Alliance Virtual Conference on Legionnaires’ Disease Risks During and After COVID-19 Pandemic Aug. 19-20

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A nationwide advocacy group is bringing together top public health officials, water management experts and noted advocate Erin Brockovich in August to continue its important work on reopening the country safely during and after the coronavirus shutdowns.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A nationwide advocacy group is bringing together top public health officials, water management experts and noted advocate Erin Brockovich in August to continue its important work on reopening the country safely during and after the coronavirus shutdowns.

The Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for better public understanding about and comprehensive handling of risk factors around the waterborne Legionnaires’ disease. Legionella bacteria often develops and spreads in stagnant water, and its risks are heightened as many buildings and homes reopen from COVID-19 shutdowns and water is flowing through pipes again.

APLD is leading a two-day, free virtual conference on Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 19-20, titled: «Recognizing and Mitigating Legionnaires’ Disease Risks During & After the COVID-19 Pandemic.» Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT each day and will include:

  • An update on COVID-19 and patient susceptibility from Dr. Vickram Tejwani of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • How Legionnaires’ disease and COVID-19 compare and affect patients, led by experts in respiratory medicine and infectious disease
  • Why Legionnaires’ disease develops and how it should be managed from water source to tap, with APLD Board Member and nationally recognized water expert Bob Bowcock
  • How public health response and water management can be improved to reduce the spread of waterborne disease and deliver safe water, led by the Allergy & Asthma Network and a national COVID-19 reopening expert
  • The steps building owners should take to protect their tenants and themselves from COVID-19 and Legionnaires’ Disease exposure and liability, with noted risk management and legal experts
  • A call to action from Brockovich, a prominent consumer advocate and environmental activist profiled with a Hollywood movie who has worked closely with APLD in recent years to raise awareness of Legionnaires’ disease

The conference is aimed at public health officials, government policymakers and regulators, water utility managers, building owners and managers, insurance and legal risk officials and anyone interested in learning more about the connections between COVID-19 and Legionnaires’ disease.

Brad Considine, APLD’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, said the conference is an outgrowth of the Alliance’s ongoing work to keep attention on the dangers of Legionnaires’ disease amid the pandemic. The Alliance earlier this spring used a national alert to call for renewed attention to Legionnaires’ spread as people begin using water sources that have been idle during shutdowns to slow COVID-19.

«Legionnaires’ disease is the worst kind of silent killer because of how quietly it can develop in our water pipes and how easily it can spread into our homes and businesses and lead to serious illness and even death,» Considine said. «We know from COVID-19 that when people are aware of the threat and see the deadly consequences, they will take the actions needed to prevent these problems.

Our hope is this conference will continue our work to spur productive conversations around the country on addressing Legionnaires’ disease risk throughout the water system: as water is treated and managed at our community water systems and then travels through the pipes into our homes and businesses. With schools and colleges reopening this month and as we continue to get back to more normal ways of life, it’s critical we take Legionnaires’ prevention seriously and proactively. Lives and our public health depend on it.»

For more information about the conference and to register to attend, visit the Alliance’s website: https://preventlegionnaires.org/event-virtual-conference/. A Legionnaires’ 101 Toolkit of resources is found below with handy information on the issue.

ABOUT APLD: LEGIONNAIRES’ 101
The Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease (APLD) is a national nonprofit organization formed to educate public officials about the science and investments needed to promote a more comprehensive, proactive approach to fighting waterborne disease.

Legionnaires’ disease draws national headlines with each outbreak, causing concern in communities with each case that results in death or serious illness. The Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease created this brief toolkit of our best research and arguments to help you understand the basics of this waterborne disease and how to prevent it from developing and spreading.

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El Dr. Robert Margolis se une a la junta directiva de WelbeHealth

MENLO PARK, California, 6 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — WelbeHealth anunció hoy el nombramiento del Dr. Robert Margolis a su junta directiva

«Las décadas de liderazgo visionario de Bob en la atención médica administrada serán extremadamente valiosas para ayudarnos a cumplir nuestra misión de llevar atención médica de alta calidad, compasiva y alineada a las comunidades desfavorecidas», dijo el Dr. Si France, fundador y director…

MENLO PARK, California, 6 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — WelbeHealth anunció hoy el nombramiento del Dr. Robert Margolis a su junta directiva

«Las décadas de liderazgo visionario de Bob en la atención médica administrada serán extremadamente valiosas para ayudarnos a cumplir nuestra misión de llevar atención médica de alta calidad, compasiva y alineada a las comunidades desfavorecidas», dijo el Dr. Si France, fundador y director general de WelbeHealth. «Nos sentimos honrados de tenerlo en nuestro equipo y esperamos beneficiarnos de su experiencia y conocimientos».

El Dr. Margolis fue fundador y socio gerente de California Primary Physicians Medical Group, empresa predecesora de HealthCare Partners. Bajo su liderazgo como socio gerente y director general, HealthCare Partners se convirtió en un grupo médico altamente respetado e innovador, propiedad de médicos y administrado por ellos, así como en una asociación médica independiente y una organización de servicios de administración. El Dr. Margolis también se desempeñó como copresidente de la junta directiva de DaVita HealthCare Partners.

El Dr. Margolis ha sido un pionero de la atención médica administrada por más de 30 años. Ha sido miembro del consejo asesor de políticas de atención médica de la Facultad de Medicina de Harvard y de la junta asesora del Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics de la USC. Ha sido miembro de la junta directiva de la MLK Community Health Foundation, el National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), la California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG), el California Hospital Medical Center – Los Ángeles, y el Council of Accountable Physician Practices (CAPP).

El Dr. Margolis se une a la junta directiva de WelbeHealth junto al empresario de biotecnología Errik Anderson; Chip Adams, presidente del directorio del Center for Conscientious Leadership; el economista de la salud Michael Zubkoff, PhD; el Dr. Gregory Grunberg, director ejecutivo de Longitude Capital; Jon Lim, socio de F-Prime Capital Partners; Liam Donohue, socio fundador de .406 Ventures; y el director general de WelbeHealth, el Dr. Si France.

Acerca de WelbeHealth

En WelbeHealth, nuestra misión es liberar todo el potencial de nuestras personas de edad avanzada más vulnerables con empatía y amor. Lo hacemos a través de PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), un modelo de atención médica y social integral con un historial de décadas de mejorar la calidad de vida, la esperanza de vida y el empoderamiento personal de los ancianos más frágiles. Como parte de nuestros programas, la mayoría de los participantes son capaces de vivir de forma segura e independiente en sus propios hogares y comunidades en lugar de recibir atención en un asilo de ancianos. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio welbehealth.com.

Contacto: Maricela Cueva, maricela@vpepr.com

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American Veterans Honor Fund Creates Candidate Portal for Veterans Running for Office

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Political grassroots organization American Veterans Honor Fund is offering a free Candidate Resource portal to military veterans running for state or local office. This portal offers a variety of resources, information, and tools to support…

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Political grassroots organization American Veterans Honor Fund is offering a free Candidate Resource portal to military veterans running for state or local office. This portal offers a variety of resources, information, and tools to support veteran candidates or prospective candidates that are considering running for state or local office.

«Many veterans find themselves seeking a form of ‘second service’ once their tenure in the military ends. It’s no secret that veterans often have many of the qualities that are desirable in a candidate running for public office. Between the level of commitment needed to serve their country and an understanding of the far-reaching effects of foreign policy, veterans are often among the most qualified candidates based on previous experience,» the homepage of the portal reads.

Resources for prospective and active veteran candidates include topics such as what to expect on the campaign trail, statistics on success rates of veteran campaigns, how to highlight your service and use it to your advantage, and an overall guide to running for office as a veteran. American Veterans Honor Fund is continually updating and expanding these resources, so encourage candidates to continue to check for new information.

American Veterans Honor Fund provides aid to Veterans in their mission to continue their service. The organization assists military veterans that are interested in getting involved in the political process at the state or local level. Military veterans are tested leaders, and the organization believes our country needs more veterans that understand the true price of freedom in elected positions. Strong veteran candidates can and will shape this country’s future for the better.

The Candidate Resource Portal can be found here: https://www.americanveteranshonorfund.com/candidate-resources/

The American Veterans Honor Fund is a national political organization organized under Section 527 of the IRS Tax Code. Contributions are not tax deductible. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

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Workforce Ready Grant Combats Indiana Unemployment

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Indiana has been working tirelessly to get more Hoosiers the career training needed to succeed in the 21st century. And a global pandemic isn’t slowing their efforts. 

The Next Level Jobs initiative is dedicated to helping residents fill the 1 million job…

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Indiana has been working tirelessly to get more Hoosiers the career training needed to succeed in the 21st century. And a global pandemic isn’t slowing their efforts. 

The Next Level Jobs initiative is dedicated to helping residents fill the 1 million job openings expected in Indiana by 2025. Industries like advanced manufacturing, healthcare and IT have been identified as some of the highest growing sectors in the state, and with funding through the Workforce Ready Grant, Hoosiers could get the training needed to fill those openings at no cost. 

In fact, the pandemic has allowed even more Hoosiers access to this grant. Through federal funding supplied by the CARES act, the Workforce Ready grant now includes certificate programs and is available to virtually every Indiana resident. 

The only requirements are: 

  • US citizenship and Indiana residency
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Have not yet exhausted state financial aid eligibility

There is no limit to family income to be eligible, but those that sign up must be able to complete their training program by December 31st, 2020. To help more Hoosiers get certified under the current conditions, NextLevel Jobs has approved providers who offer short-term, fully online programs in those high-demand fields. 

MedCerts, which provides training options for Healthcare and IT, offers self-paced programs with no specific meet time requirements, so students can fit courses around their schedule. All approved programs take less than 4 months and feature interactive environments, 3D simulations, as well as 1-on-1 support throughout the program. 

Hoosiers who are interested in learning more or want to apply for the grant can visit the NextLevel Jobs page here: https://www.nextleveljobs.org/Job-Seeker/How-It-Works

About MedCerts:
MedCerts is a national online career training provider that has trained and up-skilled nearly 20,000 individuals across the country. The company’s trainings are focused on occupations which employers need most in areas of Allied Healthcare and IT. The eLearning school helps students in both urban and rural areas gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in new careers and deliver employers the right candidates to fit their organization. MedCerts delivers certification and career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through Experiential Learning Solutions. Since 2009, the company has developed over 35 career programs, partnered on Workforce solutions with over 500 American Job Centers and over 800 organizations have hired their students. For more information, visit: www.medcerts.com

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Dominion Energy Crews Continue Restoration Efforts Following Tropical Storm Isaias

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dominion Energy crews continued restoration efforts following Tropical Storm Isaias, working around the clock to return service to customers impacted by the storm. As of 10 am Thursday, service had been restored to more than 97% of 508,000 customers who lost power across Virginia and North Carolina. The company’s focus Thursday is on restoration…

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dominion Energy crews continued restoration efforts following Tropical Storm Isaias, working around the clock to return service to customers impacted by the storm. As of 10 am Thursday, service had been restored to more than 97% of 508,000 customers who lost power across Virginia and North Carolina. The company’s focus Thursday is on restoration for all remaining customers without power, as the company continues to deploy additional crews to hardest hit areas, including Hampton Roads/Eastern Virginia and the Northern Neck.

This week, the company has dedicated more than 7,000 workers to restoration efforts, with crews from Dominion Energy in Virginia and the Carolinas and from utilities as far away as Oklahoma. The company expects service will be restored to most of those impacted by end-of-day Thursday, with remaining customers in the hardest hit areas expected to be restored Friday. Harder hit areas can sometimes take longer to address because of the extent of the damage and the complexity of required repairs.

«We know that high temperatures amplify the difficulty of power outages and we want to assure our customers that our crews remain steadfast in our focus to safely and swiftly restore power,» said Ed Baine, senior vice-president of power delivery. «This was one of the 10 worst storms in our company’s history. Our crews are working as quickly as possible to complete remaining necessary repairs, including downed power lines and replacing broken poles and crossarms.»

Crews have made necessary repairs at more than 5,500 of the more than 7,000 locations where damage has been reported. Customers can view outage project status and estimated restoration times on Dominion Energy’s outage map.

With these damages and ongoing repairs, Dominion Energy strongly urges customers to be safety conscious.

Stay away from downed power lines. Remain at least 30 feet away and ensure that others avoid the downed line. Call Dominion Energy right away to report the downed wire. Virginia and North Carolina customers should call 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357).

Report any outages. Dominion Energy relies on information from our customers to identify and pinpoint outage areas. The quickest way to report an outage is using a mobile device. Virginia and North Carolina customers can download the Dominion Energy Outage Center app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Customers can also call 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357) to report an outage or use the outage reporting website: https://www.dominionenergy.com/outage-center/report-and-check-outages 

About Dominion Energy
More than 7 million customers in 20 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable and safe energy and to achieving net zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure operations by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.

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Maui Nui, a Hawaiian Wild Meat Company That Actually Helps Protect the Environment

MAUI, Hawaii, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Maui Nui’s new video takes you on a journey into the Hawaiian islands, sharing their unique sourcing methods while inviting the viewer to experience their deep passion in working towards healthier ecosystems and food systems in Hawaiʻi.

The video not only does an amazing job telling the brand’s story, it gives the viewer a true sense of place; it illustrates why these beautiful islands are so vulnerable and why they’re worth protecting. It also…

MAUI, Hawaii, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Maui Nui’s new video takes you on a journey into the Hawaiian islands, sharing their unique sourcing methods while inviting the viewer to experience their deep passion in working towards healthier ecosystems and food systems in Hawaiʻi.

The video not only does an amazing job telling the brand’s story, it gives the viewer a true sense of place; it illustrates why these beautiful islands are so vulnerable and why they’re worth protecting. It also gives a front-row seat to Maui Nui’s innovative harvesting methods and how a deep respect for the animal drives every decision they make—not just for the good of the environment, but for their communities and food systems as well. That’s where the idea for their Holo ʻAi program came from. Holo ʻAi means to speed food where it is needed, and thatʻs exactly what Maui Nui did during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating tens of thousands of meals to local organizations.

«It’s lots of fun to watch our pantries come in and see venison in our freezer. We are incredibly grateful for Maui Nui.» – Wes Perreira, Director, Kauai Food Bank

Watch the video here.

  • The most pervasive threats to Hawaiian species are non-native plants and animals.
  • What started as a group of nine Axis deer, introduced to the island of Maui in 1959, has now reached well over 40,000 animals.
  • Without active management, Mauiʻs deer population has the potential to balloon to a devastating size of over 200,000 animals within the next 20 years.
  • Wild Axis deer enjoy a natural diet of varied plants and grasses, making their meat incredibly nutritious with 36 g of protein per 6 oz serving and a complex array of essential vitamins and minerals.
  • 17,000+ lbs of food (more than 45,000 meals) have been donated to date to local communities in need during COVID-19 as a part of Maui Nui’s Holo ʻAi program.

Company Description
Maui Nui is an innovative company that started as a solution, rather than a business. By humanely sourcing Mauiʻs invasive Axis deer under stress-free conditions, Maui Nui is helping to simultaneously alleviate the impact deer have on Hawaiʻiʻs beautiful and vulnerable ecosystems while unlocking a delicious, high-quality food source during a time where nutritious, red meat is in high-demand.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maui Nui launched their Holo ʻAi program, which donated more than 45,000 meals to local communities who needed it most. Through the support of their amazing partners and loyal customers, the program will continue indefinitely.

By choosing to eat wild Axis deer in the form of Maui Nui’s fresh venison—which recently became available for delivery nationwide—in addition to their cured snacks, customers are directly supporting their mission.

 

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Purchasing Power® Offers Half-Day PTO for Employees to Vote in General Election

ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Purchasing Power, LLC, an Atlanta-based voluntary benefit company offering the leading employee purchasing program through the convenience of payroll deductions, is offering its 250+ employees an extra half-day of PTO on or…

ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Purchasing Power, LLC, an Atlanta-based voluntary benefit company offering the leading employee purchasing program through the convenience of payroll deductions, is offering its 250+ employees an extra half-day of PTO on or before November 3 to encourage voter participation in the 2020 general election. Additionally, no meetings will be scheduled on Election Day so that employees do not have to work around them. Purchasing Power furthermore has joined the Time To Vote national coalition of U.S. companies pledging to accommodate and help enable workers to vote without having to sacrifice a day’s pay.

Purchasing Power is adding this corporate-wide half-day off in 2020 in order to provide employees adequate time to make their voices heard in the general election. Even with local election offices offering a variety of ways for citizens to vote, including mail-in ballots and early voting, time to vote and taking the time to learn what is on the ballot can still be an issue for many American workers.

«At this most critical time in our nation’s history, we have an important role in supporting our employees’ ability to confirm they are registered to vote, have time to study their ballots and navigate the voting process,» said Trey Loughran, Purchasing Power CEO. «Only 61% of Americans participated in the 2016 general election. We want to eliminate any barriers that would keep employees from performing their civic duty. We hope that other Atlanta-based companies will make a similar commitment to help enable their employees to make it to the polls.»

Time To Vote is a nonpartisan, business-led initiative to help ensure employees across America are able to exercise their right to vote. By joining Time To Vote, CEOs and business owners commit to making accommodations for workers that help enable them to vote, such as paid time off on Election Day, making Election Day a day without meetings or providing resources for mail-in ballots and early voting. There is no cost for companies to join. Businesses interested in Time To Vote can visit www.maketimetovote.org.

About Purchasing Power, LLC
Purchasing Power, LLC, is an Atlanta-based voluntary benefit company offering a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services through payroll deduction. Helping employees achieve financial flexibility, Purchasing Power is available to millions of people through large companies including Fortune 500s, associations and government agencies. Purchasing Power is a Flexpoint Ford, LLC company. For more information, visit www.corp.purchasingpower.com.

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SourceFuse achieves the highly coveted AWS Healthcare Competency

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SourceFuse Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based solutions, today announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Healthcare Competency status (https://bit.ly/2AUIgTn). This achievement demonstrates our relevant technical proficiency and proven…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SourceFuse Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based solutions, today announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Healthcare Competency status (https://bit.ly/2AUIgTn). This achievement demonstrates our relevant technical proficiency and proven customer success in building Healthcare Solutions on AWS that securely store, process, transmit, and analyze clinical information. In the AWS Partner Network, SourceFuse is the First Advanced Consulting Partner in the APAC region and the 15th worldwide to achieve the Healthcare Competency.

«Our aim is to strengthen the Healthcare industry through our deep technical expertise combined with our strong domain knowledge. Our team is dedicated to helping customers in the Healthcare industry achieve their business goals by leveraging the agility of the AWS Cloud,» added Kelly.

SourceFuse’s Cloud-Enabled Solutions and diverse partner ecosystem empower Healthcare Organizations to make faster decisions and continuously enhance the quality of care. With an extensive background in Healthcare and Life Sciences, we seek to leverage Big Data, IoT, AI, and ML Services to provide better care, prevent diseases, and optimize the continuum of care. Our focused execution and ability to adapt quickly in the face of change enables us to deliver scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions. Our healthcare solutions enhance patient engagement, streamline clinical processes, and improve the performance of healthcare providers.

We recently launched SF Medic (https://amzn.to/2E82ASq), our AI-enabled Telemedicine Solution that offers personalized clinical decision support intervention for clinicians. A HIPAA Compliant Solution that is built with artificial intelligence (AI) & natural language processing (NLP) services, real-time messaging, and most importantly, regulated and secured infrastructure to protect patient data.

Being AWS Advanced Consulting and Healthcare Competency Partners, we leverage AWS services like AWS IAM, AWS Shield, CloudCheckr and AWS CloudTrail to provide Healthcare organizations with HIPAA and GDPR compliant solutions. To support the seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program to help customers identify Consulting and Technology APN Partners with deep industry experience and expertise.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/32QiKKn

About SourceFuse

SourceFuse Inc. is transforming the way today’s most successful companies develop breakthrough roadmaps leveraging cloud-based technologies. A leading AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, SourceFuse has delivered over 600 AWS implementations that boosts efficiency, ensures compliance, delivers actionable insights and lowers total cost of ownership.

With 14 years of deep expertise, commitment to digital innovation, service excellence and customer success, we enable enterprises through application modernization and windows migration services of legacy workloads. Headquartered in the United States, SourceFuse has regional offices in UK, Australia, Hong Kong and India. For more updates, follow SourceFuse on LinkedIn (http://bit.ly/37cMJeR), Twitter (http://bit.ly/30ARtIE) and website (http://bit.ly/2rWdPru).

 

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International Expert Shares 3 Tips To Start Sustainable Self-Care Practices

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Self-care has exploded in popularity, with Google searches on the topic spiking during the Coronavirus pandemic. Taylor Elyse Morrison, founder of self-care start-up

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Self-care has exploded in popularity, with Google searches on the topic spiking during the Coronavirus pandemic. Taylor Elyse Morrison, founder of self-care start-up Inner Workout, tells the Epsom Salt Council she defines self-care as listening within and responding in the most loving way possible.

«Self-care should be integrated into every aspect of your life,» says Morrison, an international speaker who has been featured in leading publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, Well + Good, Bustle and Thrive Global. «It’s an ongoing internal conversation. What do I need right now? How can I honor that request with love?»

Morrison’s start-up, Inner Workout, is designed to eliminate burnout by helping people build self-care practices through the five dimensions of wellbeing: physical, energetic, mental/emotional, wisdom and bliss. Inner Workout offers classes both in-person and online that blend movement, breathwork, journaling and meditation, plus workshops and workbooks to support people’s self-care journeys.

Morrison also hosts a podcast called «Be School» about personal development, self-study and redefining success. She says her idea for the company came from a place of need.

«A few years ago, I was in a place where I was regularly burning myself out. I was working a full-time job, running a side hustle, volunteering, and planning a wedding. It was not a sustainable way to live, so I started exploring self-care.»

Right now, her favorite forms of self-care include taking long bike rides surrounded by nature and soaking in Epsom salt baths.

«Epsom salt baths are so simple and so healing,» says Morrison. «I feel tension melt away as I soak. My muscles release, and there’s often a mental or emotional release that happens as well.»

Here are her top three tips for integrating self-care into daily life:

  1. Find the right self-care activities for you – Morrison says the biggest misconception about self-care is people associating the term with a specific set of tasks.
     
    «Try on the practices that sound interesting to you. If it feels good, keep it. If not, let it go with love!»
     
    Not sure where to start? Inner Workout offers a Take Care assessment that helps measure your wellbeing across the five dimensions and offers personalized self-care practices based on the results.
     
  2. Normalize self-care – Morrison suggests asking friends what self-care looks like for them. This will spark ideas for your own self-care practices and make self-care a normal topic of conversation.
     
  3. Be present – «When you’re really ‘there’ for every moment, you start to notice thoughts, sensations, and emotions that you might otherwise miss.»

In addition to being present, Morrison says it’s okay to change your self-care routine to reflect your current needs.

«What felt good in January may not feel good for you now. What felt supportive yesterday may not feel supportive today. Honor your needs in the present moment.»

About Taylor Elyse Morrison

Taylor Elyse Morrison is an international speaker, podcaster, and the founder of Inner Workout. She’s on a mission to help people beat burnout through sustainable self-care practices. Taylor is also a trained facilitator, a certified 200-hour yoga instructor, and a certified group fitness instructor. https://taylorelyse.com/

About the Epsom Salt Council

Epsom salt — actually magnesium sulfate — is one of the most versatile household products, with uses ranging from creating at-home spa treatments to soothing achy muscles to helping start or improve gardens. It’s been used therapeutically for hundreds of years, and it’s gaining a new generation of fans looking for a safe, economical alternative in a sea of expensive, over-the-counter remedies. Epsom salt is easy to use, easy to find in your local pharmacy or grocery store and it costs about the same per use as a cup of coffee. For more information, please visit either www.epsomsaltcouncil.org or www.facebook.com/epsomsalt.

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NECA Names Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, USMC (Ret.), As Vice President Of Industry Development

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, USMC, as Vice President of Industry Development.

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, USMC, as Vice President of Industry Development.

Bailey will be working on creating executive training programs, expanding the scope of workforce development, implementing diversity strategies, creating partnerships with institutions of higher learning, and leading the charge on recruitment programs that bring new, skilled workers into the industry. This will include a focus on recruiting ex-military personnel to NECA member companies and various Chapter positions.

Lt. Gen. Bailey has had a long and distinguished military career, beginning as a Second Lieutenant, USMC, in 1977. During his impressive career, Bailey oversaw the Marine Corps Recruiting Command and he served as commanding general of the First Marine Division and as commanding general of the Third Marine Expeditionary Brigade. He was also a Military National Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. After many decades of military service, in June 2013, Bailey was promoted to Lieutenant General and was assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps as Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations, a role he held until his retirement from the United States Marine Corps after 41 years of service in 2017. In 2018, Bailey became Vice President for External Affairs at Austin Peay State University, his alma mater. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Travis Manion Foundation, which develops programs and training opportunities for veterans and their families. He also serves as Chair-Elect/1st Vice Chair of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce.

NECA Chief Executive Officer David Long said, «I have known Gen. Bailey for nearly 10 years and have had the honor of working with him on a wide variety of business and community initiatives. I am thrilled he is bringing his invaluable experience as a three-star general from the battlefield to the boardroom to help take NECA’s Industry Development efforts to the next level. He has a proven record in developing performance-driven teams, and I know he will help us meet and exceed the needs of NECA contractors and generate meaningful results for our members. We are excited to welcome him to the team.»

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