WHAT ’ S NEWS IN PENN HILLS
ROUDEBUSH NAMED 2018 BEST BUSINESS WOMAN OF PITTSBURGH BY WSBA
Shana Roudebush , co-founder of Pixelab Studios , was announced as the 2018 Best Business Woman of Pittsburgh by the Women ’ s Small Business Association ( WSBA ) at its 8th annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference in April . This title is awarded to women who have achieved the highest degree of professional excellence and whose work has had an impact within the Pittsburgh region .
Roudebush was honored because of her dedicated service to the Pittsburgh business community , along with her business partner and husband , Brandon Roudebush . The mission of Pixelab Studios is to assist entrepreneurs and small companies grow their business through video marketing .
Shana Roudebush has been actively involved in WSBA in the past year , helping women entrepreneurs grow and achieve their potential . Over that time , she has had the opportunity to meet with many women business owners and entrepreneurs to discuss their business plans and marketing goals , as well as to help them discover the social media and video marketing tools most beneficial to their overall business growth and success .
“ When I joined WSBA , I was searching for a simple business networking opportunity . What I discovered was a community of women who strive to build each other up and support one another , regardless of immediate gain for themselves . I was able to connect with women on both personal and professional levels , sharing ideas and advice freely . While business networking is a key part of WSBA , I believe an equally important aspect is being available for one another , helping each other achieve .”
Roudebush is the production coordinator at Pixelab Studios , working closely with business owners and entrepreneurs , as well as marketing and sales teams , to grow their business through digital media planning , production and promotion .
In addition to WSBA , she is a dedicated member of the Golden Triangle Executives Association , the American Marketing Association , the Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce , and the Business Women ’ s Connection in Pittsburgh . She is also the Co-Committee Chair for the American Marketing Association Women in Marketing event series , as well as co-host of WSBA-East Network Luncheon .
As a Duquesne University alumna , Roudebush has carried the school ’ s mission statement principles with her throughout her everyday life , including a commitment to excellence , concern for moral and spiritual values , maintaining an atmosphere open to diversity , attention to global concerns , and , most importantly to her , service to others .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE LEAD TESTING FOR CHILDREN
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering free blood lead level testing for uninsured and underinsured children in Allegheny County . Parents and / or guardians should call the health department at 412.687.2243 to find out if they qualify for these services .
Testing will be done at ACHD ’ s Immunization Clinic on Tuesday , 9 a . m . to noon and Thursday , noon to 4 p . m . each week . No advance appointment is necessary . The clinic is located on the fourth floor of the Hartley Rose Building ( 425 First Avenue , Pittsburgh PA 15219 ); patrons are advised to enter the building via Cherry Way .
“ To support the new universal lead screening regulation in Allegheny County , we are pleased to announce our new lead testing services for uninsured and underinsured children ,” said Dr . Karen Hacker , ACHD Director . “ In Allegheny County , children can be exposed to lead from multiple sources including paint , dust , soil and water . Blood lead testing is an important strategy to identify children who have been exposed and intervene .”
Blood lead level tests at the Immunization Clinic will be done via a capillary screen or what is commonly referred to as a “ finger stick .” Children with elevated test results from the capillary screen will be referred to their primary care provider to have a required confirmatory blood draw ( a venous test ) at another location as prescribed by the child ’ s health care provider .
ACHD is reminding parents and providers that the regulation requiring all children in the county , unless otherwise exempted , to have their blood lead levels tested went into effect on January 1 , 2018 . The regulation , which applies to all residents and schools of Allegheny County , is meant to boost early detection and treatment of lead poisoning and reduce the incidence , impact , and cost of the problem . It also will enhance countywide surveillance of childhood lead poisoning .
For more information about ACHD ’ s approach to preventing lead exposure , visit achd . net / lead . n
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