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WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, stands in full support of the letter signed by more than 200 medical organizations that calls on Congress to investigate recent changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. Just last month, NBCI released an in-depth report, Vaccines Are Good for America, on the confusion surrounding vaccines and
the effect on vulnerable populations. This report focuses on the need for vaccine defense and the negative consequences of vaccine confusion for African Americans, Latinos, young children, immunocompromised adults, and the poor.

The Rev. Anthony Evans, National Black Church Initiative, says, “Vaccines for American Africans are at the heart of access to care, which represents the foundation of care. You cannot get any more basic than that.”

The National Black Church Initiative released the comprehensive 2024 report, Moving Toward a National Black Health Agenda (NBHA), which noted that African American adults are less likely than their White counterparts to have received influenza, pneumonia, or human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. NBCI now concurs with letter delivered to Congress earlier this week, and also wonders why HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. approved sweeping changes
to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule without needed public input, stakeholder review, or Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) discussion. The fact that the letter, signed by organizations representing clinicians, scientists, patient groups, and public health professionals, alleges that the changes were made without credible scientific evidence is very troubling. Indeed, NBCI supports the letter’s call for an investigation based on the finding of a lack of scientific evidence behind these vaccination schedule changes alone. Yet, The National Black Church Initiative is also disturbed by the following:

(1) As noted in Vaccines Are Good for America, Secretary Kennedy compounded his lack of transparency over firing the previous members of ACIP in June 2025 by similarly ousting CDC Director Susan Monarez in late August. Monarez disclosed to the Senate HELP Committee that Kennedy had wanted her to pre-commit her approval of ACIP’s recommendations before ascertaining whether there was scientific evidence to support them. Her allegation about Mr.
Kennedy now sounds like part of a pattern.

(2) That Kennedy cut the number of universally recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11 without proper public discussion could be a coincidence, but then maybe it isn’t. Only last month, Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, questioned ACIP whether the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule should be larger than in some European countries, “Just because the U.S. has a larger population of high-risk children?” The country Dr. Høeg showed ACIP as an example for vaccine thriftiness was Denmark—its schedule for childhood vaccines features 11. Now, is it a coincidence that ACIP has settled on the same number? Could this decision concerning our children’s health be that arbitrary? The National Black Church Initiative thinks Congress needs to find out.

ABOUT NBCI
The National Black Church Initiative is a coalition of 150,000 African-American churches, comprising 27.7 million members, working to eradicate racial disparities in healthcare, technology, education, housing, and the environment. NBCI’s mission is to provide critical wellness information to all of its members, congregants, churches, and the public. The National Black Church Initiative’s methodology utilizes faith and sound health science. We also offer our member congregants and the public helpful, science-based tips for developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The National Black Church Initiative’s purpose is to partner with major organizations and officials whose primary mission is to reduce racial disparities in various areas, as cited above. NBCI provides faith-based, innovative, and cutting-edge solutions to complex economic and social challenges. Credible statistical analysis, science-based strategies and techniques, and effective methods govern NBCI’s programs.

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GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — An idealistic attorney, a tenacious detective and a parade of perilous villains set the stage in Jeffrey S. Stephens’ latest legal thriller, Illusions of Trust. In a revealing chat with ONNJ’s Ken Rosato (https://www.onnj.com/videos/illusions-of-truth-a-new-novel/), Stephens shared how real-life inspiration shaped the characters, the high-stakes plot and the twists that keep readers guessing.

“Good thrillers have to have good villains,” Stephens quipped. “And this particular thriller has a bevy of villains that you can get your arms around.”

Set in New York City, where wealth and influence often rewrite the rules, Illusions of Trust follows Russell Palmer, a young, idealistic attorney shaped as much by his principles as by the people he chooses to confront. Palmer is drawn to difficult cases and complicated clients, believing the truth is always worth the risk.

When the wealthy and attractive Christina Franco approaches him to handle her divorce, Palmer’s protective instincts are immediately aroused. Not only does she describe an abusive marriage and serious financial concerns, but she also mentions one of her husband’s most dangerous associates, someone with whom Palmer has battled in the past. Despite the misgivings of Robbie Whyte, a retired NYPD detective who is committed to watching Palmer’s back, the young lawyer decides to help her. Yet soon after making that decision, matters begin to spiral out of control — beginning with the apparent suicide of a prominent lawyer; then a murder for which someone is trying to frame another of Palmer’s clients; and a federal investigation into a major pharmaceutical company with ties to Christina’s husband.

Palmer and Whyte work to distinguish the truth from a web of lies, concerned that much of this is related to their beautiful client and her influential family — including her father, an influential Congressman, and her mother, a reclusive heiress. Palmer and Whyte navigate the varied strata of New York society, from the criminal demi-monde, through the rarified world of the ultra-rich, and up to the halls of Congress. Along the way, they deal with an assortment of characters, including an attractive journalist with a decidedly personal interest in Palmer, a ruthless killer and others who populate their client’s world. As the layers of deceit and corruption are peeled back, Palmer and Whyte do all they can to protect their client — and themselves — while striving to ensure that justice, in all its complexity, prevails.

K.C. Baker, Senior Crime Writer at PEOPLE Magazine, says, “Russell Palmer and his trusted associate, private investigator Robbie Whyte, are drawn down a dangerous path filled with intrigue, suspense – and murder. Their travels take them from glittering New York City to powerful Capitol Hill, coming to a stop with a shocking finale. Stephens is a masterful storyteller.”

Dean George of The Epoch Times points to the novel’s strong character work, noting that Palmer’s “integrity and sense of honor are reminiscent of Robert B. Parker’s legendary private eye, Spenser … and may remind readers of another fictional New York City attorney — Stuart Woods’s Stone Barrington.”

Illusions of Trust marks the launch of Stephens’ new Russell Palmer and Robbie Whyte series, featuring a duo whose refusal to back down forces them into the crosshairs of the corrupt and the powerful.

“Russell Palmer is a lawyer who refuses to walk away from the truth, no matter the cost,” Stephens said. “This series will test the boundaries of loyalty, power and justice.”

About the Author
Jeffrey S. Stephens is the Amazon bestselling and PenCraft award-winning author of the Jordan Sandor thrillers, Targets of Deception, Targets of Opportunity, Targets of Revenge and Rogue Mission; the Anthony Walker murder mystery Crimes and Passion; the Pencraft First Place Award-winning novel, Fool’s Errand; and the Nicholas Reagan thrillers, The Handler and its sequel, Enemies Among Us. A successful attorney in private practice and native of New York City, Stephens has lived for more than 40 years in Greenwich, where he and his wife, Nancy, raised their two sons, Graham and Trevor.

For more information, please visit www.jeffreystephens.com, or find the author on Instagram at jeffreystephenstheauthor.

Illusions of Trust
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Release Date: October 28, 2025
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The Saudi Media Forum and Kafalah Program Launch the SMF GROW UP Initiative to Empower Media Startups

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Saudi Media Forum and the Kafalah Program today (Monday) launched the “SMF GROW UP” initiative to empower media startups, provide them with financial and knowledge-based support, and transform their ideas into business models capable of growth and sustainability, contributing to the building of a thriving media environment that keeps pace with the Kingdom’s economic and creative transformations.

The “SMF GROW UP” initiative is one of the Saudi Media Forum’s initiatives and focuses on supporting emerging small and medium-sized media enterprises through training and mentoring tracks that raise project efficiency and strengthen their market opportunities. It is also the first initiative to support media entrepreneurs and the first media initiative specialized in financing startups and small companies in the field of media production.

The initiative aims to develop participants’ media skills through hands-on training, accelerate their professional growth in a learning environment that enhances their readiness for the labor market, and build business relationships that connect startup founders with major companies to open new horizons. It also seeks to stimulate excellence by selecting the best trainees and granting them opportunities to participate in workshops and programs within the upcoming forum.

The initiative is implemented in two main phases. The first phase begins with training and mentoring through specialized workshops to improve the quality of projects, focusing on areas such as marketing, business management, and content production, in addition to a “building the investment profile” track to help participants prepare strong investment profiles that include clear feasibility studies and detailed business plans, enhancing their chances of attracting investors. The second phase includes presenting projects to investors, giving project owners the opportunity to obtain direct investment from interested investors, which strengthens their potential for growth and expansion.
The “SMF GROW UP” initiative clearly serves the main objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 through its focus on supporting emerging media companies and enterprises, whether small or medium, by providing the necessary training for beneficiaries of the initiative, establishing applied workshops for them, and offering the financial support and expertise required to ensure project success. The program is built on the mission of developing the media sector to become a tool that helps the Kingdom achieve its plans in the media field and increases the contribution of media to the gross domestic product.

The Kafalah Program and Saudi banks are considered the most suitable entities to support the “SMF GROW UP” initiative, as they provide direct financing necessary to support startups and enhance their growth and expansion. Saudi banks will offer flexible financing programs that meet the needs of small and medium enterprises, helping them achieve their goals and expand their business scope on multiple levels. The Kafalah Program supports startups by providing the guarantees required by banks, which facilitates their access to the financing needed for growth and sustainability, while Saudi banks provide appropriate financing programs for small and medium enterprises under a simplified and long-term system, giving startups sufficient time to grow and develop.

Companies that meet the initiative’s criteria will be granted free space to participate in the Future of Media Exhibition “FOMEX” as part of the activities of the Saudi Media Forum 2026, for the first time since the exhibition was launched.

The launch of the initiative comes as an extension of its announcement in July 2025 during the Saudi Media Forum 2026 activities, with the aim of supporting and empowering media enterprises and linking them to financing, training, and qualification opportunities, contributing to the building of a sustainable national media ecosystem.

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Market valued at $48.59B in 2024, projected 4.60% CAGR growth driven by membrane cell adoption, pulp paper demand, and water treatment infrastructure expansion.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED KINGDOM, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Strategic Revenue Insights Inc. The Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Market is entering a transformative phase of industrial expansion and sustainable production transition, underpinned by caustic soda’s fundamental role as a versatile alkali across pulp and paper manufacturing, textile processing, water treatment, aluminum production, chemical synthesis, and soap manufacturing applications. According to new research from Strategic Revenue Insights (SRI), the market was valued at USD 48.59 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 72.83 billion by 2033, expanding at a steady CAGR of 4.60% during 2025 to 2033.

The magnitude and consistency of this expansion underscore the strategic role sodium hydroxide now plays as an essential industrial chemical across global manufacturing ecosystems. As industries respond to intensifying environmental regulations, membrane cell technology adoption accelerates, and emerging markets industrialize rapidly, caustic soda is increasingly positioned as a critical enabler of chemical processing, pH control, and manufacturing efficiency across diverse industrial sectors.

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Market Trends Driving Industrial Demand and Production Evolution

What is unfolding in this market represents a fundamental evolution in production technology and application diversification. Between 2018 and 2024, the industry transitioned from mercury cell dominance toward environmentally superior membrane cell processes capable of producing high-purity caustic soda with lower energy consumption and zero mercury emissions. During this period, market value expanded from USD 40.30 billion in 2018 to USD 48.59 billion in 2024 at a 3.07% CAGR, driven by pulp and paper industry growth, aluminum demand expansion, and water treatment infrastructure investments.

Production process transformation remains the most defining trend. In 2024:

• Membrane cell technology accounted for approximately 58% of global production capacity, growing at over 6.5% CAGR driven by environmental regulations and energy efficiency
• Diaphragm cell process represented approximately 35%, traditional technology maintaining presence in cost-sensitive markets
• Mercury cell process declined to approximately 7% share, facing phase-out mandates across developed markets due to environmental concerns

Application diversification reveals market resilience. Pulp and paper bleaching consuming approximately 28% of caustic soda production, textile mercerization and processing 18%, water treatment and pH control 16%, aluminum processing (Bayer process) 14%, soap and detergent manufacturing 12%, and chemical synthesis feedstock 12%, creating balanced demand portfolio resilient to sector-specific cyclicality.

The membrane cell revolution is fundamentally reshaping industry economics. Modern membrane cell plants achieving energy consumption reductions of 20 to 30% versus legacy mercury cell facilities while producing higher purity caustic soda (≥50% NaOH) commanding 5 to 10% price premiums for pharmaceutical and electronics applications, driving rapid capital investment in technology upgrades.

Chlor-alkali integration creating strategic production advantages. Caustic soda production inherently coupled with chlorine generation (electrolysis of sodium chloride brine) enabling integrated producers to optimize product mix based on market conditions, maximize asset utilization, and achieve cost structures 15 to 25% lower than standalone caustic soda producers.

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Environmental Transition and Regulatory Compliance Imperatives

The environmental transformation of caustic soda production has evolved from voluntary improvement to regulatory mandate. Historically, mercury cell technology dominated despite environmental concerns due to established infrastructure and capital intensity. Today, international agreements and national regulations are driving complete industry restructuring toward mercury-free production.

Key environmental and regulatory dynamics include:
• Minamata Convention on Mercury requiring mercury cell phase-out by 2025 across signatory nations affecting remaining 7% of global capacity
• EU Industrial Emissions Directive establishing stringent limits on chlorine emissions and energy consumption favoring membrane cell technology
• China’s Environmental Protection Law driving closure of outdated facilities and mandating cleaner production methods
• Carbon pricing mechanisms increasing operational costs for energy-intensive diaphragm cells, favoring efficient membrane technology

Technology transition costs creating consolidation pressure. Converting mercury or diaphragm cell plants to membrane cell technology requiring capital investments of USD 150 to 300 million for typical 300,000 ton/year facilities, favoring large integrated producers capable of financing multi-hundred-million-dollar upgrades over smaller regional players.

Co-product management complexity intensifying. Chlorine-caustic soda production ratio (approximately 1:1.1 by weight) requiring balanced demand management, with chlorine oversupply scenarios driving caustic soda production curtailments and price volatility, particularly in regions with limited chlorine derivative industries (PVC, propylene oxide, epoxy resins).

Sustainability certifications emerging as market differentiators. Caustic soda producers achieving ISO 14001 environmental management certification, documenting carbon footprints, and implementing renewable energy integration accessing premium customer segments including pharmaceutical, food-grade, and green chemistry applications commanding 10 to 20% price premiums.

Comprehensive Market Analysis and Industrial Segmentation

The Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) market, valued at USD 48.59 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 72.83 billion by 2033, reflecting sustained 4.60% CAGR growth. From 2018 to 2024, the market expanded at 3.07% CAGR, supported by industrialization in developing markets, pulp and paper demand growth, and aluminum industry expansion. The 2025 to 2033 period marks accelerated growth driven by water infrastructure investments, membrane cell adoption completion, and emerging market manufacturing capacity additions.

Application segment distribution:

• Pulp and Paper: approximately 28% share, largest single application driven by kraft pulping and bleaching processes
• Textiles: approximately 18% share, mercerization improving cotton fabric strength and luster
• Water Treatment: approximately 16% share, experiencing rapid growth at 5.8% CAGR with infrastructure investments
• Soaps and Detergents: approximately 12% share, saponification of fats and oils
• Aluminum Processing: approximately 14% share, Bayer process extracting alumina from bauxite
• Chemical Manufacturing: approximately 12% share, diverse applications including pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals

Production process insights:

• Membrane Cell: approximately 58% share, dominant technology with 6.5% CAGR driven by environmental regulations and efficiency
• Diaphragm Cell: approximately 35% share, mature technology in cost-sensitive markets
• Mercury Cell: approximately 7% share, declining technology facing regulatory phase-out

End-user distribution:

• Industrial: approximately 78% share, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper, textiles, and aluminum processing
• Commercial: approximately 18% share, water treatment facilities, cleaning product manufacturers
• Residential: approximately 4% share, drain cleaners and household cleaning products

Regional market dynamics:

• Asia Pacific: approximately 52% share, fastest-growing region at 6% CAGR, driven by China’s USD 10 billion market and India’s 7% CAGR with rapid industrialization
• North America: approximately 22% share, led by United States market of USD 12 billion with 5% CAGR, strong chemical manufacturing base
• Europe: approximately 18% share, with Germany leading at USD 6 billion and 4% CAGR, focused on membrane cell transition
• Latin America: approximately 6% share, with Brazil at USD 5 billion and 3% CAGR
• Middle East & Africa: approximately 2% share, emerging markets with infrastructure development

The competitive landscape features integrated chlor-alkali producers including Dow Chemical Company, Olin Corporation, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OxyChem), Solvay SA, Tata Chemicals Limited, Formosa Plastics Corporation, and regional producers with captive consumption or export focus.
Leading players account for approximately 48 to 55% of global production capacity, while regional producers and merchant suppliers capture the remainder through geographic advantages, integrated downstream operations, and customer-specific supply agreements. Vertical integration strategies linking caustic soda production with chlorine derivatives and downstream chemical manufacturing are intensifying.

Technology Innovation and Production Efficiency

Production technology advancement and process optimization are fundamentally transforming caustic soda manufacturing economics. The convergence of advanced membrane materials, electrolyzer design improvements, energy recovery systems, and process automation enables unprecedented efficiency and environmental performance.

• Ion-exchange membrane lifespan extending from 3-4 years to 7-8 years through fluoropolymer chemistry improvements, reducing replacement costs by 40 to 50%
• Electrolyzer current efficiency improvements from 93-95% to 96-97% reducing electricity consumption (single largest operating cost) by 5 to 8%
• Waste heat recovery systems capturing thermal energy from electrolysis reducing external steam requirements by 30 to 40%
• Process automation and AI optimization adjusting operating parameters in real-time, improving product consistency and reducing off-spec production by 60 to 80%

Energy sourcing strategies impacting carbon footprints and costs. Caustic soda production consuming approximately 2,500 to 3,000 kWh per ton, creating strong incentives for renewable energy integration. Producers co-locating with hydroelectric facilities achieving lowest carbon footprints and long-term cost stability versus grid-dependent operations exposed to fossil fuel price volatility.

High-purity caustic soda production enabling premium applications. Membrane cell technology producing 50% NaOH with sodium chloride contamination below 100 ppm versus diaphragm cell 50% NaOH with 1-2% sodium chloride, making membrane technology mandatory for pharmaceutical, food-grade, and electronics applications commanding 10 to 25% premiums.

Future Outlook for 2025 to 2033

Looking ahead, market evolution will be shaped by:
• Complete mercury cell phase-out by 2027-2028 globally, requiring capacity replacement and market rebalancing
• Membrane cell technology standardization achieving 70%+ global production share by 2030
• Green caustic soda production using renewable electricity achieving carbon-neutral status and sustainability premiums
• Asian market dominance intensifying with China and India potentially accounting for 60%+ of global demand by 2033
• Chlorine-caustic soda balance management becoming critical strategic capability as regional demand dynamics shift
• Water treatment demand acceleration driven by potable water scarcity and wastewater discharge regulation tightening

Asia Pacific will maintain fastest growth trajectory, driven by China’s aluminum and chemical industries expansion, India’s textile and paper sectors growth, and Southeast Asia’s industrialization and infrastructure investments. Combined regional demand potentially exceeding USD 45 billion by 2033.
Technology convergence—including renewable energy integration, carbon capture utilization for chlor-alkali plants, AI-optimized operations, and blockchain supply chain transparency—will create next-generation caustic soda production systems delivering superior sustainability, cost efficiency, and reliability.

Final Perspective and Strategic Importance

Sodium hydroxide has evolved from commodity chemical to strategic industrial material underpinning diverse manufacturing sectors. As environmental regulations intensify, production technology transforms, and emerging markets industrialize, caustic soda defines chemical processing viability, environmental compliance, and manufacturing competitiveness. From pulp mills to aluminum refineries, caustic soda availability and cost directly impact operational feasibility and product economics.

As the market expands from USD 48.59 billion in 2024 to USD 72.83 billion by 2033, its strategic importance across global industrial ecosystems, chlor-alkali balance management, and sustainable chemical production will deepen substantially. Producers investing in membrane cell technology, renewable energy integration, and strategic chlorine derivative portfolios will capture market leadership in this industrially critical sector.
For deeper production technology analysis, country-specific forecasts, and application performance benchmarking, comprehensive research coverage is available from Strategic Revenue Insights Inc., delivering forward-looking intelligence across industrial chemicals, process technologies, and manufacturing innovation.

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Care to Stay Home saves 700 hours monthly and cuts compliance risk by using Zenphi’s AI to automate transcription and incident detection for 1,100 daily calls.

SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Care to Stay Home, a premier provider of in-home senior care, successfully deployed a pioneering AI-driven operations automation powered by Zenphi. By automating the transcription and analysis of over 1,000 daily calls, the agency has recaptured up to 700 administrative hours per month and established a new industry standard for real-time compliance and risk detection in home health care.

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬
In the high-stakes environment of elderly care, communication is constant. Care to Stay Home’s operations team handles nearly 1,100 calls daily, covering everything from emergency incident reports and caregiver injuries to urgent scheduling changes. Previously, these calls required manual transcription by a team of eight, leading to a “documentation lag” that risked missing critical compliance events.

“We were losing over 5,000 hours annually to manual data entry,” said Parker Wells, COO of Care to Stay Home. “Relying on human memory in a high-volume environment isn’t just inefficient—it’s a compliance risk. We needed a way to turn voice conversations into structured, actionable data instantly.”

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐀-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐈
By integrating Zenphi’s automation orchestrator with Google Voice and Salesforce, Care to Stay Home has transformed its phone system into a proactive “system of record.” The new AI-powered workflow delivers:

1) Automated Risk Triage: Transcripts are instantly scanned for high-risk keywords (e.g., “fall,” “injury,” or “illness”), flagging critical incidents for management immediately.
2) Massive Operational Recovery: The agency saved 450–700 hours per month, allowing schedulers to focus on patient care rather than paperwork.
3) Platform Consolidation: Beyond call analysis, Zenphi replaced unstable third-party integrations between Salesforce and QuickBooks, reducing technical outages and licensing costs.

“The biggest barrier to AI adoption in healthcare isn’t a lack of intelligence; it’s a lack of predictability,” said Vahid Taslimi, CEO of Zenphi. “Most ‘black box’ AI tools operate on a best-effort basis, but in a compliance-heavy environment, you can’t leave your data handling to chance. At Zenphi, we’ve pioneered Deterministic AI Agents™ for Google Workspace. Our approach is different because we separate the intelligence from the orchestration. While AI handles the data extraction and analysis, the workflow defines the execution path. This ensures that for every patient call or caregiver report, the outcome is governed by explicit logic, human approvals, and a full audit trail. By using Deterministic AI Agents, we’re enabling leaders like Care to Stay Home to deploy AI that delivers a predictable, high-fidelity result every single time”

𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞
Zenphi provided Care to Stay Home a HIPAA-aligned framework that allows the agency to scale without a linear increase in overhead. The agency plans to expand the partnership to include automated caregiver replacement outreach and AI-driven coaching based on historical call data.

“Our goal is to grow the organization without growing the cost of our operations at the same rate,” added Wells. “Zenphi gives us a single platform to handle call analysis, compliance, and system integrations, creating a foundation for end-to-end automation.”

About Care to Stay Home: Care to Stay Home is a private-pay in-home care provider based in California, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to elderly clients through a highly coordinated, distributed workforce of professional caregivers.

About Zenphi: Zenphi is the leading no-code AI automation tool built specifically for companies using Google Workspace. It enables organizations in highly regulated industries, like healthcare, to automate business processes and complex workflows, manage data, and integrate systems with ease and security.

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CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Parks Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electrical is proud to announce the launch of Comfort for a Cause, a charitable program that gives back to the community while helping customers save on home services.

Throughout the year, Parks will be helping various local nonprofit organizations by inviting customers to donate to the cause. Donation details will be shared on the company’s website and social media channels, making it easy for customers to know what items are being accepted at the time of their appointment. As a thank-you for participating, customers receive discounts on repairs or installations. This initiative provides a simple way for homeowners to make a difference in their community while keeping their homes comfortable.

“Our goal for 2026 is to reconnect with our community in a meaningful, lasting way,” said Wyatt Tucker, owner of Parks Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electrical. “Comfort for a Cause allows us to support the organizations doing critical work in our area while giving our customers an opportunity to get involved. We’re excited to bring this vision to life all year long.”

By participating in the program, customers help local organizations provide for those in need while also benefiting from valuable savings on essential home services. The program reflects Parks Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electrical’s commitment to strengthening community connections and spreading comfort across the region.

Customers are encouraged to take part in Comfort for a Cause and be part of an effort that combines giving with everyday convenience.

For more information or to schedule a qualifying service, visit parkshvac.com.

About Parks Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
Serving Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding communities, Parks Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electrical is dedicated to providing high-quality home services with a focus on customer care and community support. Initiatives like Comfort for a Cause demonstrate the company’s commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those it serves.

The team offers a full range of services, including air conditioning, heating, plumbing, drain and sewer, and electrical solutions, all delivered with professionalism and expertise. With fast responses and easy scheduling, they provide peace of mind for every homeowner. Trusted in the Charlotte area since 1973, the company continues to be a reliable partner for keeping homes comfortable, safe, and running smoothly.

Samantha Ramos
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Physician-led, membership-based primary care clinic opens in Colorado Springs as part of Dr. Rachael Degurse’s Pearl family of practices.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dr. Rachael Degurse, M.D., a Colorado College alum and local physician, has opened Pearl Primary Care, a membership-based primary care practice designed to provide patients with increased access, longer visits, and continuity of care. The new practice expands the Pearl family of practices, which also includes Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation.

Pearl Primary Care operates using a membership-based model, sometimes referred to as direct primary care, allowing patients to receive care through a direct relationship with their physician rather than through traditional insurance billing. This structure is intended to support longer appointments, more direct communication, and a more personalized approach to primary care.

Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation will continue to operate independently and unchanged, while Pearl Primary Care offers a separate clinical environment focused exclusively on comprehensive primary care.

“Returning humanity to healthcare has always meant creating the time and space for real relationships,” said Dr. Degurse. “After stepping away from corporate medicine, I spent several years building Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation and rediscovered how meaningful long-term, relationship-based care can be. When the opportunity arose to return to primary care, I knew I wanted to build something that reflected those same values, on my own terms.”

Dr. Degurse is the founder and medical director of both Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation and Pearl Primary Care. Her work has been centered in Colorado Springs, where she has built a patient base focused on long-term care, clinical continuity, and individualized treatment planning.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Degurse partners with local nonprofit organizations, Classical KCME 88.7 and Cheyenne Village, reflecting an ongoing commitment to community engagement in Colorado Springs.

Pearl Primary Care is located at 160 W. Fillmore Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the Fillmore Street and I-25 corridor, and is currently enrolling new members.

For more information, visit https://pearlprimary.care

Travis Griffin
Pearl Primary Care
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The new golf app replaces tape measures, paper leaderboards, and hardware for CTP and Long Drive contests

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — CloPinz Debuts at PGA Show, Revolutionizing On-Course Closest-to-the-Pin and Long Drive Competitions

LA new golf technology platform called CloPinz is making its PGA Show debut this month with a simple goal: to eliminate the tape measures, paper leaderboards, and physical hardware that have long slowed down on-course contests.

Now live on iOS, launched in late 2025, and on Google Play, launched in early 2026, CloPinz allows golf courses, tournaments, and everyday golfers to run Closest-to-the-Pin and Long Drive competitions directly from a smartphone, complete with automatic measurement, scoring, and live leaderboards.

“Closest-to-the-Pin contests have been run the same way for decades, with tape measures, paper leaderboards, and hardware that quietly eats up hundreds of hours of staff time every year,” said Oliver Kenyon, Founder and CEO of JosJov Inc., the company behind CloPinz. “CloPinz replaces all of that with a fast, accurate, and effortless digital system that just works.”

Using patent-pending technology, CloPinz measures the distance from a ball to the hole directly on the green using a phone’s camera and built-in sensors, automatically updating the leaderboard for every player in the contest. Organizers can create a contest in less than 30 seconds, generate a simple access code, and let players enter and compete instantly.

The platform makes it possible for any golf course in the world to offer daily Closest-to-the-Pin and Long Drive competitions for all guests, as well as quickly set up contests for tournaments, outings, and private groups. By removing physical hardware and manual scoring, CloPinz reduces staff workload while delivering a faster, more transparent experience for players.

CloPinz is designed for:
• Golf courses running daily contests or setting up competitions for groups and outings
• Tournaments and charity scrambles
• Buddy trips and group events
• Individual golfers who want to compete or practice

CloPinz will be demonstrated live at the 2026 PGA Show in Orlando, January 20 through 23, at Booth 2486, where attendees can see how quickly contests are created, shots are measured, and leaderboards update in real time.

For more information or to schedule a demo:
support@clopinz.com

Instagram: @clopinz_golf

About JosJov Inc.
JosJov Inc. is a California-based technology company focused on modernizing on-course golf competitions. Its flagship product, CloPinz, replaces outdated Closest-to-the-Pin and Long Drive scoring methods with smartphone-based measurement, live leaderboards, and easy-to-use contest tools.

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Founder and CEO, JosJov Inc.
Email: info@clopinz.com

Website: www.clopinz.com

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