity challenges.

Learn more about ABI at americanbiodefenseinstitute.org

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NAPA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Rail Arts District (RAD) Napa announced details for new art programs aimed at engaging youth and uplifting community spirit in Napa. RAD will produce «Our RAD Wall», an interactive art wall for young artists, and «A RAD Coloring Project», featuring line drawings of murals by internationally renowned artists in the district on placemats (or coloring book pages) which will be distributed to restaurants and be downloadable from the RAD website.

«The widespread hit of COVID-19 has created challenges for all of us in so many ways,» said Chuck McMinn, RAD Board Member/President. «There is a need to develop creative, interesting, and educational opportunities for kids and youth in our community and bring people back downtown. Our new activities will bring a needed break from the everyday and creative enhancements to the community.»

«Our RAD Wall» is a place for young artists to practice their mural painting skills in a large format and in a public place. Under the direction of an instructor, participants will design and paint a portion of a wall, which will change and evolve over time as more artists participate. The site is located two blocks from the RAD on the building of Devine Paint, a local business and RAD’s partner in the project at 971 Lincoln Ave, Napa. This project will begin July 25, 2020.

The «A RAD Coloring Project» features replicas of a selection of the existing large-scale murals in the RAD as coloring pages. The coloring pages will be distributed this summer to local restaurants to be used as placemats for children. They can also be downloaded from the RAD website. A selection of the completed pages will be featured on the RAD website, in social media, and in participating restaurant storefronts.

In addition to these programs, RAD is launching a series of online demonstrations and workshops on the art of mural-making, collaborating with the Napa Valley Vine Trail on a photo scavenger hunt for all ages, and in a project sponsored by the Downtown Napa Association and the City of Napa, wrapping 13 utility boxes with artworks by Napa artists.

RAD Napa can be enjoyed on foot or by bike along the Napa Valley Vine Trail starting near the intersection of Soscol Avenue and Vallejo Streets in downtown Napa and ending at Redwood Road and California Street. Artworks in the district can also be seen at the Napa Valley Wine Train and C.I.A. Copia. RAD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and relies on donations to support its mission. More information about RAD Napa and their membership program can be found on their website, http://www.radnapa.org.

About the Rail Arts District (RAD) Napa
Established in 2016, The Rail Arts District (RAD) Napa radically enriches the community through investment in, and stewardship of, a new public art district in the City of Napa. RAD Napa begins in Napa’s Oxbow District and continues northward for two miles along the Napa Valley Vine Trail bike and pedestrian path and the Napa Valley Wine Train tracks. Murals, sculptures, landscaping, and parks are just some of the examples of how RAD plans to transform these semi-industrial areas and neighborhoods with art. Today, residents and visitors can experience nearly two dozen works of art in the RAD. To learn more about RAD, a registered 501(c)3, visit http://www.radnapa.org or find RAD on Facebook.com/RADNapa, Instagram.com/RADNapa, and Twitter @Rad_Napa

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MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Evolution Labs announced today that St. Lucie Public Schools in Florida will launch its Suite360:Mental Health and Prevention program district-wide, developed to help students navigate a range of issues related to Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Child Trafficking Prevention.

Florida schools and districts must provide their students with preventative lessons after recent studies of social media impact on mental health have been released. The state is requiring the submission of instruction plans, along with completion reports of this instruction. With the Suite360 reporting dashboard, Schools and Districts are able to effortlessly generate reports to provide to the department of education.

Not only do the Suite360 programs exceed the state-mandated requirements, but they also allow for versatility in deployment to fit the needs of students, schools, and districts. «We were impressed with the comprehensive nature of the program. It will allow us to provide developmentally appropriate instruction in Substance Abuse Prevention, Human Trafficking, and Mental Health in one platform whether our students are learning in a traditional or online setting,» said Jessica Gutierrez, St. Lucie Public Schools.

Schools and Districts can assign topics to individual students, groups, classes, or grades, and the program is accessible on any web-enabled device so students can go through lessons at home with ease.

«We are thrilled to play an important role in helping Florida districts meet the state mandate,» said Tracy Howe, VP of Sales and Co-Founder of Evolution Labs. «The incredible content in our programs has led us to this point of state-specific customization, and we commend Florida and its Districts for taking this important initiative around mental health, drug prevention, and human trafficking awareness.»

Suite360 enables districts and individual K-12 schools to offer a highly immersive content experience that can be tailored to class cohorts. The programs use an array of content features, including short, expert-written content, engaging videos, and interactive self-tests. Students complete a required topic/lesson, including a pre- and post-assessment, which measures learning outcomes. Suite360:Mental Health & Prevention includes grade-appropriate content, along with plans to H.E.L.P.™ others and A.C.T.™ for themselves.

About Evolution Labs
Evolution Labs improves student engagement and outcomes through its proprietary suite of tools for K-12 schools and districts, and Colleges and Universities. In K-12, the Company’s Suite360 program delivers Social & Emotional Learning and Restorative Programming to Students, with additional programs for Parents and Staff to better equip them to be the school/district’s ally. The Company’s S360 program helps K-12 Independent Schools drive enrollment and retention. In Higher Ed, the Company’s S360 program drives inquiries, applications, enrollment yield, and student wellness/success. The team at Evolution Labs has served the educational sector for over 20 years, working with thousands of schools and engaging millions of students. Learn more at http://www.evpco.com.

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