ProfNet Experts Available on Holiday Entertaining, Benefits of Cannabis, Ebola, More
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EXPERT ALERTS
- The Benefits of Cannabis
- Veterans Day Stories: Transition Challenges Faced by Post-9/11 Vets
- Take Action Against Aging Now
- Hostess Tips for Holiday Entertaining
- Next Gen Mobile Apps Promote Mind/Body Fitness
- Halloween Decor and Planning the Perfect Holiday Party
EXPERT ROUNDUP
- Ebola Virus (Correction)
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EXPERT ALERTS:
The Benefits of Cannabis
Michael Straumietis
Founder and Owner
Advanced Nutrients
"During my 33 years researching the agricultural, medicinal, nutritional, industrial, and social aspects of the cannabis plant, I've long recognized that cannabis is the most useful plant species ever known."
Straumietis can discuss the legalization and decriminalization of recreational and medical marijuana in the U.S. He is available as a pro-marijuana source who can discuss the benefits of cannabis. He can also discuss the importance of quality and regulated cannabis growth for the medical marijuana industry, with his expertise in hydroponics, plant nutrition and soil science. He will be in Los Angeles through the end of November.
Website: http://www.AdvancedNutrients.com
Media Contact: Elizabeth Maxim, [email protected]
Veterans Day Stories: Transition Challenges Faced by Post-9/11 Vets
Col. David Sutherland, US Army (ret.)
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Easter Seals Dixon Center
"Iraq and Afghanistan soldiers have spent the past 13 years at war at a great personal and professional cost – and their numbers are expected to surge by 26 percent by 2016. Yet as thousands of organizations reach out to them, these veterans are still not receiving the care and services they need to transition successfully. Community-based solutions resolve that challenge, and ensure that veterans and military families can succeed where they live – even as the wars recede from the minds of the American public and the needs of veterans and military families evolve."
Col. David Sutherland served in the U.S. Army for 29 years, commanded the U.S. combat brigade in Diyala Province, Iraq (2006-2007) and served as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2009-2012) with a focus on warrior and family support. He is available for interviews about the challenges veterans and military families face as they transition from deployments and war to permanence at home. Areas of expertise include employment, education and health/wellness, which runs the gamut from healthcare to transportation to caregiving.
Website: http://eastersealsdixoncenter.org
Media Contact: Marie Manning, [email protected]
Take Action Against Aging Now
George Sadowski, M.D.
Medical Advisor
Wellness and Hormone Centers of America
"During aging, our hormone levels decline, our ability to absorb nutrients is diminished and the ability of the body to heal itself is constrained. It is a formula for planned obsolescence unless you take action and start eating healthy, become more active and replace the hormones you have lost."
Sadowski is a physician with a thriving surgical practice with the Surgical Associates of North Florida in St. Augustine. He received his undergraduate education from the University of Rochester and his medical degree from the prestigious St. George University. He has shared his expertise with various hospitals around the country, including Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Flagler Hospital. In addition to a fellowship at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, he has received certifications from both the ACLS and the American Heart Association for his outstanding work in many areas of the medical profession.
Media Contact: Adrienne Mazzone, [email protected]
Hostess Tips for Holiday Entertaining
Meryl Santopietro
Founder
Simply Spotless NY
"Remember that your guests are giving up their valuable relaxation time to spend with you, so please treat them as VIPs. Show them, by the simple thoughtful touches, that you appreciate their visit. Use linen cocktail napkins -- please no paper, that's a bit tacky. Crate and Barrel has lots in great colors and they're inexpensive. Put colorful, designer paper towels in your powder room -- guest should not have to reuse someone else's hand towel when they pop in periodically to freshen up in the powder room. Add a bud vase with one beautiful flower to the powder room, it goes a long way in showing how much you care about your guest. Have interesting non-alcoholic drinks on hand -- sparkling water with fresh juices such a pomegranate, cucumber or watermelon are a delightful sophisticated option to wine and mixed drinks. Also, use stem glass ware -- it makes every drink so much more appealing. Flowers are a must, but a super option that is surprisingly cost effective would be orchids. Your local Home Depot or Lowe's carries a beautiful selection that is very inexpensive. The orchids from these retailers are far less costly than even the ones found at your local supermarket. If flowers aren't your thing, my other favorite option is using mounds of bright green sphagnum moss in multiple organic shaped containers. The color green is a great way to enliven a table setting. If I'm using this option, then I like to scatter votives around the organic containers. My favorite way to glam up your holiday place settings is to layer your dinner ware. Start by selecting a charger plate that piece adds instant elegance to any place setting. Then consider changing out the salad plate or the appetizer plate to a more unusual shape or accent color. Finish with a cloth napkin that coordinates with the main color of the place setting. And please remember to clean your house or apartment prior to guests arriving. Using scented candles is a great way to create that special ambiance while freshening the air."
Santopietro is an award-winning interior designer creating and redefining style throughout the country and across the pond to London. Her portfolio ranges from classical and traditional, to modern and contemporary. Her flexibility in styles enables her to satisfy a diverse, high profile range of clientele with the most discriminating tastes. Her educational background reflects her commitment to art – university fine arts major with advance studies in art history at the University of California at Berkeley with certificate work at Rhode Island School of Design and a membership in the American Society of Interior Designers. She has tips on decor, design and etiquette for holiday parties big and small (as they relate to how to do up your apartment, home or space).
Media Contact: Jose Martinez, [email protected]
Next Gen Mobile Apps Promote Mind/Body Fitness
Michael Mulvihill
CEO and President
ORCAS
"Most people have access to devices that monitor their steps, heart rate, sleep, and weight. We need to combine these with scientifically tested apps that address both mental and physical health, as they are often inter-related. The need is particularly acute when two conditions are present, e.g., depression and metabolic disorders, and each is known to exacerbate the other."
Scientifically tested health apps are few and far between, and scientifically tested apps that address both mental and physical health are virtually non-existent. ORCAS has changed that with MoodHacker and BlipHub. Both apps (or mobile interventions) have evidence-based intervention pathways to guide users toward better physical and mental health. The user experience is simple and meant for daily use – engaging and activating users to track their mood, biometrics, and daily habits, improving clinical outcomes such as depression symptoms or lowering blood pressure.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/orcas
Website: http://www.orcasinc.com
Media Contact: Charles Epstein, [email protected]
Halloween Decor and Planning the Perfect Holiday Party
Gary LaVasser
Academic Director in Set & Exhibit Design
The Art Institute of California – Hollywood
"There are many directions you can go with for a Halloween decoration theme. There are the standard display ghosts and goblins, and of course the colors of black and orange, but if you really want your holiday party to stand out then you'll have to go beyond the basic decorating and color scheme. From using vintage Halloween toys to DIY projects and pairing the colors with more rich earth tones, a little inspiration can go a long way in helping parents design the ultimate Halloween-themed party."
LaVasser, academic director in set and exhibit design at The Art Institute of California – Hollywood, can offer up tips for alternative, yet sophisticated Halloween decor. He has more than 30 years of experience in a variety of set design roles including work in the theme design industry as Vice-President of Merchandise and Retail design for Six Flags Theme Parks. His experience includes retail, restaurant, theme park, and event and exhibit design.
Media Contact: Ryan C. Smith, [email protected]
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EXPERT ROUNDUP: Ebola Virus
In last week's roundup of experts on Ebola, we attached incorrect media contact information for Dr. Jim Arbogast of GOJO Industries. We also omitted two experts, Dr. David Macinga and Dr. Cecilia Rokusek. Following is the corrected version of those three entries. (You can also find the updated version of the full roundup here: http://prn.to/1rgf87s)
Dr. Jim Arbogast, Ph.D.
Vice President, Hand Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements
GOJO Industries
"It has been reported that 80 percent of germs are transmitted by the hands, which makes hand hygiene a critical piece in stopping the spread of illness."
Arbogast created the Skin Care Science team at GOJO Industries, the inventors of Purell hand sanitizer. With more than 20 years of experience in consumer product development, the last 13 years have been focused on skincare. Dr. Arbogast has been directly involved with the formulation of hundreds of products, presented at major scientific conferences, and authored multiple articles and patents. He received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from UCLA. He is available to discuss preventive measures and the importance of proper hand hygiene, especially in the midst of these emerging diseases.
Media Contact: Jackie Kundla, [email protected]
Dr. David Macinga, Ph.D.
Research Fellow
GOJO Industries, Inc.
An adjunct research assistant professor at Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Dr. Macinga is a microbiologist with extensive pharmaceutical drug discovery and antimicrobial product development experience. His areas of expertise include antibiotic and biocide mechanisms of action and resistance, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and microbiological methods development. He has been with GOJO since 2003, developing new and innovative antimicrobial and antiviral skin hygiene products. He has been widely published since 1995 in the areas of antimicrobial resistance and hand hygiene, and recently led the development of a new ASTM standard test method for the clinical evaluation of hand sanitizer antimicrobial efficacy. He is available to discuss preventive measures and the importance of proper hand hygiene, especially in the midst of these emerging diseases.
Media Contact: Jackie Kundla, [email protected]
Cecilia Rokusek, Ed.D., M.S., R.D.
Assistant Dean for Education, Planning, and Research
Nova Southeastern University's College of Osteopathic Medicine
"Ebola is a major public health threat. It has always been one for Africa, especially central Africa, where it was first recognized in Sudan and the Congo. We, as public health professionals, have always discussed it, but we have not thought of it as a major virus that could impact the U.S. With global travel, which has become a standard way of life for so many people worldwide, this threat now becomes a very real issue for our global society. Ebola, in particular, is so dangerous because it can be transmitted not only from human to human but also from animal to human, and the effects are usually deadly. Like with all public health preparedness issues, we must always be knowledgeable about preparedness and personal precautions. This is something Americans often do not think about until the realities of public health dangers like Ebola are on their back steps. Precautions are simple: awareness and knowledge put into practice for everyone. This includes hand hygiene at all times, respiratory hygiene when around potential infected areas (includes mask wearing), and use of protective equipment when working with individuals infected with Ebola. It is also extremely important to have safe injections and, for drug users, never using an old needle. It is also important to have safe burials for individuals who had the virus. Americans generally do not have an immediate danger, but they must be prepared through good public health practice. We can no longer become complacent to any public health danger anywhere."
Dr. Rokusek is the program manager for NSU COM's Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (IDEP) and a professor in the college's disaster and emergency preparedness master of science degree program, which she helped establish. She is a national trainer in the area of personal and professional preparedness. She has worked with the National Association of Federally Qualified Community Health Programs in developing and presenting programs on Preparedness and Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP). She works closely with local, state, national, and international agencies to develop and distribute training programs and educational materials related to disaster and emergency preparedness for individuals, businesses, and communities. IDEP is a national center originally funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Under Dr. Rokusek's direction, the institute has become a leader in developing and implementing interdisciplinary all-hazards preparedness training and educational materials. She has spoken to a number of state and national medical groups on preparedness issues related to practice and post-disaster recovery.
Media Contact: Jeremy Katzman, [email protected]
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- BLOG PROFILES: PET BLOGS. As PR Newswire's media relations manager, Christine Cube comes across great blogs that cover a wide variety of topics and interests. Each week, she offers brief profiles of blogs you might not have heard of but that might offer writing opportunities. This week, she shares reviews of a few pet blogs: http://prn.to/1t8xL2Z
- FREELANCING, TIME MANAGEMENT AND THE SINGLE MOM. Freelancing means freedom, but it also means being responsible to your editors, your family and yourself with smart time management. Freelancer Heidi Russell lays out a typical day in her life and how she balances it all: http://prn.to/1CkFA57
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