This week, we wanted to thank everyone who participated in or donated to the Second Annual Barnes Foundation Walk/Run for Life! We also wanted to let you know that Medicare will be covering flu shots for beneficiaries and introduce you to our Skin Care Management product line.

The Second Annual Barnes Foundation Walk/Run for Life was held on August 28 and was a tremendous success! The event raised more than $33,000 for the American Cancer Society's Illinois Patient Navigation Services. We extend our thanks to everyone who took part in and supported the event. To view a list of participants and donors, click here. Last year, the proceeds from the event helped fund the Road to Recovery program, which assists with transporting cancer patients to crucial medical appointments. To learn more about the program and the people who help make it possible, click here. To learn more about the Barnes Foundation and how it strives to serve the community, click here. This fall, seniors will see another benefit of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as the healthcare reform law. Medicare beneficiaries are slated to be able to receive the flu shot without any co-pays or deductibles. A new, higher-dose vaccine will be available for people over 65. This vaccine contains about four times the amount of the active ingredient in the normal vaccine. However, it still remains to be seen whether the higher-dose shot will be more effective for senior citizens. To learn more, click here. To view our original blog post on Medicare covering flu shots, click here. ProMed's skin care products are pH balanced, cost effective and have positive resident outcomes. Our extensively trained team is ready to help you develop a skin care program for cleansing, moisturizing and protecting the delicate skin of your residents. Our Skin Care Management products include: •   Skin & Perineal Cleansers •   Cleansing Wipes •   Protective Barriers & Antifungals •   Moisturizing Lotions & Ointments •   Dispensers If you're a registered user on promedsupply.com, you can view items in this category by clicking on Online Catalog and then selecting Skin Care Management. If you're not registered on the site yet, your ProMed Customer Care Professional will be happy to get you set up.