Additional Prescriptive Treatments Coming to Select Macey’s Pharmacies
New services will be available beginning April 1, 2019.
Salt Lake City, UT (March 28, 2019) Macey’s is making it easier for guests to take care of their health, in addition to their groceries. Starting April 1, 2019, select Macey’s pharmacies will be offering clinical consultations and prescriptive services for urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast infections and cold sores.
“Anyone who has had to deal with things like a yeast infection or UTI knows how important it is to start treating it quickly,” said Denise Kunkle, pharmacy clinical services manager. “With these new services at our in-store pharmacies, our patients can get the treatment they need quickly and easily.”
No appointment is needed to take advantage of these new clinical services. For a low-cost consultation fee, shoppers can stop by the pharmacy, fill out a questionnaire, meet with a qualified pharmacist and receive a personal treatment plan.
The new prescriptive treatment for UTIs, yeast infections and cold sores will be available at Macey’s pharmacies in Draper, Murray, Lehi, Logan, Providence, Provo, Tooele and West Jordan. Each pharmacy provides extended business hours, making it convenient for patients to get the care they need when it works best for their schedule.
These new services are in addition to strep testing, immunizations, and flu shots that help ensure we provide high-quality care for patients. For more information about Macey’s and all the services available at our pharmacies, visit Maceys.com/pharmacy.
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About Macey’s
In 1947, Walt Macey and Dale A. Jones started the “Save-A-Nickle-Market” in Rose Park, Utah. Macey’s grew from a small store into a multi-store chain by providing personalized old-fashioned service. Known for their famous doughnuts and Kong Kone®s, Macey’s grocery stores offer an in-store bakery, delicatessen, full-service grocery, meat, produce and non-foods department and above all, friendly service. For more information visit Maceys.com.
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2019 – Low-income Nebraskans recovering from recent flooding could be eligible for food benefits through the Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) program approved today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The department also approved the state’s request for temporary flexibility in meeting school lunch meal pattern requirements.
Households who may not normally be eligible under regular SNAP rules may qualify for D-SNAP, if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses.
“USDA is committed to helping Nebraskans get back on their feet in whatever capacity we can,” Food Nutrition and Consumer Services Acting Deputy Under Secretary Brandon Lipps said. “The D-SNAP program is an important step forward to help flood impacted families get food on the table.”
D-SNAP eligible households in the affected areas will receive one month of benefits, equivalent to the maximum amount of benefits normally issued to a SNAP household of their size, to meet their food needs. To be eligible for D-SNAP, a household must live in an identified disaster area, have been affected by the disaster, and meet certain D-SNAP eligibility criteria. Nebraska will share information about D-SNAP operating dates and locations through the local media.
The timing of D-SNAP implementation varies with the unique circumstances of each disaster but always begins after commercial channels of food distribution have been restored and families are able to purchase and prepare food at home. Before operating a D-SNAP program, a state must ensure that proper public information, staffing and resources are in place.
The D-SNAP announcement today is part of USDA’s continuing efforts to help Nebraskans cope with the disaster. USDA is also allowing school lunch and breakfast meal pattern flexibility for schools in Nebraska through April 26.
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the American people. The agency administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage American’s agricultural abundance to ensure children and low-income individuals and families have nutritious food to eat. FNS co-develops the Dietary Guidelines for Americans with the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. For more information on FNS assistance during times of disaster, visit www.fns.usda.gov/disaster.
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MEDICAL WEARABLES 2019 CONFERENCE & EXPO
FOCUSES ON ADVANCES IN MEDICAL WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
4th Annual Medical Wearables 2019 Features Leaders from
Kaiser Permanente, National Cancer Institute, Qualcomm, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, CTA, & Strategy Analytics
Held May 15-16, 2019 in San Jose, California
Release at: http://www.thomas-pr.com/microtechventures/microtechmedicalwearablerelease.html
March 28, 2019, Birmingham, Michigan – Microtech Ventures’ 4th annual Medical Wearables 2019 conference and expo http://www.medwearablesconference.com will showcase technology and industry insights from the leaders in medical wearable technology. This event features over 200+ attendees, 25+ technical presentations and 30+ exhibitors, and is being held May 15-16, 2019 in San Jose, California. See the full conference agenda at: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/agenda.html, speakers’ abstracts at: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/speakers.html, and exhibitors list at: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/exhibitors.html.
Smart Medical Wearables Are Poised to Dramatically Improve Quality of Life
The future is bright for medical wearable technology, and Medical Wearables 2019 conference and expo will identify emerging technologies and application trends, and provide opportunities to exchange ideas, form new companies, and network with industry peers. Topics to be delved into include next-generation medical wearable technologies, wearable sensors, emerging applications, trends and challenges, roadmaps, R&D, M&A, competitive forces, market drivers and disruptive technologies. Key speakers include executives from Kaiser Permanente, National Cancer Institute, Qualcomm, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), and Strategy Analytics.
“Medical wearables are the next big thing. History will show that FitBit and Apple Watch are just early primitive devices, and that the next wave of smart medical wearables will revolutionize healthcare and dramatically improve quality of life,” said Mike Pinelis, Ph.D., President and CEO, Microtech Ventures and MEMS Journal, show organizers for Medical Wearables 2019.
KEY SPEAKERS - full list at http://www.medwearablesconference.com/agenda.html:
Uli Chettipally, MD, MPH, CTO, CREST Network, Kaiser Permanente
Topic: Medical Wearables and Machine Learning - Emerging Trends and Clinical Applications
Medical wearable technology has been growing fast for the past ten years. It can now measure, track, store, and analyze “medical grade” physiologic data and has the potential to be used in clinical settings. This talk will discuss the “Three Use Rules” and their applicability in bridging the gap between technology and clinical practice. Machine learning and AI are transforming many industries, and healthcare has perhaps the greatest potential to benefit. Full abstract at: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/speakers.html#uli_chettipally.
Christopher Hartshorn, PhD, Program Director, National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Topic: Medical Wearables for Remote Patient Monitoring Applications
Cancer patients disconnected from resources at intensive cancer centers face challenges beyond the disease. These patient populations include both ones in rural communities, as well as populations who have access hindered via disability, transportation, or time. This “last mile” problem of healthcare delivery is becoming more tractable than before with modern broadband connectivity and sensors. The talk will discuss the major barriers from the patient and clinical workflow/integration perspectives, as well as synergistic efforts across NCI divisions and other agencies attempting to enable these tools for clinical decision support. Full abstract at: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/speakers.html#christopher_hartshorn.
Sandra Nagale, PhD, Sr. Manager, Digital Health, Boston Scientific
Topic: Wearable Technologies, Sensors, and Data Analytics for Chronic Disease Applications
The use of wearable technologies for medical purposes has steadily increased in recent years. However, wider adoption is still slow. Promising areas to improve include enhancements to the core technologies and sensors. This talk will include an overview of the current market and emerging opportunities, examples of using wearable devices, sensors, and data analytics in a proof-of-concept clinical study, along with life-saving diagnostic algorithms for chronic disease applications. Nagale will discuss digital technologies and the development of a high sensitivity predictive algorithm for heart failure events. Full abstract: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/speakers.html#sandra_nagale.
Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
Topic: How Technology Innovation in Healthcare Will Drive Down Costs
Technology presents an opportunity to dramatically improve our quality of life and slash healthcare costs that plague our nation. However, our healthcare system does not embrace technology as an alternative to drugs yet. The data from wearable sensors and monitors can promote wellness and cut down on costly doctor visits. Doctors, patients and regulators have a role to play in bringing down healthcare costs. With the right policies in place and wider adoption of innovative technologies, our country can go a long way toward promoting preventive care and easing the burden on our healthcare system. Full abstract at: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/speakers.html#gary_shapiro.
Justin McGloin, Sr. Director, Engineering, Qualcomm
Topic: Medical Wearables and 5G - Enabling the Transformation of Healthcare Delivery
5G promises to revolutionize healthcare through significant advances in data speed, capacity, and reliability. Through its ability to handle high volumes of real-time data, patients can be monitored at home as easily as in a clinic or hospital. Doctors will have access to up-to-the-second patient data at their fingertips, regardless of their relative locations. This talk will cover some of the many ways 5G will enable new capabilities for medical wearables and transform the delivery of healthcare. Full abstract: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/speakers.html#justin_mcgloin.
Rohan Sonawane, MD, Clinical Marketing Manager, Medtronic
Topic: Medical Wearables for Improved Outcomes in Diabetes
According to a recent International Diabetes Federation report, the world diabetic population is poised to grow from 425 million to 629 million by 2045. Despite therapeutic advances, as well as huge expenditures, we have not been able to control this epidemic. We need more effective monitoring solutions to guide diabetics and their caregivers regarding diet, exercise, and medications, without increasing the risk of hypoglycemia. This talk will focus on recent advances in CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) wearable solutions and their integration with insulin pump technology for improving clinical outcomes in diabetes, with an overview of recent advances in the CGM field, including Bluetooth capabilities, predictive analytics, and future trends. Full abstract: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/speakers.html#rohan_sonawane
Cliff Raskind, Senior Director, Smart Devices and IoT, Strategy Analytics
Topic: Consumer Wearables - Recent Trends and Gradual Evolution into Healthcare Applications
Raskind will examine the trajectory of consumer wearables and how they will become increasingly useful for healthcare applications over the next decade. He will also discuss predictions on product roadmaps and how access to capital for medical grade (e.g. FDA regulated) and consumer grade (e.g. Fitbit) types of devices will increasingly converge. Full abstract at: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/speakers.html#cliff_raskind.
Attendee & Exhibitor Registration
Medical Wearables 2019 conference and expo attendee registration is priced at $995. Exhibitor registration is priced at $2,995 and deluxe exhibitor registration is $3,995 (sold out). Exhibitors receive two conference passes, meals and receptions, printed conference programs, and digital presentations. To exhibit, please contact Jessica Ingram at jessica@memsjournal.com phone: (360) 929-0114. Hotel info is available at: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/#location, registration info: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/register.html and http://www.medwearablesconference.com/registration_form.html. For more information on the Medical Wearables 2019 conference and expo, see: http://www.medwearablesconference.com.
About Microtech Ventures and MEMS Journal
Microtech Ventures provides venture capital and M&A advisory services for MEMS, sensors, and electronics companies, as well as market research, marketing and advertising, business development, executive and engineering recruiting, intellectual property, and equipment brokerage. Microtech Ventures is also the publisher of MEMS Journal, the largest MEMS publication worldwide. MEMS Journal covers the key MEMS news and developments, exploring the latest technologies, business developments, commercialization, and partnerships.
For more information on Microtech Ventures services and conferences, contact info@microtechventures.com. For information on MEMS Journal, contact info@memsjournal.com, or visit www.memsjournal.com, Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/memsjournal.
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Uli Chettipally, MD, MPH, CTO, CREST Network, Kaiser Permanente – Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechchettipally.html
Christopher Hartshorn, PhD, Program Director, National Cancer Institute NIH – Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechhartshorn.html
Justin McGloin, Sr. Director Engineering, Qualcomm – Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechmcgloin.html
Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association – Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechgaryshapiro.html
Rohan Sonawane, MD, Clinical Marketing Manager, Medtronic – Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechsonawane.html
Sandra Nagale, PhD, Sr. Manager, Digital Health, Boston Scientific – Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechnagale.html
Cliff Raskind, Senior Director Smart Devices and IoT, Strategy Analytics – Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechraskind.html
MicroTech Ventures Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechventureslogo.html
Microtech Ventures Conference: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechconference.html
Mike Pinelis, Ph.D., President and CEO, Microtech Ventures and MEMS Journal, Inc.: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechmikepinelis.html
Conference agenda: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/agenda.html
Exhibitors list: http://www.medwearablesconference.com/exhibitors.html
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TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS
CELEBRATES 13 YEARS OF HOPE AND HELP
Melbourne, FL - March 28, 2019 - To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) celebrates its 13th birthday on Saturday, March 30th. Since 2006, the nonprofit has been dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with mental illness. In their 13-year history, TWLOHA has donated over $2.3 million directly into treatment, traveled more than 3.4 million miles to meet people face-to-face at nearly 3,000 events, and has responded to over 210,000 messages from over 100 countries. Each month, they connect with 5 million people online through social media and their FIND HELP Tool fields 5,000 searches made by people seeking affordable, local mental health resources.
To celebrate, the organization is asking supporters to wear TWLOHA merch on March 30th and to post a picture on social media using the hashtag #WearTWLOHA. From the very beginning, the organization has designed and sold T-shirts as a way to fund their efforts. The merchandise they sell, however, serves a bigger purpose. It acts as a conversation starter and a way to introduce people to TWLOHA and their mission of spreading hope and help.
"It's amazing to think that March 30 means 13 years have passed since our friend Jon Foreman wore the first TWLOHA shirt on stage at a Switchfoot concert in South Florida. We never could have imagined all that's happened since that time-the people we've been able to reach, the stories that so many have shared with us," says TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski. "We get to hear from folks all over the world who are getting help and even choosing to stay alive. We are beyond thankful for the last 13 years. We're truly hopeful and excited when we think about the future."
They will also be hosting a Two-Day Birthday Warehouse Sale on Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their headquarters in downtown Melbourne, Florida. The sale is open to the public and will include brand new designs, exclusive deals on merch, and Run For It 5k registration. For more details, visit https://twloha.com/events/spring-warehouse-sale/.
This past September TWLOHA wrapped their 7th Annual World Suicide Prevention Day campaign for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and National Suicide Prevention Week (NSPW). With the help of supporters from around the world, the organization was able to raise over $200k for treatment and recovery, more than doubling their initial goal of $100k. Over 3600 people donated to the "Tomorrow Needs You" campaign, in addition to the sale of 4655 World Suicide Prevention Day packs. The money raised will help sponsor nearly 4000 counseling sessions and connect 55,000 people to local mental health resources.
As part of the campaign, TWLOHA shared an inspiring video featuring actors Chris Sullivan (from This Is Us) and Jaina Lee Ortiz (from Station 19), country music star Hunter Hayes, who raised $25,000, writer/artist Morgan Harper Nichols, and singer/songwriter Matt Wertz, along with a number of clips submitted by TWLOHA supporters from around the world. To watch the video, please visit: youtu.be/aEzUMnBHHK0.
For more information on To Write Love On Her Arms, please visit https://twloha.com/.
