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Name: Mountainside Medical Equipment
Address: 9262 Old River Road, Marcy, New York, 13403-3410, United States
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Trending Products: Top 10 Diabetic Supplies

Posted on February 22 2019

Today's trending products are brought to you by our favorite Diabetic supplies!

Mountainside Medical's Top 10 Diabetic Supplies

1. Gold Bond Ultimate Diabetics Dry Skin Rehydrating Lotion

Gold Bond Dry Skin Relief for Diabetics is formulated with aloe, vitamins, and 7 intensive healing moisturizers to help nourish, hydrate, and protect delicate skin while providing 24 hours of soothing relief. This non-greasy and fragrance free lotion is ideal for daily use to reduce the discomfort and irritation caused by dry, rough, cracking, and flaky skin. Dermatologist tested and recommended, 9 out of 10 diabetics experienced noticeable skin improvements within 1 hour!

2. Gold Bond Ultimate Diabetics Foot Cream

Gold Bond Ultimate Diabetics Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream is a comfortable and effective lotion that works to reduce skin discomfort, irritation, and dryness in order to provide excellent skin therapy. This non-irritating and hypoallergenic cream won't leave behind any greasy residue, and can be easily applied to provide the moisturization and protection that is required for healthy diabetic skin. Formulated with 7 intensive healing moisturizers, 9 out of 10 diabetes experienced noticeable skin improvements within 1 hour after application.

3. Insta-Glucose Gel

The Insta-Glucose Gel for Low Blood Sugar is a fast-acting, convenient, and ready to use glucose gel for the emergency treatment of low blood sugar. The full 24 gram dose of carbohydrates are measured to treat mild to moderate hypoglycemia, and is administered by twisting off the cap and swallowing the cherry flavored liquid. Absorption starts instantly, bringing relief in just a few minutes by boosting blood sugar levels. Take control of low blood sugar anytime, anywhere, and respond to insulin reaction quickly!

4. Freestyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System

The Freestyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System makes it easy and convenient to manage your diabetes while you're on the go. This device is small and discrete. It only requires a very small blood sample, with no coding required! The easy to read monitor, backlight, and test strip port light make it easy for you to test anywhere, anytime. This meter also offers a quick, 5 second average test time!

5. Diabetic Tussin

Diabetic Tussin is an expectorant and cough suppressant that is comparable to Robitussin DM. Made with Guaifenesin USP, this non-narcotic cough syrup is clear, alcohol free, sugar free, and cherry flavored.

6. Alpha Betic Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Betic Alpha Lipoic Acid are sugar free supplements that help support nerve function. Specifically designed for diabetics, the alpha betic formula balances nutrients and protects from oxidative stress.

7. Medicool Dia-Pak Deluxe Diabetic Organizer

The Medicool Dia-Pak Deluxe Diabetic Organizer is designed to keep your insulin and related diabetic supplies organized in the most portable, convenient, and effective way. Perfect for on the go travel away from home, or to even use at home, this bag is an insulated, compact carrying case. The Diabetic Organizer is made of durable, water resistant nylon and has pockets for organizing up to 2 weeks worth of necessary diabetic supplies in a variety of pockets and storage compartments. The Deluxe is the largest Dia-Pak style available, used to accommodate more supplies, and comes with a free cold gel pack to keep your insulin cool for hours!

8. Freestyle Lancets (100 Count)

The Freestyle Lancets are sterile, single use lancets intended to be used with the Freestyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System. These lancets are used to draw blood for patients with diabetes. They are lightweight and simple to use.

9. Medicool DI Eyeglass Style Insulin Protector

The Medicool DI Eyeglass Style Insulin Protector is a small, stylish case for carrying and transporting insulin and syringes. The designer eyeglass case is made of lightweight aluminum that features a fitted insert that holds 2 vials of insulin, 2 syringes, and alcohol swabs. The case is small enough to fit comfortable in your pocket or purse.

10. Vial Cooler & Protector Case

The Medicool Vial Cooler and Protector Case is designed to keep injection vials and insulin vials cold for up to 12 hours. This cooler has a durable blue case, a convenient carrying strap, and pockets for storing items, such as syringes, prep pads, and much more. This cooler is big enough to hold 2 vials and comes with 2 cold packs, so you have one to use while you refrigerate the other.

To see a full list of our Diabetes supplies, click this link, or call us at 1-888-687-4334 to speak with one of our friendly representatives!
What's Trending Thursday: OmniShield AMS Anti-Microbial Vinyl Gloves

Posted on February 21 2019

Food safety is vital to keeping our society healthy, but new challenges in keeping our food supply free from contaminants emerge all the time. We've seen a number of widespread contamination issues occur in recent years, at popular restaurants and even in staple products like lettuce. Here's the facts about foodborne illness:
- 1 in 6 Americans yearly gets sick from eating contaminated foods.
- 48 million people yearly get sick from eating contaminated foods.
- Over 250 different foodborne diseases have been identified.
Contamination can happen at any point in the food production chain, but there are steps any industry or employee can take in helping to prevent it. One of the most important steps is safely handling food products, and that starts with sterile, disposable gloves. Omni International Corp's OmniShield disposable vinyl gloves with Anti-Microbial Solutions LLC (AMS) Technology are the gloves to choose.

What is AMS Technology?

Many anti-microbial products are bactericidal: they kill bacteria and fungi. This can have detrimental, long-term consequences as these organisms may develop a resistance to these products. One of the biggest challenges in food safety is antibiotic resistance stemming from overuse of antibiotics, for example. AMS Technology, rather than just killing bacteria, is also bacteriostatic: it prevents bacterial growth. This technology inhibits the growth of microorganisms via electrochemical action that disrupts their cell walls; this prevents the microorganism from functioning or reproducing. It also prevents fungi from reproducing via mitosis (cell division). OmniShield gloves don't just kill microorganisms, but destroy their potential to grow and spread.

How is AMS Technology incorporated?

Many gloves are treated with anti-microbial substances, but the problem with this is that these substances can be wiped off through use, removing the gloves' bactericidal properties. AMS Technology is incorporated into OmniShield's glove during the compounding stage, before the gloves are molded. All of the gloves' anti-microbial properties are found throughout the material, and retain their ability to kill bacteria and inhibit its growth for as long as the gloves can be worn.

What features do OmniShield gloves have?

OmniShield gloves are 100% synthetic vinyl, with no natural rubber latex, allowing for their use by those with latex allergies. They're designed with food service and production in mind.

Other features:
- Four standard sizes available.
- 100/box.
- Permeating, EPA approved, anti-microbial solution.
- Non-carcinogenic.
- Non-allergenic.
- DOP and DEHP free.
- California Proposition 65 compliant.
- Powder free.
The Importance of An Emergency Checklist

Posted on February 20 2019

Emergencies can, and often happen at the most unexpected and inopportune times. For this reason, it is important to carry an emergency medical checklist with you at all times.

What is the emergency checklist and why do you need one?

An Emergency Medical list is essentially a life-saving list that can help you and others in case of an emergency. For instance, if you're driving and get into an accident - a first responder will be able to obtain all of the information that he or she needs while attending to you.

Your emergency list should always contain 5 important things:
- Your first and last name
- Your home address - including street, city, and zip code
- Any medical conditions that you have
- Any medications that you currently take or are prescribed
- An emergency contact phone number - this can be the phone number of a family member, close friend, anyone that you can trust to be your emergency contact
All of this information will greatly help a first responder or rescuer in case of an emergency. Be sure to create yours as soon as you can!
Mountainside Medical Equipment: Who We Are and What We're About

Posted on February 19 2019

Winter is a wearying season, and it can make it hard to pick yourself up in the morning and show up to work with energy. Everyone needs to recharge sometimes, and one of the best ways to do that is to remind yourself of your goals and what you've accomplished. With that in mind, we'd like to present some facts about Mountainside Medical Equipment as a way of explaining how we started out and got to the point where we became your number one medical supplier.

In Operation Since 2002

That's right, we've been in business for 16 years, and not always at the same level we're at now. When Mountainside was founded, owners Martin Zarnock Sr. and Jr. operated it out of Marty Jr.'s apartment and initially focused on procuring supplies for nursing homes in and around Central New York. From there Mountainside grew into a business with a custom-built office and warehouse facility, as well as a website that serves both U.S. and international customers and whose products consistently top Google searches.

The size of our business is not a source of bragging rights, but rather an opportunity. Due to an expansive list of product offerings and a large distribution network, Mountainside is able to provide affordable and effective medical products that meet the needs of a complex, ever-expanding client base. We're able to offer not only great products but also exceptional knowledge and support to individual customers, nursing homes, veterinary clinics, government services, and hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Family-Owned and Community-Focused in Marcy, New York

Mountainside Medical Equipment has always been a family venture, from its early days being operated from that apartment. Marty Zarnock Sr. and Jr. have been working together since Marty Jr. graduated high school, when both were employed by a different medical supplier. And at Mountainside, they're joined by Marty Sr.'s daughter Christina Nelson and her husband Rory; it's also a common sight to see not only other family members stop by our offices, but also their pets (including 2 adorable dogs who you may see occasionally pop up in pictures on our Facebook page).

In addition, Mountainside is still involved in the community of Marcy and the surrounding region, despite the international reach of our online presence. Our first freestanding location was in a building owned by Heritage Health Care of Utica, NY, one of our first clients and still one we work with. We regularly take part in events run by local not-for-profit organizations, as well as support VA hospitals and centers. We also operate a medical supply outlet store at our location in Marcy, providing our community with an accessible store nearby to purchase high-quality medical products while having direct support and guidance from our staff professionals.

A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Mountainside Medical's status as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business isn't just a state classification; it's a fundamental part of the values by which we do business. Marty Sr. discovered his passion for providing necessary and life-saving medical supplies while enlisted as a Sergeant in the United States Army and deployed in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. Assisting injured soldiers as well as being struck by shrapnel from a bomb taught Marty Sr. the value of having easy access to medical goods. Chronic health problems caused by exposure to wartime chemicals have only further strengthened his dedication to providing exceptional medical supplies and services to people, as well as assisting and caring for veterans who have returned from duty.

An Industry Innovator

We're never content to rest on our laurels. Mountainside Medical strives to be at the forefront of the medical industry. How do we do this?
- By championing inventive new products. We've been energized by all the activity surrounding CBD oil and excited by studies suggesting its use for both people and even pets. We're always looking for the next big thing!
- By meeting difficult needs. Sometimes that means assistive living devices or physical therapy supplies, but we also want to provide the best equipment to those who serve. With the opioid epidemic raging on, we're working to get first responders and law enforcement tools like Naloxone that they need to control this crisis.
- By staying connected. We publish daily articles to help keep our customers informed about the newest developments in medicine and their choices in medical care. Great medical care is made more accessible when people know the options available to them.
An Award-Winning Company

Awards aren't easy to come by in fields where great numbers of people do such necessary work -- often the continuous daily efforts made by medical companies go unremarked upon. It's a field where so many people have such complex and urgent needs that it's easy to miss how much work and innovation creates the systems and supply chains that fulfill those needs. But earlier this year, Mountainside Medical Equipment was honored with the NDC Trendsetter Award, given only to 2 businesses out of the hundreds that work with National Distribution & Contracting, a massive health care supply chain company.

The Trendsetter Award is given to medical suppliers who continue to push the boundaries of the healthcare industry by further elevating the consumer experience and rising above industry standards by constantly excelling and being on the forefront of business growth. Here at Mountainside, we consider exponential business growth is proof of the elevated customer service we strive for. The tremendous 16-year journey we've been on has always been grounded in our values of honesty, dependability, and dedication.
5 Common Items to Have in Your Home

Posted on February 18 2019

Life happens when you're at home. Whether you're a busy mom trying to gather all of your kids for dinner, a couple enjoying the perks of retirement, or an individual living your best life with your dogs and/or cats, stuff happens. When it does, you need to be equipped with the most common and necessary items for your household!

Mountainside Medical's 5 Common Essential Items for the Home

1. Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Wipes

Germs are everywhere and it is always important to have proper cleaning supplies on hand to disinfect, or to even simply clean up a mess. Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipes are alcohol based, disposable, surface disinfectant wipes that are made to clean and disinfect hard surfaces, including children's toys. These wipes kill E.coli, Herpes Simplex Type 2, H1N1 Virus, Influenza A, RSV, HIV-1, and VRE in under a minute. Sani Cloth Wipes are made with a strong construction, and are effective in killing 15 different microorganisms.

2. Cold & Flu Medication

When the cold or flu strikes, be prepared with the proper medication to help relieve your symptoms before they get out of hand. Alka Seltzer Plus is just one of the many cold and flu medications that we offer! See the full listing of cold and flu medications here!

3. Pain Relievers

Headaches, neckaches, fevers, or for any type of pain, it is always essential to have a pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, on hand! We have various forms of pain relief medication available. See more by clicking here!

4. First Aid Kits

When accidents happen, such as minor injuries, cuts, scrapes or bruises, let a first aid kit, such as the All Purpose First Aid Kit, be there for you! Be sure to have your kit fully stocked with all of the essential supplies to quickly treat minor medical injuries - antibiotic ointment, band-aids, exam gloves, tapes and gauze bandages - just to name a few!

5. Hydrogen Peroxide

For use as a topical antiseptic agent and for first aid treatment for minor cuts and skin abrasions, hydrogen peroxide is something that is a must have in every home!

To see a full listing of our first aid supplies, visit www.mountainside-medical.com, or call 1-888-687-4334 for more information on pricing and availability!