Fertilizer Canada and the Paramedic Association of Canada sign a Memorandum of Cooperation
OTTAWA, Nov. 29, 2018 /CNW/ - In 2008, Fertilizer Canada under the direction of the Fertilizer Safety and Security Council produced a comprehensive first responder communications and training package, which was distributed to some 4,500 firefighters across Canada, through a partnership with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. The program aimed to inform frontline responders about the importance of recognizing anhydrous ammonia and the action required to protect themselves and the community in the event of a spill.
Today, building on the success of the Safety and Security Council's training package, Fertilizer Canada and the Paramedic Association of Canada have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC), agreeing to work together to update the training program to provide all emergency responders with the information and training they need to safely deal with an anhydrous ammonia incident.
"The safety and security of Canada's First Responders is a priority for Fertilizer Canada, and we want to ensure that when our products are handled, First Responders have the required training to deal with any situation involving ammonia", said Garth Whyte, President and CEO of Fertilizer Canada. "Working with First Responders from across the country to implement and learn these safety techniques will allow First Responders to continue keeping Canadians safe."
Now that the MOC has been signed, a Steering Committee will be established, consisting of members from the First Responder community, to review training materials and provide comments to ensure the materials accurately represent the role and actions of First Responders during an anhydrous ammonia incident.
"Canada's Paramedics play a critical role in protecting the safety of the public, communities, and the environment every day", said Chris Hood, President of the Paramedic Association of Canada. "By collaborating with the Canadian Fertilizer industry we are ensuring that our men and women who arrive on the scene everyday have the information and necessary training they require to safely deal with anhydrous ammonia."
The updated course will teach first responders how to identify anhydrous ammonia's basic properties, how to respond to an incident, perform first aid in the event of exposure to anhydrous ammonia and establish emergency plans.
"Protection for first responders is critically important - we need to take care of those who take care of us," said Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North-Burlington. "First responders put themselves in danger when responding to emergency calls every day. We must ensure they have the training and education required to deal with any situation they may face on scene to ensure their own safety and the safety of the community."
"Today's partnership announcement is a proactive initiative by the fertilizer and first responder industries to ensure that this training program incorporates the latest information and best practices."
Fertilizer Canada and the Paramedics Association of Canada look forward to working together as they develop and distribute the Anhydrous Ammonia Training for First Responders to ensure that all first responders have access to the important information that is critical for the safe response to an incident.
Fertilizer Canada represents manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur fertilizers. The fertilizer industry plays an essential role in Canada's economy, contributing $23 billion in economic activity annually and over 76,000 jobs. The association is committed to supporting the fertilizer industry with innovative research and programming while advocating sustainability, stewardship, safety and security through standards and Codes of Practice. Please visit fertilizercanada.ca.
UNITED WAY AND PEACE COLLECTIVE PARTNER ON
UNIGNORABLE COLLECTION
TORONTO – Today, United Way and Peace Collective launched their Unignorable capsule collection – a series of products that people can wear and use to raise awareness about the Unignorable social issues impacting local communities. Canadians are encouraged to visit
showyourlocallove.ca to learn more and to purchase the Unignorable capsule collection. If you love where you live, you can show that local love through the collection and by donating to your local United Way to help them tackle the issues in communities across Canada.
The collection represents a powerful message and it includes a t-shirt, phone case and lunch bag:
- Phone Case (compatible with S8 android, iPhone 7, iPhone 10): As the gateway to today’s communication, smartphones have become a social necessity. They can also remind people of their lack of social connections and this loneliness can be dangerous. Physical, mental, and language barriers make people feel isolated, depressed and stuck in their own surroundings. Help raise awareness of the issue of social isolation to strengthen United Way’s support of more than 2,800 programs and services that unite communities and provide the sense of belonging that everyone deserves.
- Lunch Bag: Kids should be hungry to learn, not hungry for food. One in six children live in a household that struggles to put food on the table. Help raise awareness of the issue and strengthen United Way’s support of services that alleviate the effects of hunger for one-million Canadians every year.
This capsule collection is the latest installment in United Way’s Unignorable campaign – the charity’s largest integrated public awareness campaign to date. The campaign is based on the fact that problems can’t be solved if people don’t know they exist. In our busy world, important local social issues can often go unnoticed. United Way wants to change that, so they partnered with the Pantone Color Institute™ to create Unignorable – a brand new colour developed specifically to highlight important local issues and bring attention to the millions of Canadians impacted by them.
“Across Canada, people join the United Way movement to make their communities better for everyone,” said United Way Greater Toronto President and CEO, Daniele Zanotti. “The partnership with Peace Collective will continue to help us drive awareness. Canadians can show their local love and let people know that local issues can no longer be ignored.”
“We are honoured to work alongside United Way on the Unignorable collection,” said Roman Hessary, Head of Growth, Peace Collective. “It was a natural fit – as a proudly Canadian brand – Peace Collective strives to support our local communities in any way we can, helping to provide the resources necessary to do so.”
Website: showyourlocallove.ca
Hashtag: #Unignorable
About the United Way Unignorable Campaign
United Way in Canada and the Pantone® Colour Institute have joined forces in a national campaign to help make local issues unignorable. With a shared goal of raising awareness of local issues that are often ignored, the organizations have come together to help motivate individuals to support their local communities. The Unignorable campaign, in tandem with the United Way’s ongoing Local Love campaign, aims to encourage people to act and address core issues affecting their local communities.
The colour created by Pantone®, aptly named Unignorable, is a friendly and engaging orange coral whose animated luminosity positively glows. Spirited yet sociable, the viewer is boldly drawn in to notice Unignorable, and is encouraged to connect with their communities, sharing their love locally.
The Unignorable campaign launched on September 29, 2018, making its public début at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche. The immersive, thought-provoking installation was one of the most successful in the festival's history, and the most visited attraction of the 2018 event.
The multi-media, fully integrated Unignorable campaign, now seen all over the country, includes images designed by award-winning international illustrator Malika Favre. Drawing on a long tradition of art for social change, Favre’s customized designs have captivated onlookers with the Unignorable colour at the forefront and address issues that affect Canadians including poverty, youth unemployment, social isolation, domestic violence, hunger, mental health, education inequality, and homelessness.
In addition to their passion and commitment to the mission of United Way, each of the following partners on the campaign brought considerable pro-bono resources and bonusing. Credit for the concept for Unignorable and the Pantone and Malika Favre partnerships go to TAXI. The TV spot was directed by Benjamin Nicholas of 4Zero1, the colour creation documentary was directed and music designed by Lossless Creative. Public relations, including the Nuit Blanche and Peace Collective partnership, was executed by Rock-it Promotions.
About Peace Collective: The Peace Collective was born after founder Yanal wore his first Toronto vs. Everybody t-shirt to a Raptors game back in 2014. Since then, Peace Collective has become a go-to destination, allowing individuals to celebrate and express their authentic selves. Proudly Canadian, they focus their efforts on empowering everyone to chase their passion by providing support and resources necessary to do so.
About United Way: Since 1919, the United Way Centraide (UWC) Movement has been dedicated to creating opportunities for a better life for all Canadians. The United Way Centraide Movement is a federated network of United Way and Centraide offices serving more than 5,000 communities across Canada. Each United Way and Centraide is registered as a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer-led, local board of directors. Together, we are the United Way Centraide Movement working to create sustainable solutions to the social issues faced by local communities across Canada.
Unique collaboration to improve the safety of obstetrical and perinatal care in Canada
HIROC, SOGC, and CMPA join forces as partners in Salus Global
OTTAWA, Nov. 29, 2018 /CNW/ - The Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC), the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), and the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) are proud to announce a new collaboration to improve the safety of obstetrical and perinatal care in Canada. As part of this collaboration, HIROC, SOGC, and the CMPA will share equal ownership of Salus Global, a world leader in obstetrical and perinatal safety programs.
Salus Global helps healthcare organizations and interdisciplinary teams improve teamwork and communication to achieve better clinical, operational, and economic outcomes. Its flagship MOREOB program has been delivered in over 300 North American hospitals and has been proven to enhance the safety of care and reduce adverse events.
This new partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to advance the safety of obstetrical and perinatal care in Canada, and will provide healthcare teams with greater awareness and encourage greater access to the MOREOB program.
"We are thrilled to build on years of collaborative efforts to improve the safety of care in Canada and join forces with HIROC and SOGC as a partner in Salus Global," says Dr. Hartley Stern, Executive Director and CEO of the CMPA. "As Canada's largest physician organization with over 100,000 members, the introduction of the CMPA will strengthen the reach of the partnership and enable the MOREOB program to have an even greater impact on interprofessional hospital teams across the country."
"Individually, we have years of data, experience, and insight in obstetrical and perinatal care," says HIROC CEO, Catherine Gaulton. "Combined, this information gives us a deep understanding of the issues contributing to adverse events and negative outcomes, and the strategies proven to reduce these events."
"Together, we are greater than the sum of our parts," says Dr. Jennifer Blake, CEO of SOGC. "Ultimately, our collaboration will help improve the safety of care for mothers and newborns across the country."
Salus Global President and CEO, Malcolm Eade adds, "The CMPA's investment in our organization further validates the value, impact, and importance of the MOREOB program on our healthcare facilities and professionals, and their patients. We look forward to collaborating with our partners to improve life."
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
The CMPA delivers efficient, high-quality physician-to-physician advice and assistance in medical-legal matters, including the provision of appropriate compensation to patients injured by negligent medical care. Our evidence-based products and services enhance the safety of medical care, reducing unnecessary harm and costs. As Canada's largest physician organization and with the support of our 100,000 physician members, the CMPA collaborates, advocates and effects positive change on important healthcare and medical-legal issues. The Association is governed by an elected council of physicians. For more information, please visit www.cmpa-acpm.ca.
Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC)
HIROC is a trusted healthcare safety advisor and is committed to offering a full spectrum of insurance products and support throughout a claim. Combined with sage counsel and risk management solutions, HIROC works with its partners to increase safety.
Since its inception in 1987, the not-for-profit has returned over $200 million to the healthcare system. HIROC's 30-plus years of data is combined with their extensive experience to advise and help manage risk and increase healthcare safety. For more information, please visit www.HIROC.com.
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
The SOGC is one of Canada's oldest national specialty organizations. Established in 1944, the Society's mission is to promote excellence in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology and to advance the health of women through leadership, advocacy, collaboration and education. The SOGC represents obstetricians/gynaecologists, family physicians, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals working in the field of sexual reproductive health. For more information, please visit www.sogc.org.
Salus Global Corporation
For more than 11 years, Salus Global Corporation has been recognized as the world leader in helping healthcare organizations achieve better clinical, economic, and operational outcomes. A specialty consulting and implementation firm, we help healthcare organizations improve performance and quality outcomes through increased interprofessional collaboration.
For more information, please visit www.salusglobal.com.
SOURCE Canadian Medical Protective Association
L’Oréal Men Expert, along with spokesperson
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience for two Game of Thrones fans
TORONTO, ON – Winter is coming and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. L’Oréal Men Expert teams up with spokesperson and Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to increase awareness and support for the Movember Foundation and for the chance to be Coster-Waldau’s VIP guest at the final Game of Thrones premiere.
L’Oréal Men Expert spokesperson and star of HBO’s Game of Thrones, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Photo credit: L'Oréal Paris
Until December 6, 2018, fans are encouraged to donate to Movember through the Omaze contest page. The larger the donation, the higher the probability of winning a variety of prizes including exclusive Game of Thrones merchandise or a $1,000 cash prize. Every donation made through this initiative will go directly to the Movember Foundation.
The grand prize winner and a guest will win the ultimate GOT experience: airfare to a European destination, accommodations at a four-star hotel and the opportunity to be escorted to the red carpet premiere of the highly-anticipated, very last Game of Thrones season with none other than Jaime Lannister of House Lannister (Coster-Waldau’s character on the hit show).
To learn more about the contest and various prizes, visit omaze.com.
L’Oréal Men Expert is dedicated to never settling for anything less than expert care. With this mission in mind, the partnership with Movember provides a platform for two dominant organizations to inspire men to engage in conversation and raise funds to help make a difference in men’s health.
To learn more about L’Oréal Men Expert, visit lorealparis.ca.
About L’Oréal Men Expert
The expert in grooming solutions formulated for men. Featuring products with advanced technology powered by raw ingredients specifically tailored for the modern man. Being a man is not always easy, but a man’s grooming routine should be. When it comes to staying clean, fresh, hydrated, youthful and stylish – Men Expert is the ultimate destination.
Twitter: @lorealparisCAN
Facebook: @lorealmenexpert
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Website: www.lorealparis.ca
About the Movember Foundation
The Movember Foundation is the leading charity dedicated to changing the face of men’s health around the world. With a singular goal to stop men dying too young, the Foundation supports the following causes: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Since 2003, the support of more than 5 million participants has funded over 1,200 innovative projects across more than 20 countries. To donate or learn more, please visit Movember.com.
SKINCARE 911:
WHAT TO DO WHEN A SKINCARE DISASTER ERUPTS BEFORE A HOLIDAY PARTY
www.drmanishshah.com
It's something every woman fears: Waking up on the day before or day of a big holiday party with an unsightly skincare emergency. How many women have cancelled an invitation because a cold sore erupted? How about cystic acne on your chin that appears New Year’s Eve? While neither of these are "life threatening" conditions, for a woman, they might as well be. There are solutions. Dr. Manish Shah is a Denver Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. As a father to girls, he can relate to these skincare 911s and shares his expertise on what can be done to mitigate various conditions.
Problem: Cold Sore
Solution: Dr. Shah offers cortisone injections to patients who want to look better faster. "Very diluted cortisone into the cold sore, this can bring the inflammation down quite rapidly," he says. If you are afraid of needles, call your doctor and ask him/her to call in a prescription for Valtrex, Famvir, or Acylovir, Dr. Shah says. You can pick up Abreva, an over-the-counter medication. If you can't make it to the pharmacy, you can try some old-fashioned remedies: Visine will help take the red out. You can also use a cold compress and Tylenol or ibuprofen.
Problem: Allergic Reaction
Solution: The first thing you need to do is stop eating or using whatever is causing the allergic reaction. If the reaction happens a few days before an occasion, Dr. Shah recommends using hydrocortisone cream twice a day and taking Allegra, Claritin or Zyrtec which are longer acting and less sedating than Benadryl. Try a whole-milk compress for 10 minutes twice a day. For allergic reactions, use the hydrocortisone cream and then cover up redness by canceling it out entirely. The opposite of red is green, so apply green tinted concealer on the red area. The combination will create a flesh-toned hue. A good quality tinted moisturizer naturally has green/yellow undertones and also provides moisture to dry skin. "If this type of reaction is something you have never experienced before, go immediately to your dermatologist," says Dr. Shah.
Problem: Cystic Acne Breakout
There are some people who use a lancet or small knife to cut into a cyst and fish out the clogged part of the pore. "Cutting open a cyst is extremely risky. You not only run the risk of getting an infection, but you also run the risk of scarring, as in a permanent skin indentation or protrusion," says Dr. Shah. And what if you cut open a cyst but can't squeeze out the root clog? You don't know where the root is or how deep it resides inside your skin. You can't even be 100% confident that you will be able to completely remove the hardened plug of the cyst. If any remnants of the clog remain, the cyst is likely to get re-inflamed and come back even worse. It's also not exactly good to cut open skin and dig around and squeeze the wound. Doing so will only make a bloody mess, increase the chance of skin scarring, and prolong the time it takes the cyst to heal.
Solution: Here's a secret that many a supermodel or actress use: Steroid shot. Dr. Shah explains that, "when we discuss treating acne with cortisone or "steroid" shots, we are referring to the process of gently placing a very dilute quantity of a "glucocorticoid" steroid into the cyst. Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid molecules that are naturally produced by our bodies and have numerous functions including the regulation of human metabolism, immunity, and inflammation. They have very potent anti-inflammatory effects, so they are often used to treat inflammatory diseases in medicine. They can be formulated as creams to treat skin rashes or as pills to treat systemic disease. They can also be injected directly into local areas of inflammation such as in arthritic joints and inflamed acne cysts. Within one or two days of injection into a cyst, the steroid will shrink the inflammation producing relief of pain and almost immediate cosmetic improvement."
Problem: Puffy Eyes
Solution: The key to reducing the puffiness of puffy eyes is having something cool applied to them. "A cool compress or cooled cucumber slices applied for 5 to 10 minutes can constrict blood and lymph vessels," says Dr. Shah. You can also use cool tea bags, which contain tannins that will help reduce swelling. And since puffy eyes can be caused by a high salt diet or alcohol, try to cut out both before an important occasion.
Problem: Sunburn
Solution: Take a cool bath or shower. Set the water to a cool temperature that's just below lukewarm and relax for 10 to 20 minutes. The temperature will ease the pain, and the water will stop your skin from becoming as irritated. Repeat as often as you need to. Avoid using soap, bath oils, or other detergents as you bathe - they'll irritate your skin and possibly make it even worse. If you have blisters forming on your skin, take a bath instead of showering. The pressure from the shower might pop your blisters. When you get out, don't rub your skin dry with a towel. Instead, let yourself air dry, or pat the towel over your skin in small, gentle movements. Apply cold compresses to your skin. If you're not in a situation where you can bathe, or you'd just prefer not to, you can instead apply cold, wet compresses to your skin. Dampen a washcloth or other piece of fabric with cold water and lay it over the affected area for 20 to 30 minutes. Re-wet it as often as you need to. Apply aloe vera to burned skin. Using the pads of your fingers, gently apply the aloe to your sunburn. Don't "rub it in" all the way, like you might with a regular lotion. Leave it a bit goopy and moist on top of the burn - this helps prevent the skin from drying out and becoming more irritated. Reapply as often as necessary. Treat inflammation with cortisone cream (optional). Cortisone creams contain a small dose of steroids that can work to reduce inflammation to your sunburn.
Problem: Too much filler
The Solution: Dr. Shah suggests doing fillers no sooner than 1 month before a big event to allow time for healing and touch ups. One of the reasons Dr. Shah leans toward hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane is because they are easily reversed with Hyaluronidase. This product dissolves and degrades the Restylane, Juvederm or Perlane so as to reverse the results of the initial injection. It's a great insurance policy when choosing a practitioner. Make sure yours has it at his/her disposal. Most patients find the immediate results of soft tissue filler treatments very satisfying. If an undesirable result occurs, your treatment provider should be able to discuss and carry out all of the treatment options. Removing the effects of a "filler" treatment can be difficult. This is why any filler treatment needs to be done carefully, conservatively and only by very experienced and Board -Certified Specialists. Hyaluronic Acid based dermal fillers have the additional benefit of being partially or completely reversed with time or with the injection of a commercially available enzyme known as Hyaluronidase.
About Dr. Manish Shah
Plastic Surgeon Colorado | Dr. Manish Shah, M.D. | Denver
Manish Shah, M.D., F.A.C.S. was born in Canada and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. He graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a degree in biomedical engineering. He then completed his medical training at the University of Virginia, earning his Medical Doctorate. During this time he also completed a one-year fellowship in microsurgery research at the New York University School of Medicine / Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. As a prelude to his plastic surgery training, Dr. Shah completed a rigorous five-year training program in General and Trauma Surgery at Emory University and the Medical College of Georgia. His formal training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was completed at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Medicine – Chattanooga Unit. After completing his plastic surgery training, he moved to New York City when he was selected for the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He underwent extensive, advanced training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body at the hands of some of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in the world. This fellowship is widely considered to be the best of its kind in the world. Dr. Shah is one of only a select few plastic surgeons in the country who have undergone formal post-graduate training in aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Shah’s specialties include revision facial aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty (“nose reshaping”), and aesthetic surgery of the breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction). He is, however, well-trained in all areas of aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Shah’s aim is to obtain a natural appearing transformation that complements the real you!
Dr. Shah is a past Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center based at Denver Health Medical Center, the Rocky Mountain region’s only academic Level I trauma center. He is a past Chief of Plastic Surgery at Denver Health Medical Center. He also maintains a private practice in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery on the Dry Creek Medical Center campus (DTC/Denver) and up in the Aspen Valley (Basalt – in the office of MDAesthetics – Tim Kruse, M.D.).
Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Shah is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Searchlight Pharma Announces Deal That Adds Divigel® To Its Canadian Portfolio
- Searchlight Pharma expands its women's health portfolio by assuming Canadian distribution and promotional activites for Divigel® effective December 7th, 2018
- Divigel® is a prescription transdermal estrogen product approved and available in Canada that competes in the $17.4 million estrogen gel market in Canada
- Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC which holds the United States commercial rights has successfully driven Divigel® to be the #1 prescribed estrogen gel
MONTREAL, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Searchlight Pharma Inc. ("Searchlight") is pleased to announce the closing of a transaction whereby Searchlight will take over the Canadian commercial rights to Divigel®. As a result of the transaction, Searchlight will transition and assume distribution and promotional activities in Canada effective December 7th, 2018. Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC ("Vertical") who has the market rights in the United States, will work closely with Searchlight to share its market leadership insights as Searchlight prepares to relaunch the brand in Canada. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Divigel® (estradiol gel) 0.1% is a prescription, estrogen gel indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, that is applied once daily to a small area of the upper thigh. The product is supplied in a tiny, single-use sachet pack and is available in three doses of 0.1% estradiol: 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 g/day, thereby offering convenient and flexible dosing. According to IQVIA CDH data, the Canadian market for prescription hormonal menopause treatments in Canada was valued at $118 million in 2017, and the estrogen gel market alone totaled $17.4 million.1 In the United States, Divigel® is the #1 prescribed estrogen gel.2
"We are pleased to conclude our fourth business development transaction in 2018, and to add an already-approved and marketed product that complements our existing range of products in women's health, including Estragyn™ Vaginal Cream, Mona Lisa® IUDs, OesclimTDS®., Zestica Moisture™ and AmnioSense®blue," said Mark Nawacki, President and CEO of Searchlight." With Divigel® we expand our ability to offer an even wider range of therapeutic solutions that address women's needs in managing menopause, and deepen our commitment to becoming the Canadian leader in women's health. We are also excited to learn from our partners at Vertical, who have demonstrated impressive commercial traction in making Divigel® the #1 prescribed estrogen gel in the US, as we immediately begin preparations to relaunch the brand in Q1 2019."
About Divigel®
Divigel® (estradiol gel) 0.1%, at doses of 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 g/day, is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause3. Each gram of Divigel® contains 1 mg of estradiol. According to the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 95% of women experience menopause after the age of 45.4 Divigel® is an estrogen gel available by prescription that has been proven to reduce both the frequency and severity of hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Full details regarding the product's clinical and safety evidence can be reviewed in the product monograph that is available online on the Health Canada Drug Product Database.3
About Searchlight Pharma
Searchlight Pharma Inc., headquartered in Montreal, aspires to become a leading Canadian-based specialty healthcare company through best-in class execution of the search, acquisition, commercialization, and focused development of innovative and unique specialty healthcare products that improve life-long human health and wellness. With a core focus on women's health, urogynecology and urology, our team is committed to improving people's lives by bringing the right products to market. Follow us, learn more about what we do, and get to know our product portfolio at www.searchlightpharma.com.
1 According to IQVIA CDH data for the year ended Dec 31st, 2017
2 http://divigel.com/
3 https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00023810.PDF
4 https://www.menopauseandu.ca/what-is-menopause/
SOURCE Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Home for the Holidays - How Evolving Dietary Preferences are Changing the Traditional Holiday Meal
TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - Holiday hosts planning this year's festivities may want to take into account the latest research from Dalhousie University. Canadians are changing their perspectives on meat consumption, with 6.4 million already restricting or eliminating meat from their diets. While the millennial and Gen Y demographic make up 63% of those who are Vegan, 42% of Flexitarians - flexible vegetarians, with some meat consumption – are Baby Boomers. Reasons cited for the dietary shift include added health benefits of vegetarianism, environmental concerns, meat prices and animal activism.
While the festive turkey and ham may still be on the menu, ensuring all guests get up from the dinner table satisfied has home chefs exploring new options. Sweet Potato Chronicles' cookbook authors and bloggers Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh, who focus on "the never-ending story of the well – fed family" have created quick and easy vegetarian options that will appeal to all dinner guests. Marsh and Keogh are conscious of what they are feeding their families but have a realistic approach in juggling busy schedules with healthy meal planning. "There are so many excellent meatless, plant-based options available that whipping up a totally vegetarian menu is easy, delicious and healthy", says Keogh. The duo have developed a vegetarian holiday menu that includes everything from hors d 'oeuvres to main dishes.
"Our cucumber hors d'oeuvres topped with ricotta cheese and Yves Veggie Bacon take literally less than 15 minutes to make", says Marsh. For the main course, consider putting a unique spin on a classic. "Who doesn't love lasagna?" adds Keogh. "We created a sweet potato lasagna that swaps out noodles for sweet potatoes and incorporates Yves Italian Ground Round. These subtle changes to a well-loved dish make it a healthier option, while still satisfying that comfort food craving." Other recipes include veggie Italian sausage and fennel prepared in a sheet pan, Yorkshire pudding bites prepared with veggie ground round, mushrooms and horseradish and zucchini enchiladas. If the crew is craving the next day left over traditional turkey sandwich, the grilled veggie turkey slice, camembert with cranberry sandwich will fit the bill.
"Another added benefit of a vegetarian holiday meal is that the prep time is considerably shorter," says Keogh. "You can spend time with friends and family without spending six hours in the kitchen stressing that the turkey is under cooked or over cooked."
The tilt in eating patterns has staying power with several governments around the world adjusting their food guides. The new Canadian Food Guide encourages an increase in plant-based alternatives. "The explosion of plant-based options at groceries stores and restaurants make it a lot more accessible to live a meatless or reduced meat consumption lifestyle. Yves Veggie Cuisine® is at the forefront of this movement," says Sandro D'Ascanio, Vice President, Marketing and R&D of Yves Veggie Cuisine®.
Yves Veggie Cuisine® products:
- Do not have artificial colours or flavours
- Do not have artificial preservatives
- Do not contains trans fat
- Many have a good source of protein
- Are Non GMO project verified
ABOUT Yves Veggie Cuisine
Yves Veggie Cuisine® is Canada's #1 brand of delicious plant-based protein options. For over 20 years, Yves Veggie Cuisine® has always been committed to creating delicious products that meet the needs of the health-conscious consumer. With over 40 types of plant-based products, Yves Veggie Cuisine® provides nutritious options that can replace ground beef, hamburgers, hot dogs, deli slices and other favourites foods because they do not contain meat and are packed with veggies and nutritious grains. Yves Veggie Cuisine® products do not have artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or trans-fat. They are proudly non-GMO project verified and strive to achieve ultimate customer satisfaction, producing high quality products in an environmentally friendly way.
Images and recipes of Ceri and Laura's creations are available for download on the OverCat Media Hub at http://overcat.com/media-hub/. To request a password for The Media Hub please email cb@overcat.com. Ceri and Laura are available for interviews and cooking demonstrations, please e-mail Gillian DiCesare, gd@overcat.com or Chelsea Brooks, cb@overcat.com for assistance.
SOURCE Yves Veggie Cuisine
NBA player Lauri Markkanen gives up eating red meat to lower his personal carbon footprint
The individual’s role in combating climate change is becoming a prevalent topic, following the release of the IPCC report this autumn. Leading by example, NBA star Lauri Markkanen is taking a stance by changing his daily eating habits. As his first action to combat climate change on a personal level, the Chicago Bulls player has given up eating red meat.
“As my first action for #DontChoke, I pledge to stop consuming red meat as a concrete step towards minimizing my personal carbon footprint. Every move counts, play your part”, Markkanen declares on social media.
Following his #DontChoke collaboration with renewable energy company Neste, the decision is an exemplary step in doing his part in the fight against global warming.
Markkanen explains, that having recently become a father has made the well-being of the environment even more significant to him. Markkanen encourages his fans to follow in his footsteps to ensure a better environment for generations to come. “I want to do everything in my power so that my child will grow up in a clean environment, like I did. This is a call to all my fans to do their share”, Markkanen explains.
The #DontChoke campaign is a call to action for individuals to do their share in battling climate change. The NBA player kicked off the campaign by shooting hoops with a basketball covered with a hand painted visualization of this year’s heat map. Throughout the on-going campaign, Markkanen will consider the elements of his own lifestyle and opt for more sustainable alternatives. Leading by example, the NBA player hopes to encourage others to make their own climate pledge.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Can Prevent Dementia
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 27, 2018 ― Dr. Timothy R. Jennings speaks expertly on a subject that concerns over 5.5 million people across the nation: how to prevent dementia and keep our mind sharp as we age. A psychiatrist and international speaker, Jennings introduces his new book, recently rated #1 by Amazon in books on dementia, The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind.
Dr. Jennings prescribes simple, everyday actions we can take to stave off disease, promote vitality, and prevent dementia and late-onset Alzheimer's. "The choices we make now can help us to keep our minds sharp and maintain our independence as we age,” says Jennings.
An easy-to-use guide to maintaining brain and body health throughout life, The Aging Brain is based on solid, up-to-date scientific research, and the interventions discussed can prevent progression toward dementia, even in those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. The recommendations also may help reduce disability and depression.
"This book isn't just for people hoping to slow the aging process,” says Jennings. "It's also for anyone who is a caregiver to someone at risk of or already beginning to suffer from dementia. It offers a hopeful, healthy way forward.”
Jennings, who maintains a private practice in Chattanooga, TN, has authored several books, including The God-Shaped Brain and The God-Shaped Heart. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Fellow of the Southern Psychiatric Association, and is president and founder of Come and Reason Ministries.
For more information about Dr. Jennings, please visit the website: https://www.agingbrainbook.com.
To connect with Dr. Jennings, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/DrTimJennings/ and https://twitter.com/timjenningsmd.
The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind
Baker Books
Released: June 2018
ISBN-10: 080107522X
ISBN-13: 978-0801075223
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Reviews for The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind:
Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Communication Pathologist and Author: "Great advice and excellent science on aging! It's well worth following and applying these principles so as to age the way we are supposed to.”
Rodney A. Poling, MD, DFAPA, medical director, Behavioral Healthcare Center, Columbia TN., and board-certified geriatric psychiatrist: "A well-researched and commonsense book aimed at helping one understand the complexities of dementia, while offering recommendations for maintaining healthy brain function into our later years.”
Michael Lyles, psychiatrist, author, and speaker: "Dr. Jennings clearly describes how to practically manage the medical and lifestyle variables that can positively impact brain health and the process of aging. Age is a number, but getting old is a lifestyle.”
Sunniva Announces Acquisition of California Distribution Company to allow for STATE-WIDE Dissemination of Sunniva branded Cannabis products
- LTYR Logistics, LLC to become Sunniva’s logistics and technology distribution platform to drive sales from Sunniva’s large-scale cannabis production facilities, following the launch of Sunniva branded products commencing Q1 2019
- Sunniva acquires highly skilled management and sales team with a retail network of more than 120 licensed retail dispensaries throughout California
- Compliant distribution is a vital segment of the highly regulated California cannabis industry with track and trace implementation coming in January 2019. For all movement of cannabis products in California, distributors are subject to additional responsibility for product testing and safety as well as state tax collection
VANCOUVER, BC – November 27, 2018 – Sunniva Inc. (“Sunniva” or the “Company”) (CSE: SNN) (OTCQB: SNNVF), today announced the acquisition of 100% of LTYR Logistics, LLC (“LTYR”) (the "Acquisition"), a California-based cannabis distribution company headquartered in San Diego. LTYR’s strong leadership and proven ability to effectively execute growth strategies utilizing its distribution capabilities within the cannabis space are the primary drivers of this acquisition. LYTR will play an instrumental role in driving Sunniva’s leadership position in California as a truly vertically integrated cannabis company across the entire value chain, from seed to sale.
Kevin V. Wilkerson (CEO) leads the LTYR team and has joined Sunniva as the Chief Operating Officer of Sun CA Holdings, Sunniva’s 100% owned California operating subsidiary. Mr. Wilkerson is a Harvard Masters degree graduate and has been a successful entrepreneur in numerous businesses. Kevin has been active in the cannabis space since 2014, providing operations, distribution logistics and technology expertise to the industry. He retired as a Colonel in the US Army after a distinguished 24 year career where he commanded over 4,000 troops and received the Bronze Star. In connection with the acquisition, Mr. Wilkerson will be responsible for all of Sunniva’s California operations.
The other co-founders of LTYR have also joined Sunniva in various management roles. Jay Myers will become Vice President of Sales in California and Brad Neeld will become Vice President of Distribution. Mr. Myers has operated in sales within the cannabis space in both Colorado and California since 2012 following a successful executive management, sales/marketing, and leadership career for companies such as West Coast Consulting and Bank of America. Prior to that, he served 12 years as a Navy SEAL. Mr. Neeld was one of the first large-scale commercial cultivators in Colorado before entering distribution in California. His retail relationships and cultivation knowledge reach far beyond distribution strategies and include scientific aspects of the cannabis core DNA and molecular strain structure.
“Over the last six months, we have evaluated several distribution opportunities to complement our vertical integration strategy with the goal of being able to sell all of the products we produce in our California facilities. Our operations and marketing teams have been working closely with the LTYR team analyzing consumer market data, demand metrics and pricing economics to better define all upcoming Sunniva product lines in preparation of our brand launches commencing in the first quarter of 2019. Kevin and his team are proven distribution, operations and execution specialists and we have the utmost confidence in their distribution capabilities as Sunniva ramps up for large-scale production in 2019 from both of our high-tech greenhouse and extraction facilities,” said Dr. Anthony Holler, CEO of Sunniva. “Over the past quarter, we have been actively manufacturing and stockpiling inventory for our brand launches and we are excited about achieving significant revenue from all our vertical growth opportunities in 2019.”
Kevin Wilkerson, CEO of LTYR Logistics added, "One of the biggest challenges that distribution companies in California are experiencing is getting access to compliant, pesticide-free cannabis products on a large-scale. Compliant cultivation at scale is the quintessential pillar in California for the future success of any brand, distribution company or retail chain. We are very excited to join a preeminent partner like Sunniva that will ensure safe, reproducible, premium-quality cannabis products on a very large scale. After touring both Sunniva’s 325,000 square foot purpose-built cannabis greenhouse and the extraction facility in Cathedral City, we were very impressed with the level of meticulous design and implementation of top tier commercial agriculture technologies and automation. While we had a variety of opportunities available to us, partnering with Sunniva was the most logical choice for our shareholders to take our business to the next level.”
LTYR – Further Information
- Revenue generating and operating in partnership under a third-party distribution license in Northern California
- LTYR to utilize Sunniva’s existing Cathedral City distribution and delivery license
- Sunniva purchasing a 4,200 sq. ft. proposed distribution facility in Long Beach, CA
- Fully automated sorting, weighing, packaging machines for large-scale distribution
- Additional distribution platform for real-time delivery solutions
- LTYR to be compliant with “track and trace” regulations coming January 2019 to California
LTYR – Transaction Details
- Binding term sheet signed for the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of LTYR
- Consideration: 1,861,971 of Sunniva common shares at CAD $4.26 per share with 620,657 of such shares to be subject to achieving operational milestones
- Expected Closing Date by the end of Q4 2018. Closing is subject to conditions, including negotiation and execution of definitive agreement, receipt of any required approvals, and satisfactory completion of due diligence.
About Sunniva Inc.
Sunniva, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated cannabis company operating in the world’s two largest cannabis markets – Canada and California. Our ability to leverage our large-scale, purpose-built cGMP designed greenhouses, offering better quality assurance with cannabis products free from pesticides, uniquely positions Sunniva as a leading supplier of safe, high quality products at scale. Through our strategically positioned cultivation and extraction facilities, we are launching Sunniva branded products in various product categories including flower, pre-rolls, premium concentrates, vape cartridges, edibles and beverages. We will have inhouse compliant distribution and continue to aggressively pursue retail expansion in the near term in California. Sunniva's management and board of directors have a proven track record for creating significant shareholder value both in the healthcare and biotech industries.
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"), including, but not limited to, statements relating to the proposed benefits of the Acquisition and the plans for Sunniva, and statements with respect to the conditions of completing the Acquisition, including negotiating and executing the definitive agreement and regulatory approvals. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
