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American Red Cross Encourages Healthy COVID-19 Survivors to Donate Plasma
The American Red Cross is encouraging all healthy survivors of COVID-19 to donate their plasma to help those battling the virus. Hospital convalescent plasma distributions have increased 250% since October, so it is critical that those who have recovered from COVID-19 donate plasma now to help patients in need. To be eligible to donate plasma, an individual must be in good health and have had a prior, verified diagnosis of COVID-19 but are now symptom free and at least 14 days from date of last symptom. They also must also meet all general blood donation requirements. Eligible convalescent plasma donors can give with the Red Cross every seven days for up to three months. All interested donors are strongly encouraged to give plasma as soon as possible; there is a major shortage for those battling the illness and prompt response could save lives. Reach out to your nearest Red Cross location for questions. Each day, the American Red Cross is active in the community, serving those in need. To learn more or inquire about donating plasma or blood, call (402) 343-7700 or visit redcross.org/local/Nebraska.
FAMILY, Inc. Marks Children’s Oral Health Month with Dental Awareness Activities
With the knowledge that an estimated 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dentalrelated illnesses and one in five U.S. children go without dental care, FAMILY, Inc. is using National Children’s Dental Health Month in February as a platform for spreading awareness about the importance of dental care for children of all ages. Although the pandemic has forced postponement of FAMILY, Inc.’s annual Give Kids A Smile Day, they have scheduled the first mobile dental screenings in Mills County, IA on February 16, and their Southwest Iowa’s Children’s Health Coalition is planning to host their 4th Annual Oral Health Champions recognition event virtually in late February.
FAMILY Inc.’s Children’s Oral Health Coalition was launched in 2015 to focus on increasing awareness that all children should see a dentist by the age of 1. In the six years since then, they have witnessed a distinct increase in dental practices that are willing to do examinations on children under 3 years old, as well as an upswing in networking about the topic in community groups, and more dental referrals of newborns to 3-year-old children from medical professionals. In 2021, the virtual event will be during the last week in February. The organization also is producing an educational video to send out to schools to help teach children and parents how important dental health is to overall health and remind them that it is safe to visit their dentist and crucial to maintain oral hygiene routines.
FAMILY, Inc. provides public-health and family-support services to women, children, and families in Pottawattamie and Mills counties. For more information, visit familyia.org or call (712) 256-9566.
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Ambius Hygiene Essentials Collection Serves Up Safety for Employees Returning to Work
If you’re a business owner preparing for employees to return to work, now is the time to consider using the Hygiene Essentials Collection from Ambius. For as little as $5 per day, you can provide two, no-touch hand-sanitizers, a four-state HEPA13 air purifier, and your choice of clean, fresh diffused scents to keep your business smelling inviting and soothing. Complete the experience with a selection of plants to create true barriers for social distancing and functional space designs. Part of their full-service Hygiene360 approach, Ambius can save you time and effort, ensuring that your hygiene program is done right the first time, your equipment is maintained, cleaned, and disinfected often, and consistent standards are maintained. The no-touch hand sanitizers provided come with safe, gentle, dyefree foam sanitizer, deliver up to 2,000 uses per cartridge, and kill 99% of germs, viruses, and harmful bacteria. The four-state HEPA13 and carbon filtration cleans the air four times per hour in areas of up to 700 square feet, removing up to 99.7% of harmful, airborne contaminants as small as 0.03 microns—including COVID-19 and other viral aerosols, dust, pollen, smoke, mold, bacteria, odors, and volatile organic compounds. Finally, the Ambius AQ270 nebulization system neutralizes odors and provides consistent, lasting, and uniform diffusion of scent. Choose from pink grapefruit, fresh clean, cucumber mint, mandarin zest, mint energy, or white tea fusion. For more information about Ambius or their Hygiene Essentials Collection, visit ambius.com or call (402) 999-4825.
Nebraska Safety Council Highlights COVID Vaccine Benefits for Safety at Work, Home
With an eye toward improving safety in the workplace and at home, the Nebraska Safety Council is highlighting the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Especially in the midst of the pandemic, implementing new protocols that affect daily operations is crucial. With new vaccines being developed and some already being administered, it is important for employers to begin planning for a more normal return-to-work protocol once most of the population has been vaccinated. While it is normal to have mixed emotions about the right choice for you, your household, and your workplace, now is the time to start discussing the benefits and risks of the vaccine with your primary health provider so you are ready to make an informed decision when the time comes. The Nebraska Safety Council reports that current research indicates the following benefits of the vaccine:
• The vaccine will help keep you from getting COVID-19 and also may protect people around you. • The vaccine is a safer way to help build protection. • The vaccine will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic. • More information to help you make an informed decision about the vaccine is available at Cdc.gov/covid19. The mission of the Nebraska Safety Council is to provide education and leadership to empower Nebraskans to live safe and healthy. For more information or to become a member, visit nesafetycouncil.org, call (402) 483-2511, or email nesc@nesafetycouncil.org.
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Allure Health & Med Spa Offers Free Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Consultations
Allure Health & Med Spa, located off of 144th and West Center Road, is offering free bio-identical hormone replacement therapy consultations. Allure's expert hormone providers are the best in Omaha. If you're past the age of 30, it's likely your hormones are out of balance. This leads to insomnia, poor chronic low energy, hot flashes and night sweats, mood swings, anxiety and depression, poor concentration, migraines and headaches, low sex drive, vaginal dryness, weight changes, muscle and joint pain, dry skin brittle/thinning hair, among others. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy uses plant-based hormones as part of a custom treatment plan to manage symptoms associated with hormone imbalance common during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Low testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone are common and lead to life altering symptoms and health decline. Replacing lost hormones is essential to good health and preventing disease! In addition to bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, Allure Health & Med Spa also offers aesthetic services, injectables, laser treatments, and microblading and cosmetic micropigmentation. Discover the Allure difference and see the difference in you by visiting allurehealthmed.com to book an appointment or call (402) 881-3638.
Rockbrook Village is excited to announce the addition of Neurotherapy Center of Nebraska, a brain performance center. Owner Erica Kube holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience and Biology. She is Board Certified in Neurofeedback through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). Erica has over 10 years of experience in qEEG, neurofeedback and biofeedback and is a Certified Professional Counselor and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. Neurotherapy Center of Nebraska’s methodology is based on the latest research in neuroscience and the brain’s ability to adapt, change and renew itself. Neurotherapy is a medication free approach to mental and physical health which addresses dysregulation in the brain. Erica explains, “It begins with brain mapping which identifies the areas of your brain that are working well and those that could be functioning more effectively. Neurotherapy trains your brain for peak performance through cutting edge therapies that are safe and scientifically supported.”
Neurotherapy Center of Nebraska is located at 10909 Prairie Brook Rd. and is open for business Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Erica at (402) 933-2916 or visit their website at neurotherapynebraska.com. Rockbrook Village is Omaha’s premier shopping center for homegrown finds. More than 50 specialty shops, restaurants, and service businesses await you. All of them share the shopping center’s lifelong commitment to serving the community. So, whether you are shopping for locally made goods, places to eat at, or requiring neighborhood services, there is nowhere else to be but here! Learn more at rockbrookvillage.com.
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Nebraska Methodist College Sees Overwhelming Turnout for Free CNA Training
In December, it was announced that Nebraska Methodist College committed to offering free CNA training for 100 people wishing to become nursing assistants and aid the community amid the rise in COVID-19 cases. CNA workers will help the healthcare system cope with the recent influx of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The opportunity was offered to Midland University students in hopes of bringing more CNAs to Fremont, as well.
The program has seen an overwhelming response from students wishing to make a difference in the lives of others. It was originally open to 100 students, but because of the tremendous interest, the opportunity was expanded to seat 150 students. All free courses were filled quickly. All free training courses began in November and December, with approximately 50 students completing training each month, December through February.
The program will lead to potential employment within the Nebraska Methodist Health System. Students will gain experience and kickstart their careers in healthcare. For more information on getting your career in healthcare started, visit www.methodistcollege.edu.
Boys Town National Research Hospital Receives $2.6M from Ryan Foundation
Boys Town has received $2.6 million in donations from the Ryan Foundation towards their National Research Hospital in Omaha. Boys Town National Research Hospital will use the donations to further their health care research and continue their internationally-recognized clinical programs focusing on childhood deafness, developmental language disorders, and related communication disorders. The donation is part of $4 million in aid the Ryan Foundation sent to several Omaha nonprofits and individuals in the community who have been impacted by COVID-19. The nonprofits chosen were of special importance to Dr. Wayne and Eileen Ryan—the late founders of Ryan Foundation; Boys Town was a place of worship for the Ryans and supported its efforts to expand into health care and research. “The generous support from the Ryan Foundation has allowed Boys Town National Research Hospital to expand the impact of our research program into an exciting new area of research that fits with our organizational mission,” Director of Research at Boys Town Ryan McCreery said. “With these funds, Boys Town scientists will be able to develop new genetic tools to help identify and treat conditions that our physicians and scientists encounter every day.” Other Omaha organizations that received donations from the Ryan Foundation are: the New Cassel Foundation, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Spirit Catholic Radio Network, and the Children’s Respite Care Center. The Ryan Foundation has also donated to various organizations in other states that support health, research, and community well-being. Boys Town is eager to use these funds from the Ryan Foundation to provide care for at-risk children for years to come. Boys Town believes that every child deserves a future, and to fulfill that dream provides compassionate, high-quality care to at-risk children, focusing on the love, support, and education they need to thrive. Boys Town National Research Hospital offers a broad range of hospital and clinical services, backed by 40 years of research, to provide the most innovative care to their patients. Learn more at boystown.org or on Facebook (@BoysTownMission).
