Industry Responds to COVID-19: Epionce, E.T. Browne Drug Co., RealSelf, HydraFacial, Thrive Causemetics
Epionce. Epionce has added to its existing Shop Epionce program by rolling out a Direct Ship program. Through the Shop Epionce program, offices receive a personalized hyperlink and code that patients can shop with on Epionce.com, giving the office credit for the sale; Epionce ships the order directly. The Direct Ship program allows accounts to take an order from a patient, take payment from the patient, and then order with Epionce so that Epionce can ship the order to the patient directly. The company also says it is partnering with some professional accounts who are trying to support health care professionals in their local areas.
E.T. Browne Drug Co. The manufacturer of Palmer' Cocoa Butter Formula and Coconut Oil Formula skin and hair care products is now producing medical-grade hand sanitizer to address widespread supply shortages in the wake of COVID-19. Initial production of the disinfectant sanitizer will supply local medical first responders and U.S. Military personnel.
RealSelf: RealSelf launched a new virtual consultation feature that allows consumers to easily find and schedule appointments with doctors offering online consultations. More than 600 doctors across the United States have already opted to use the new feature. The company also offers a COVID-19 Resource Center and is partnering with Bluestone Sunshields to manufacture and distribute safety glasses and full-face shields. Learn more about how you can help here.
The HydraFacial Company. HydraFacial is now selling and distributing washable masks made of CuTec material, a proprietary copper fiber known to have antimicrobial properties. This a medical mask is intended for those working in healthcare, public safety, and emergency personnel environments. They are also working with a local Long Beach, Calif. company to build ventilators to help with the shortage throughout the United States. HydraFacial is also using extra space in their warehouse to help house and develop these devices. In addition, HydraFacial’s customer support staff has partnered with a telemedicine company to answer incoming calls.
Thrive Causemetics. The vegan makeup and skincare company raised more than $350K during a donation day where 100% of profits from sales on thrivecausemetics.com were pledged to support the COVID-19 relief efforts of Meals on Wheels, Baby2Baby and Feeding America. The company is now committed to raising a total of $1M via donations through the Thrive Causemetics COVID-19 Response Fund.
Crown Aesthetics. Crown Aesthetics (formerly Bellus Medical) has reduced their workforce. The company plans to send weekly emails with new educational and practice management resources, increase social media posts and engagement and will host an online Reputation Webinar on April 14, 2020.
Ortho Dermatologics and Solta Medical. The company is following protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect employees who can’t work remotely due to the nature of their jobs such as manufacturing employees. Ortho Dermatologics and Solta Medical are also taking any and all necessary measures to ensure the stability and consistency of the product supply, including routinely assessing manufacturing and distribution processes to mitigate any potential risk.
Barco’s Nightingales Foundation. Barco’s Nightingales Foundation (BNF) will be donating 350,000 masks to four California hospital organizations that are treating patients infected with COVID-19. Masks have been procured and paid for by BNF. Hospitals receiving the mask donations include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Hospitals, Keck Medicine of USC Hospitals, Stanford Health Care and Kaiser Permanente of Northern California.