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Northwell hospitals choose Vestagen's Vestex fabric

20 Aug '16

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Vestagen Protective Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced performance textile products and technologies, has announced that medical professionals at Cohen children's medical centre in New Hyde Park, NY and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY from Northwell Health, one of the nation's largest healthcare systems, have chosen scrubs and lab coats protected by Vestagen's proprietary Vestex fabric.

Northwell Health is the first system in the New York region to switch to Vestex uniforms.

Vestex combines innovative fluid-repellence, antimicrobial, and breathability technologies designed for everyday protection from unanticipated exposure to body fluids and the associated possibility of microorganism transmission. A peer reviewed hospital-based study published in a leading medical journal showed reduced acquisition and retention of microorganisms on Vestex scrubs compared to conventional healthcare uniforms.

Medical professionals in the haematology-oncology unit at Cohen children's medical centre were the first caregivers in Northwell Health to begin wearing technology-driven Vestex uniforms. Seven months later, 60 per cent of Cohen's caregivers are using scrubs. Given the high level of satisfaction with the new uniforms, Northwell Health is considering expanding their use to other hospitals across the health system.

Bill Bold, chief executive officer of Vestagen said, “Northwell Health is the largest healthcare provider in New York and we are delighted that they are leading the way in adopting active barrier uniforms protected by Vestex. The decision to provide Vestex-protected uniforms to the healthcare staff at two of their premier institutions is a tangible sign of Northwell's commitment to their employees and patients. They also have been forward-looking in working with us to create an internet-based store designed and operated solely for use by Northwell staff, which simplifies and facilitates access to Vestex uniforms. The roll-out has proceeded very smoothly to date and we look forward to working with additional Northwell facilities going forward.” (GK)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India