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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