News & Notes Contracts awarded in teletherapy services STAPLES, MINN. — Cities, counties and schools everywhere — no matter size or location — have access to vital solutions to serve staff and students with the help of teletherapy. Sourcewell recently announced six suppliers have been awarded contracts in teletherapy services, making their products and solutions available through cooperative purchasing. These contracts offer access to services for speech, occupational and physical therapy; psychology and social work; behavioral, emotional and mental health counseling; special education; hearing and visual impairment; and sign language interpretation; as well as assessment, diagnostic, management, personnel, training and support services and equipment. “The ripple effects of the pandemic these past two years are becoming clear,” said Sourcewell Manager of Insurance Solutions Ryan Donovan. “The lives of public servants and students have all been impacted in one way or another. Distance learning, remote working, strains on first responders and teachers have taken a toll on our mental, physical and social health. I believe we’ve learned in the past few years how important it is to recognize, support and treat the whole person. This category is meant to do just that.” Following a competitive solicitation process, Sourcewell awarded cooperative purchasing contracts offering access to these suppliers: • The Family Centre | 102821-FMY Mental health counseling and supports, therapeutic groups, psychoeducational classes and workshops, and sign language interpretation and teletherapy services. • Global Teletherapy | 102821-GTY Speech and language pathology; occupational and physical therapy; school social workers, counselors and psychologists; general education mental health; social and emotional learning (SEL) support; and a speech language pathologist (SLP) platform. • LifeWorks | 102821-LFW Student mental health support; 24/7 masters-level counselors, real-time and crisis service, and multilingual support — including 150+ languages by appointment; telemedicine, video and IP appointments; LifeWorks-owned global clinical network; campus and community resource referrals; and health assessment and virtual fitness. • MindBeacon Health | 102821-MND A continuum of mental healthcare, including self-guided psychoeducational and wellness content, peer-to-peer support, guided cognitive behavioral therapy programs and live therapy sessions all offered virtually through a secure and private platform. • SWORD Health | 102821-SWD Support for employees and their families with chronic back and joint pain by pairing them with a licensed doctor of physical therapy and an FDA-listed medical device bringing care into their home. • Talkspace, Inc. | 102121-TKS
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Virtual counseling, therapy, psychiatry, self-guided tools and relationship programs; psychoeducation; emergency protocols; relationship app; and behavioral health medication and support. Sourcewell cooperative purchasing offers choice, value and peace of mind. Contracts are competitively solicited and delivered through your local dealer or representative. Search our contracts to expand your purchasing options. Learn more by contacting our client relations team at (877) 585-9706 or email.
Commercial truck industry reunites at Work Truck Week 2022 FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — There were smiles and handshakes all around when Work Truck Week 2022 returned to Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind., March 8-11. North America’s largest work truck event often felt more like a long-awaited reunion than a tradeshow, as a verified 12,696 industry professionals gathered in person for the first time in two years. Work Truck Week, which includes The Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit, is produced annually by NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry. Last year’s event was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Work Truck Week has always been the commercial vehicle industry hub, but this year felt extra special in light of everything we have been through since March 2020,” said Steve Carey, NTEA president & CEO. “People were excited to be together, shake hands, share ideas and explore the latest trucks, equipment and technology. In many ways, it delivered the sense of normalcy that our industry needed.” While overall event attendance was down about 7% versus 2020, Green Truck Summit, a full-day program focused on clean energy trends for commercial vehicles, set a record with a verified 835 participants — an increase of more than 58%. The Summit brings together government representatives, educators, fleets, manufacturers and innovators to provide updates on the work truck industry’s path to zero emissions. Hundreds of event attendees participated in the Work Truck Week Ride & Drive March 9-10. Ride & Drive featured 19 commercial vehicles with the latest advanced technologies, sustainability offerings and alternative fuel applications. Participants drove many of the vehicles on city streets. For more Work Truck Week coverage, including press releases from exhibitors holding press conferences, photos, videos and educational session recaps, visit worktruckweek.com/coverage. Attendees who purchased a Green Truck Summit or Work Truck Week Conference Package can access on-demand educational content through April 13 by logging in to their WTW22 Planner at wts22.mapyourshow.com/8_0/login/login.cfm and selecting on-demand. Work Truck Week returns to Indiana Convention Center March 7-10, 2023. Sign up to receive email updates about the event, including when registration opens in the fall, at worktruckweek. com/wtw23signup.
