Support for the U.S. Federal Government Response to COVID-19

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Censeo Consulting Group, a Washington D.C.-based public sector management consulting firm, has announced the launch of a COVID-19 resource library to provide meaningful resources to prepare public sector leaders to rapidly adjust and…

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Censeo Consulting Group, a Washington D.C.-based public sector management consulting firm, has announced the launch of a COVID-19 resource library to provide meaningful resources to prepare public sector leaders to rapidly adjust and sustain mission delivery in the face of uncertainty.

«This has been a time of unprecedented stress for our society – words like ‘Phase I’ or ‘Phase II» barely scratch the surface in terms of capturing the challenges people and their governments have faced, successfully overcome and continue to struggle with. And data from around the world suggests that even with a vaccine, this ‘new normal’ is something we will all have to live with for a while,» said Dr. Vinai Trichur, Managing Partner at Censeo and leader of the COVID-19 response team. «Through this set of resources, we wanted to provide a practical toolkit for public sector leaders as they prepare to navigate the uncertainty of the coming months.»

Leveraging the firm’s deep experience supporting public sector agencies in augmenting their organizational strategy, operational excellence, workforce effectiveness, and acquisition capabilities, Censeo’s study of public sector pandemic response across multiple countries facilitates best practice transfer among agencies at the federal, state, local, and international levels to inform strategic planning for current and potential crises. The study addresses three topics top-of-mind for leaders: 1) Creatively developing capacity in order to deliver evolving mission responsibilities, while adapting to changing workloads; 2) Managing change, including modifications to workforce, processes, and technology and to meet changing talent needs as workloads have evolved; and 3) Implementing effective telework procedures, recognizing that telework at scale is an untested challenge for many and may require developing workforce-wide trainings, near-term workarounds, long-term strategic planning, and acceleration of IT-modernization efforts.

In addition, Censeo’s pandemic preparedness toolkit includes a comprehensive organizational diagnostic to help agencies assess their resiliency to future resurgences in COVID-19 and other crises, an employee survey template to help assess remote work conditions and comfort levels with policies and procedures for returning to assigned work locations, and a series of analytical reports leveraging insights from federal spend data to inform funding decisions by agency leaders and policy makers on COVID-19 relief and response efforts.

The full COVID-19 resource library can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/3eB0rej

 

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Nature’s Bakery Lends Parents A Helping Hand With Snack Sized Adventures: Recess Edition

RENO, Nev., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Bakery, beloved for its Fig Bars and other soft-baked snacks, is introducing the launch of Snack Sized…

RENO, Nev., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Bakery, beloved for its Fig Bars and other soft-baked snacks, is introducing the launch of Snack Sized Adventures: Recess Edition, aimed to support families during the pandemic. For back-to-school season, Nature’s Bakery is offering parents the opportunity to receive a free kit, packed with supplies, activities—and snacks!—to encourage much-needed at-home recess breaks whether kids are hybrid or distance learning this fall. The Snack Sized Adventures: Recess Edition boxes are limited; parents can visit SnackSizedAdventures.com/Recess and enter for a chance to obtain an exclusive box of their own—or nominate a friend.

With the convenience of this direct-to-home experience, Nature’s Bakery aims to restore a ritual so tightly associated with a return to the classroom. As many families look to a virtual start this schoolyear, these recess kits offer parents a chance to put their own spin on a beloved pastime that children don’t have to miss out on because they’re missing the school yard. 

«Nourishing families and enabling them to thrive has always been important to us at Nature’s Bakery—and while our world may be changing, this commitment to families remains the same,» stated Vilma Livas, CMO at Nature’s Bakery. «As families wrestle with a return to school that may look different, we want to support them with these curated recess-in-a-box kits.»

With stay-at-home orders extended throughout much of the country, the better-for-you snack bar brand sought to understand how families are adjusting as the school year approaches through a nationwide survey.* Among the compelling statistics, 72% of parents revealed they find it more difficult to plan kid’s activities since the pandemic hit. This inspired Nature’s Bakery to create an experience that brings recess directly to families’ doorsteps, eliminating parents’ concern to come up with engaging activities and much-needed breaks during the school day.

Other notable findings of the survey include:

Recess may look a little different these days

  • Many kids are glued to their screens, especially now. One in four parents said their children typically spend free time on tablets or computers when not schooling.
  • Moms and dads are looking for creative ways to inspire their kids, with 78% admitting they wish they had the resources to motivate kids to stay active.
  • Snack time is more important than ever
  • Snacking helps us refuel and recharge, so families will want to keep their pantry well-stocked with kid-approved wholesome snacks like Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars. In 53% of households, kids request snacks between two and six times a day, and one in 10 parents say their kids ask constantly!
  • Two-thirds of millennial parents say their students are snacking more often as a result of staying at home through the pandemic. And, while they’re in the house more often, the majority of parents are still relying on snack bars and other no-fuss staples.

Parents are navigating uncertain times

  • Keeping their children happy and positive is the most important thing to moms and dads right now. Of those surveyed, 41% are most concerned with their child’s emotional state, which surpassed their worries around their kids staying active and maintaining personal connections with friends and extended family.
  • Over 65% said the silver lining of quarantine was spending some much-needed quality time with their family.

From August 10, 2020 to September 30, 2020,** eligible participants can enter for a chance to win one Snack Sized Adventures: Recess Edition box. Each free kit includes supplies and instructional cards for three recess-inspired activities designed to deliver a feel-good dose of tech-free fun while children take a break from their schooling throughout the day. Families will receive a variety of Nature’s Bakery snack bars and materials, such as chalk, cones, bean bags, and more, to create a world of imagination and play whenever the recess bell (figuratively) rings.

These activities, and more, can also be found on the Nature’s Bakery snacksizedadventures.com activity generator, which launched in spring and allows parents to discover over 100+ bite-sized adventures to keep kids engaged and active. For more information about Nature’s Bakery and Snack Sized Adventures: Recess Edition, visit NaturesBakery.com.

About Nature’s Bakery 
Nature’s Bakery believes that simple, wholesome snacks are the best fuel for active, joyful lives.  Founded in 2011, the family-owned bakery soft bakes the goodness of real, wholesome ingredients like sun-ripened fruit and hearty whole grains into snacks that are plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, and Non-GMO Project Verified. Thoughtfully baked to make better-for-you snacking a deliciously easy choice that appeals to the whole family, Nature’s Bakery products include Whole Wheat Fig Bars, Gluten Free Fig Bars, Oatmeal Crumble Bars and Double Chocolate Brownie Bars. For more information, visit NaturesBakery.com or follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

*The online survey of 1,000 nationally representative parents, with children between the ages of 6 and 12, was conducted in July 2020 via Pollfish on behalf of Nature’s Bakery.

**No purchase necessary to play or win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Internet access and valid email address are required to claim a prize kit. Available while supplies last. Official Rules.

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NCHL Honors National League for Nursing CEO Dr. Beverly Malone with the 2020 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award

CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Center for Healthcare Leadership, a nonprofit organization that supports the advancement of evidence-based leadership practices, is pleased to announce that Dr. Beverly Malone, Chief Executive Officer of the…

CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Center for Healthcare Leadership, a nonprofit organization that supports the advancement of evidence-based leadership practices, is pleased to announce that Dr. Beverly Malone, Chief Executive Officer of the National League for Nursing (NLN), has been named the 2020 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award recipient.

As head of the NLN, the premier organization for faculty and leaders in nursing education, Dr. Malone is recognized for forging partnerships with key educational institutions, corporations and foundations that keep the NLN on the cutting edge of the technological innovations that are needed by nurse educators to help them succeed in today’s rapidly changing environment. Under her leadership, the NLN, with 40,000 individual members and 1,200 institutional members, has moved to a mission-aligned business model that supports and develops nurses heading into leadership roles as well as building a diverse workforce dedicated to advancing the nation’s health.

Dr. Malone is a visible national and global thought leader on issues facing the nursing profession, including diversity, the nurse educator shortage, and workforce development. Her career has mixed policy, education, administration, and clinical practice, underscoring her commitment and contributions to improving the health of the public, and distinguishing her leadership excellence.

«Dr. Malone exemplifies transformational leadership as evidenced by her life-long career advancing innovation in nursing education and addressing national and global health issues, including workplace diversity,» NCHL CEO LeAnn Swanson said. «As we celebrate the Year of the Nurse, it is only fitting that we honor Dr. Malone with NCHL’s most prestigious award, recognizing her dedication to leadership, organizational excellence and mentorship, and her strong advocacy to advance the cause of nursing.»

Dr. Malone joined the National League for Nursing in 2007 after serving as General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom in London, England, from 2001-2007. Prior to that, she was deputy assistant secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services from 1999-2001, and served two terms as president of the American Nurses Association from 1996-2000. Earlier in her career, Dr. Malone held leadership roles at the North Carolina A&T State University, and was the director of nursing professional staff resources at the University of Cincinnati, University Hospital.

Dr. Malone received her BSN from the College of Nursing and Health at the University of Cincinnati and earned her M.S. in Adult Psychiatric Nursing from Rutgers. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati and attended the Harvard Institute of Educational Management.

Dr. Malone has received numerous professional and educational honors during her career, including honorary doctorates from Georgetown University, University of Cincinnati, and University of District of Columbia. Recent fellowships include Fellow Ad Eundem of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, and Fellow of the National Academy of Medicine. In 2020 she received the Linda Bates Parker Legend Award from the University of Cincinnati, she was honored as a Modern Healthcare Inaugural Minority Leaders Luminary, and she received the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Alpha Omega Chapter of Signa Theta Tau and The College of Nursing of Adelphi University. She has been ranked several times as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, which has also honored her as one of the Top 25 Women in Healthcare.

The Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award committee was co-chaired by Peter W. Butler, Retired President Rush University Medical Center, and Jill Schwieters, NCHL Board Chair, JAS & Associates. The committee’s members are: Nancy Howell Agee, Carilion Clinic; Bob Clarke, Furst Group; Damond Boatright, SSM Health – Wisconsin Regional; Dr. Joanne Conroy, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Edgar Curtis, Memorial Health System; David Ertel, Vizient, Inc.; Jessica Melton, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital; Dr. David Feinberg, Google Health; Dr. Rod Hochman, Providence and 2019 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award recipient; Michelle Hood, American Hospital Association; Shoou-Yih (Daniel) Lee, PhD, Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan School of Public Health; Joe Moscola, Northwell Health; and Brian Peters, Michigan Health and Hospital Association.

Dr. Malone will be honored at NCHL’s 2020 Gail L. Warden Leadership Award Celebration, which will occur virtually on Thursday, November 19, as part of the NCHL Human Capital Investment Conference being held November 16-20. Over the years, the conference and celebration have been one of healthcare’s most important events, attracting luminaries and notable leaders from prominent health sector, academic, and research organizations.

ABOUT THE GAIL L. WARDEN LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD    
Established in 2005, NCHL’s annual Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the health field, including the mentoring of future leaders towards transforming organizational performance to improve health and healthcare. It is named for Gail L. Warden, founding chairman of the NCHL Board, president emeritus of Henry Ford Health System, and a major proponent of leadership development throughout his career.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
Established in 2001, the not-for-profit National Center for Healthcare Leadership champions three premier membership programs that advance healthcare leadership. These are the Leadership Excellence Networks (LENS), US Cooperative of International Patient Programs (USCIPP), and National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF). Each of these programs supports a portfolio of interorganizational collaborations that address critical issues facing today’s leaders as they pursue excellence and solutions. For more information please visit NCHL’s website. You can also visit NCHL’s LinkedIn page or follow NCHL on Twitter.

 

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Viasat Joins Stand for Small Initiative, Spearheaded by American Express, to Support U.S. Small Businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it is proud to partner with American Express and a growing group of companies on the Stand For Small program, an initiative to provide meaningful support to millions of small businesses during…

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it is proud to partner with American Express and a growing group of companies on the Stand For Small program, an initiative to provide meaningful support to millions of small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Stand for Small initiative provides support and access to business-critical services, offers, tools and expertise, among other benefits through a centralized, digital platform. These resources aim to help small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis and their recovery efforts, by helping business owners reduce operating expenses, manage teams remotely, enhance digital capabilities and address other needs.

Through the program, Viasat will provide discounted satellite-enabled business internet services to new U.S. small business customers in need during these challenging times. Currently, Viasat’s business internet service covers 96% of the U.S. population, and offers a variety of unlimited and metered data plans with download speeds up to 100 Mbps in select areas. The Company also implemented a number of initiatives to help U.S. small businesses stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis. Programs include offering current small business customers the opportunity to apply for grants to help make their businesses more resilient; making commitments through the FCC’s ‘Keep Americans Connected’ program; and optimizing its satellite communications network when businesses turned to work-from-home environments, by giving priority to real-time business communications applications, network storage and other business-critical online tools.

Cody Catalena, Viasat’s vice president and general manager of Global Business Solutions, commented, «We’re proud to participate in the Stand for Small effort, joining American Express and other leading companies, to help small businesses endure and adapt during these difficult times. Our goal is to help small businesses thrive in their communities by enabling them to reliably stay online and connected to customers, partners and prospects.»

Information on Viasat’s participation in the Stand for Small program can be found here.

Information on Stand for Small, including a list of partners, resources and available services can be found here.

About Viasat 
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people’s lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat’s Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter or YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements 
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward looking statements include statements about Viasat’s participation and response to the COVID-19 outbreak via the Stand for Small initiative, our small business discount for new satellite-enabled business internet services, and continued offering of prior announced initiatives. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks associated with the operation of the satellite used to supply these services, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; and changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Copyright © 2020 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

 

 

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Now That Thanksgiving 2020 Is Cancelled, 7 Ways to Virtually Celebrate According to Family Historians Polled by ScanMyPhotos.com

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Family historians across the country, preparing for the inevitable cancellation of Thanksgiving this year, share seven ways to surround yourself with cherished activities to celebrate from afar to keep keep families together virtually.

The ScanMyPhotos.com poll of 100 family historians paints a grim picture this Fall, as Americans will radically change their behavior in light of the pandemic. While some will bend the rules, most families are…

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Family historians across the country, preparing for the inevitable cancellation of Thanksgiving this year, share seven ways to surround yourself with cherished activities to celebrate from afar to keep keep families together virtually.

The ScanMyPhotos.com poll of 100 family historians paints a grim picture this Fall, as Americans will radically change their behavior in light of the pandemic. While some will bend the rules, most families are predicted to stay at home, creating «virtual Thanksgiving» gatherings — but how?

«It’s likely that families and friends will prepare special activities for online participation, including online viewing parties, gaming, and eating together while apart. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that distant relatives will have equal footing with more local ones,» said Mitch Goldstone, CEO at ScanMyPhotos.com.

Learn what even those who aren’t tech-savvy can do to prepare for this upcoming season of togetherness, even when it will be spent apart. ScanMyPhotos.com is connected with families across the nation as their digital photo archivist service. The regular engagements with people who had their decades-past pictures scanned are the best group to ask what plans they have for the holidays.

The regular engagements with people who had their decades-past pictures scanned are the best group to ask what plans they have for the holidays.

As Americans swelter in the summer heat with masks on, thoughts of Fall aren’t far away. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving as we know it has been cancelled — but that may be a good thing. ScanMyPhotos polled 100 family historians for their perspective, and found that Americans are most likely to resort to virtual Thanksgiving gatherings. This could actually benefit more distant relatives, as they would be able to connect just like everyone else.

This human connection is difficult to blend. For example, it’s common for friends and family to connect during the Thanksgiving holiday, but there’s usually the awkward moment where someone uses Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, or Zoom to connect while the rest of the family attempts to crowd around a phone.

This year, since more people will be stuck at home, the playing field is even. Everyone will be awkward. But it will allow relatives who might not usually be able to attend in person to attend the party. It could also provide welcome relief to elderly relatives in nursing homes.

If there’s another silver lining it’s that the entertainment possibilities will be posted online in real time. Saturday Night Live made the best of a quarantined season, as has the film industry with movies like Mulan going straight to online distribution in lieu of theatrical runs. It’s possible an army of YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram stars will be born in the isolation of this year’s Thanksgiving. Although the existing stars will no doubt capitalize on the moment as well, especially in lieu of this year’s live tour plans.

Because traditional Thanksgiving parties are canceled, there are ways to gather online for holiday reunions virtually. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time filled with family and joy. Often it is the only time during the year when the entire family gathers together.

7 Ways to Surround Yourself with Cherished Moments to Celebrate Thanksgiving From Afar

1) Visit Virtually, Online: Send invitations to your friends and the entire family to gather at a specific time during Thanksgiving for a virtual video call celebration while everyone is safe at home. «Zoom» live-action during your turkey dinner. Share stories. Watch and listen to the collective conversations to celebrate with your siblings, parents, distant relatives, and friends. Technology will unite and connect without ever leaving home. Make sure everyone understands how and when to log in.

2) Share Decades-Past Snapshots: Gather and digitize your old-school photos snapshots to reminisce and narrate the stories behind past Thanksgiving dinners and share the stories behind the memories when you cannot be together in person.

3) Select a Game For Everyone To Play: Jackbox is a gaming service that allows you to Facetime with your friends while playing virtual games.

4) Virtual Memory Wheel: Connects and gets everyone to engage. Become part of the story, while socially distancing. Have everyone select ten of their all-time most memorable pictures from past Thanksgivings and family gatherings. Share all the pictures online, and narrates the story behind the photos.

5) Smile, It is Family Photo Time: Take a family photo, complete with all virtual guests. Use a collage photo app to assemble each picture into a family keepsake and order photo gifts for everyone.

6) Guess Who? Cards: Have everyone submit two anonymous memes or message cards describing something excellent and unusual that happened to them in 2020. Add a third card with an aspiration for something they had hoped to do in 2020 but were unable to do. And one more identifying the best book, favorite TV show, movie, song, or event they enjoyed during the past 12 months. Then have everyone guess who wrote each Guess Who?

7) Prepare Before. Send a gift and traditional dessert before Thanksgiving. Mail matching bouquets and a favorite family dessert to all your guests to enjoy together during your interactive Zoom party.

Major retailers already announced they would close on Thanksgiving. Many others are doing without the traditional day after «Black Friday» sales as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Parades are not the only canceled tradition. Large Thanksgiving dinners are out too.

For those seeking an opt-out to escape family drama, the excuse why you cannot visit in person during Thanksgiving has already been made. No explanation is needed. Multi-generational families, separated by distance and time apart, can instead all gather together online.

Because traditional Thanksgiving parties are canceled, there are ways to gather online for holiday reunions virtually. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time filled with family and joy. Often it is the only time during the year when the entire family gathers together.

Background: ScanMyPhotos.com is a nationwide photo digitization service headquartered in Irvine, CA, and has preserved 600 million pictures.

 

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Locally-Owned Quick Order Masks, Inc., Helping Philadelphia Small Businesses Safely Reopen Amid Easing Pandemic Restrictions

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — You might say that the creation of pandemic-inspired startup Quick Order Masks, Inc. (www.quickordermasks.com) was the latest topping to come out of the pizza ovens of area restauranteur Antonio Presta. With his family’s three Italian…

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — You might say that the creation of pandemic-inspired startup Quick Order Masks, Inc. (www.quickordermasks.com) was the latest topping to come out of the pizza ovens of area restauranteur Antonio Presta. With his family’s three Italian eateries idled by COVID-19 restrictions, he was deeply concerned that if hospitals were struggling to obtain personal protective equipment (PPE), his and other small businesses faced certain ruin when the time came to reopen; unless they could access the PPE pipeline – and quickly.

«How could we reopen our Trios Tomato Pie pizza shops and pub-style CRAFT MANAYUNK – safely serve customers and protect employees – without necessary PPE that was in short supply? That’s when Alex Rosenblatt, my business partner, and I decided the only way to get high-quality, affordable masks and other government-approved PPE was to go into business ourselves, and we’re thrilled with the strong response to date,» he explained, after attending the recent Philadelphia small-business reopening event co-hosted by City Council and the Department of Commerce.

Mr. Rosenblatt, an entrepreneur with extensive experience in supply chain management, added, «We launched the business and successfully competed to obtain one city contract for more than 130,000 face masks and more than 20,000 units of hand sanitizer, and we will continue to do our part to try to help bridge the gap between supply and demand of critical PPE, including products and equipment manufactured in America.

Presently, we are offering U.S.-made masks from our affiliate Pure MSK (www.pure-msk.com), which we comfortably wear for hours every day, based in California, and we’d love to see Philadelphia become a hub of PPE production given its numerous assets, including location and immensely talented workforce.»

About Quick Order Masks, Inc.

Quick Order Mask, Inc (www.quickordermasks.com) is a diversified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) company established early in the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the urgent needs of consumers and businesses for reliable, high-quality, government-approved, affordable face masks, face shields, and other essential individual safety apparatus for home and work.  Founders Antonio Presta and Alexander Rosenblatt, entrepreneurs with extensive experience in retail and supply chain efficiency, have developed numerous distribution and manufacturing affiliate relationships, including with California-based Pure MSK (www.pure-msk.com), maker of the transformational PURE-MSK, the FDA-approved surgical respirator that exceeds N95 filtration efficacy requirements is and made from the company’s proprietary woven Nano fiber.

Contacts:
Antonio Presta/ Info@quickordermasks.com/ 267.243.3206
Alexander Rosenblatt / Info@quickordermasks.com
Steph Rosenfeld / steph@idadvisors.com/ 215.514.4101

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Looking to Address Truck Driver Shortage and Boost Ohio’s Economy, Roadmaster to Open New Training Facility

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Looking to address Ohio’s high unemployment rate and a shortage of truck drivers, Roadmaster Drivers School is ready to open a new training facility in Columbus, the state’s largest city. While Roadmaster has continually operated in Columbus since 1995, this new custom-built school will open its doors and have its first class on <span…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Looking to address Ohio’s high unemployment rate and a shortage of truck drivers, Roadmaster Drivers School is ready to open a new training facility in Columbus, the state’s largest city. While Roadmaster has continually operated in Columbus since 1995, this new custom-built school will open its doors and have its first class on Aug. 17. The 10,000-sq. ft. facility sits on 12 acres in the state capital and will be able to serve approximately 750 students each year.

Meanwhile, the Ohio State Senate is currently considering a bill that would increase training opportunities to meet Ohio’s growing demand for additional truck drivers. House Bill 222, which passed the Ohio House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, would provide a tax credit for companies that invest in truck-driver training, equal to a total of one-half of the training expenses.(1) «Ohio legislators are to be commended for this timely and forward-looking initiative,» says Brad Ball, President of Roadmaster Drivers School. «New truckers are urgently needed in Ohio, and fortunately, job-seekers are responding; we are already seeing a significant upsurge of demand for training at our new facility in Columbus

Ball, whose company is nationally known for quality training of entry-level truck drivers, notes that demand for training has been growing for some time, due to pandemic-driven increases in unemployment. The jobless rate in Ohio, for example, which was at 4.1% in January of this year, rose to 17.6% in April.(2) The rate has dropped somewhat since then, but is still extremely high; more than 35,000 Ohioans filed new unemployment claims for the week ending July 11, with 429,000 filing claims for continued unemployment during the same period.(3) In this context, not just in Ohio but nationwide, says Ball, trucking stands out as an island of employment stability and opportunity.

Long before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Ball points out, there was a severe shortage of truck drivers(4), and the COVID-19 crisis has if anything increased the need for new drivers. As store closures and social distancing have made in-store shopping increasingly difficult, American consumers have turned to ecommerce. According to new research from Adobe Analytics, total U.S. online sales reached $73.2 billion in June, up 76.2% from June of 2019.(5)

To help manage the consequent surge in shipping and handling, Amazon alone has announced plans to hire 100,000 new employees, including drivers, for its U.S. warehouse and delivery operations.(6) And ecommerce is by no means the only area in which truck drivers are, and will continue to be, in high demand. Trucking, notes Ball, moves 71% of all freight shipped in America, and accounts for nearly 6% of all full-time jobs in the country(7).

The training required to enter the profession, he notes, is relatively brief, about four weeks. «Every day,» says Ball, «nationally and in our new facility in Columbus, we’re hearing from people who want to get off the layoff-and-furlough roller coaster and build a new, secure future for themselves.» Roadmaster is currently putting the finishing touches on its new facility in Columbus is opening in August.

About Roadmaster Drivers School:
Roadmaster, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, is a nationwide training organization for truckers. They have more than 25 years of experience training more than 150,000 graduates with 13 training locations nationwide. By focusing on giving students the best education and maintaining high job placement standards, Roadmaster has gained a national reputation in the trucking industry for quality training of entry-level commercial truck drivers—noted for their training practices to be the most hands-on and safety-focused training in the country. For more information, visit http://www.roadmaster.com.

1.    Hlavaty, Kaylyn. «House Passes Bill to Address Truck Driver Shortage in Ohio.» WEWS, 21 Feb. 2020, news5cleveland.com/news/democracy-2020/ohio-politics/house-passes-bill-to-address-truck-driver-shortage-in-ohio.
2.    «Ohio Economy at a Glance.» U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov/eag/eag.oh.htm.
3.    Staff, 10TV Web. «More than 30,000 Jobless Claims Filed in Ohio Last Week.» 10tv.Com, WBNS, 4 June 2020, 10tv.com/article/news/local/ohio/more-12-million-ohioans-have-filed-unemployment-claims-last-11-weeks-2020-jun/530.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Develops COVID-19 Antibody Assay Targeting Transplant Community

WEST HILLS, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to expand its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, developing a new serological assay targeted towards transplant candidates and recipients that can detect antibodies directed against COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). The assay will be provided under the company’s One Lambda brand representing leading in vitro diagnostic products for the transplant community. This novel antibody detection panel is part of <span…

WEST HILLS, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to expand its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, developing a new serological assay targeted towards transplant candidates and recipients that can detect antibodies directed against COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). The assay will be provided under the company’s One Lambda brand representing leading in vitro diagnostic products for the transplant community. This novel antibody detection panel is part of Thermo Fisher’s continued efforts to support transplant patients during the pandemic.

In collaboration with histocompatibility, infectious disease and nephrology laboratories at Emory University, Stanford University, University of Cincinnati and the University Health Network in Toronto, Thermo Fisher’s transplant diagnostic business has developed the LABScreen COVID Plus Assay. The assay leverages the Luminex xMAP technology to detect multiple distinct antibodies and fragments, making it more specific than current assays and able to reduce false positives caused by infections with common coronavirus. In combination with HLA antibody detection, the LABScreen COVID Plus reagents can help provide a more complete picture of a patient’s antibody profile.

The LABScreen COVID Plus Assay will be available for research use only by August 2020.  Additionally, the assay will be submitted for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

«We approached Thermo Fisher’s transplant diagnostic business because we believe their expertise with antibody assay development and commitment to the transplant community is critical to develop an assay for transplant patients that could both detect neutralizing antibodies and rule out false positives,» said Dr. Howard Gebel, co-director of the Emory University Hospital HLA laboratory.

«A semi-quantitative multiplex assay that can simultaneously detect the response to spike, receptor-binding domain, nucleocapsid and other SARS-CoV-2 proteins will be a huge step forward towards fully characterizing the immune response to COVID-19,» said Dr. Robert Bray, co-director of the Emory University Hospital HLA laboratory.

«We’re proud of the role we play in responding to the pandemic, and this is one of many examples that demonstrate our ability and our commitment to fight COVID-19,» said Nicole Brockway, president of the transplant diagnostic business for Thermo Fisher. «Transplant patients have unique needs compared to other COVID-19 patients, and with the support of Luminex and our research partners, we’re delivering an innovative solution that’s tailored to meet those needs.»

As the global leader in transplant diagnostics for more than thirty-five years, Thermo Fisher’s transplant diagnostics business is committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide by driving innovation and delivering quality products. The company’s comprehensive product portfolio includes a broad range of antibody detection assays, post-transplant monitoring solutions including the novel Molecular Microscope Diagnostic System, HLA typing products, laboratory instrumentation and software, and industry-leading customer support. 

Laboratories interested in the LABScreen COVID Plus Assay may visit www.onelambda.com for more information.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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BVI makes significant investment to provide PPE for healthcare workers; Forges partnership with Haywood Vocational Opportunities (HVO) bringing new production capacity for Isolation Gowns in the US

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BVI, the fastest-growing diversified company in ophthalmology, has partnered with Haywood Vocational Opportunities (HVO) to provide isolation gowns to US healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic effort.  HVO is a US based medical product manufacturer who provides vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with disadvantages and disabilities.  The partnership took form during the late spring in response to the shortage of…

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BVI, the fastest-growing diversified company in ophthalmology, has partnered with Haywood Vocational Opportunities (HVO) to provide isolation gowns to US healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic effort.  HVO is a US based medical product manufacturer who provides vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with disadvantages and disabilities.  The partnership took form during the late spring in response to the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Through outstanding teamwork between the organizations, an isolation gown was designed, tested, manufactured, and ultimately released to the market in less than 3 months which is unprecedented for a company in the ophthalmic industry.  The first recipients of the US-made gowns are healthcare workers throughout North Carolina, where HVO is based.

«As a partner to healthcare service providers, we are very excited to continue our support of front line workers and to support local economies with job creation. I am very proud of the speed at which our two organizations took an idea from concept to final product introduction,» said Shervin Korangy, President and CEO of BVI. 

«COVID-19 cases in North Carolina were increasing rapidly back in April when BVI came to us. We quickly jumped to action and helped jointly develop the isolation gown and started retraining our workforce,» said Audrey S. Gaddis, President of HVO. «We were able to grow our capabilities for our workforce, which was truly a blessing during this surge in unemployment across the country. Thank you to BVI for driving this, HVO is honored to partner with BVI to support our front-line workers.»

About BVI

BVI® is a global ophthalmic medical device manufacturer with a mission to deliver high quality solutions and innovation for advancing eye surgery and improving the vision of patients.  With nine decades of developing leading products and solutions, BVI partners with ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of millions of patients across the globe.  Our organization supports surgical teams, in more than 115 countries worldwide, either directly or through our network of trusted distributors.  Our trusted brands include: Beaver® (Knives and Blades), Visitec® (Cannulas), Malosa® (Single-Use Instruments), Vitreq® (Vitreoretinal Surgical Products) and PhysIOL® (Premium Intraocular Lenses).

Learn more at bvimedical.com.

About HVO
Haywood Vocational Opportunities (HVO) is a social enterprise business located in the beautiful blue ridge mountains of Western North Carolina. HVO is the largest manufacturer of custom medical drapes in the US and produces drapes, plus other medical devices for both domestic and international surgical needs.

HVO has more than 35 years of experience in manufacturing disposable healthcare products and has created partnerships with some of the key players in the medical industry. HVO is currently the largest manufacturer of custom medical drapes in the United States.

Learn more at https://www.hvoinc.com/

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Additional analysis of real-world data confirms sequential Gilotrif® followed by osimertinib provided a median overall survival of nearly four years in U.S.-treated patients with EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a new analysis from the GioTag study, which showed that sequential Gilotrif® (afatinib) and osimertinib contributed to a median overall survival (OS) of nearly four years (47.6 months) among U.S. patients…

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a new analysis from the GioTag study, which showed that sequential Gilotrif® (afatinib) and osimertinib contributed to a median overall survival (OS) of nearly four years (47.6 months) among U.S. patients (129) with epidermal growth factor receptor mutation-positive (EGFR M+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the common resistance mutation, T790M. These findings are consistent with the global primary analysis of the GioTag study, as well as a separate, interim U.S. analysis.

GioTag is a real-world retrospective, observational study which assessed the impact of first-line treatment with afatinib followed by osimertinib in Del19/L858R EGFR M+ non-small cell lung cancer patients with acquired T790M mutations, the most common mechanism of resistance to first- and second-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). This analysis looked at outcomes in the subgroup of patients (129) from the United States. Final analysis for the full GioTag patient population is expected to be published later this quarter.

«Developing resistance to EGFR TKIs is, unfortunately, an expected outcome for many people with this specific lung cancer, and strategies for sequencing treatments continue to evolve with the use of TKIs in clinical practice,» said Balazs Halmos, M.D., Chief of Thoracic/Head and Neck Oncology at Montefiore Medical Center. «These real-world data provide further insight into the overall survival associated with afatinib and subsequent osimertinib treatment and reinforce that previous findings may have application in the U.S. treatment setting for patients with T790M acquired resistance.» 

The afatinib-osimertinib sequence was associated with a combined median time on treatment (time to treatment failure; TTF) of 28.4 months overall. Similar TTF was also observed across several subgroups, including patients with EGFR Del19-positive disease (30.3 months), patients with ECOG PS 0/1 (32.7 months), and in patients ≥65 years of age (34.1 months).

In the most recent analysis, median time on afatinib was 11.3 months (90% CI: 10.3–12.0) and 15.0 months (90% CI: 13.4–16.4) for osimertinib.

Bjoern Rueter, M.D., Therapeutic Area Head Oncology, USA, at Boehringer Ingelheim, said, «These real-world data offer additional evidence that afatinib prior to osimertinib may be an important consideration for patients with EGFR mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer can take away so much, and understanding strategies such as treatment sequencing is one way Boehringer Ingelheim is taking cancer on.»

The U.S. data were sourced from chart review and electronic records of consecutive patients treated at U.S. treatment centers between December 28, 2017, to May 31, 2018. Previous interim analyses published in Future Oncology indicated that sequential afatinib and osimertinib was associated with encouraging time on treatment and overall survival in patients with EGFR T790M-positive NSCLC, particularly in patients with Del19 mutation.

More on the GioTag study can be found here.

What Is Gilotrif?

Gilotrif is a prescription medicine that is used to treat people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that:

  • has certain (non-resistant) abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene(s). Your healthcare provider will perform a test to make sure that Gilotrif is right for you.
  • has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic), and
  • has not been previously treated for metastatic lung cancer

It is not known if Gilotrif is safe and effective in treating people with lung cancer that has resistant abnormal EGFR genes.

or

is used to treat people with squamous cell lung cancer that:

  • has spread to other parts of the body, and
  • has been previously treated with chemotherapy that contains platinum.

It is not known if Gilotrif is safe and effective in children.

Please see Prescribing Information and Patient Information.

Important Safety Information

Before you take Gilotrif, tell your doctor if you:

  • have kidney or liver problems
  • have lung or breathing problems other than lung cancer
  • have a history of an ulcer, a tear (perforation) in your stomach or intestine, or diverticular disease (inflammation) in parts of your large intestine
  • have a history of severe dry eye or any other eye problems. Tell your doctor if you wear contact lenses.
  • have heart problems
  • have any other medical conditions
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Gilotrif can harm your unborn baby.
    • Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with Gilotrif and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose of GILOTRIF. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods that may be right for you.
    • Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with Gilotrif.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Gilotrif passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed while taking Gilotrif and for 2 weeks after your last dose of Gilotrif. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take Gilotrif.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Gilotrif may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect the way Gilotrif works. Taking certain medicines with Gilotrif may increase your risk of developing a tear (perforation) in your stomach or intestine.

What to avoid while taking Gilotrif
Limit your time in the sun. Gilotrif can make your skin sensitive to sunlight. You could get or have worsening rash or acne. You could get a severe sunburn. Use sunscreen and wear a hat and clothes that cover your skin if you have to be in sunlight during treatment with Gilotrif.

Gilotrif may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Diarrhea. Diarrhea is common with Gilotrif and may sometimes be severe. Severe diarrhea can cause loss of body fluid (dehydration) and kidney problems that can sometimes lead to death. During your treatment with Gilotrif, your doctor should prescribe medicines to treat diarrhea. Take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you have diarrhea. Get medical attention right away if your diarrhea does not go away or becomes severe.
  • Skin reactions. Gilotrif can cause redness, rash, and acne. It is important to get treatment for skin reactions as soon as you notice them. Take medicines to help skin reactions exactly as your doctor tells you to. Get medical attention right away if you develop severe skin reactions such as peeling or blistering of the skin, or blisters in your mouth.
  • Lung or breathing problems. Gilotrif may cause inflammation of the lung that may lead to death. Symptoms may be similar to those symptoms from lung cancer. Tell your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening lung problems, or any combination of the following symptoms: trouble breathing or shortness of breath, cough, or fever.
  • Liver problems. Gilotrif can cause liver problems that can sometimes lead to death. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of a liver problem which may include:
    • yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice)
    • dark or brown (tea-colored) urine
    • pain on the upper right side of your stomach area (abdomen)
    • bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
    • feeling very tired

Your doctor will do blood tests to check your liver function during your treatment with Gilotrif.

  • Tear (perforation) in your stomach or intestine. Tears in your stomach or intestine can happen with Gilotrif and can sometimes lead to death. Your risk of developing a tear in your stomach or intestine may be increased if you:
    • take certain medicines with Gilotrif including: corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), and certain other medicines.
    • have a history of stomach or intestinal ulcers, or if you have had diverticular disease (inflammation in parts of the large intestine)

Get medical help right away if you develop severe stomach-area (abdomen) pain during treatment with Gilotrif.

  • Eye problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of eye problems. Symptoms may include:
    • eye pain, swelling, redness, or tearing
    • blurred vision
    • sensitivity to light
    • other changes in your vision
  • Heart problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of a heart problem which may include:
    • new or worsening shortness of breath while at rest or with activity
    • cough
    • tiredness
    • swelling of your ankles, feet, or legs
    • feeling that your heart is pounding or racing (palpitations)
    • sudden weight gain

Your doctor may change your dose, temporarily stop or permanently stop treatment with Gilotrif if you have certain side effects.

The most common side effects of Gilotrif include diarrhea, rash, acne, mouth sores, nail inflammation, dry skin, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and itching.

Gilotrif may cause decreased fertility in females and males. This may affect your ability to have a child. Talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all of the possible side effects of Gilotrif. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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About Boehringer Ingelheim in Oncology
Cancer takes. Takes away time. Takes away loved ones. At Boehringer Ingelheim Oncology, we are giving patients new hope by taking cancer on. We are dedicated to collaborating with the oncology community on a shared journey to deliver leading science. Our primary focus is in lung and gastrointestinal cancers, with the goal of delivering breakthrough, first-in-class treatments that can help win the fight against cancer. Our commitment to innovation has resulted in pioneering treatments for lung cancer and we are advancing a unique pipeline of cancer cell directed agents, immune oncology therapies and intelligent combination approaches to help combat many cancers.

About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Making new and better medicines for humans and animals is at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to create breakthrough therapies that change lives. Since its founding in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim is independent and family-owned. We have the freedom to pursue our long-term vision, looking ahead to identify the health challenges of the future and targeting those areas of need where we can do the most good.

As a world-leading, research-driven pharmaceutical company, more than 51,000 employees create value through innovation daily for our three business areas: Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. In 2019, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of around $21.3 billion (19 billion euros). Our significant investment of over $3.9 billion (3.5 billion euros) in R&D drives innovation, enabling the next generation of medicines that save lives and improve quality of life. In 2018, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of around $20.7 billion (17.5 billion euros). R&D expenditure of almost $3.7 billion (3.2 billion euros) corresponded to 18.1 per cent of net sales.

We realize more scientific opportunities by embracing the power of partnership and diversity of experts across the life-science community. By working together, we accelerate the delivery of the next medical breakthrough that will transform the lives of patients now, and in generations to come.

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Ridgefield, CT, is the largest U.S. subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation and is part of the Boehringer Ingelheim group of companies. In addition, there are Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health in Duluth, GA and Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc. in Fremont, CA.

Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving lives and strengthening our communities. Please visit www.boehringer-ingelheim.us/csr to learn more about Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.boehringer-ingelheim.us, or follow us on Twitter @BoehringerUS.

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