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NAFC And NorthShore Partner To End Stigma Associated with Incontinence

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NAFC AND NORTHSHORE Announce Alignment On Organizational Missions

Charleston, SC (January 13, 2023) – NAFC is proud to name Northshore as a 2023 Trusted Partner.

The National Association for Continence, the nation’s leading advocate for people living with bladder and bowel disorders, announced today that NorthShore Care Supply renewed their committment to NAFC’s Trusted Partner Program. NAFC Trusted Partners are organizations that have demonstrated an industry-leading standard for incontinence care product quality and customer service.

For more than 30 years, the NAFC has worked directly with members of the industry to fulfill its mission of educating patients and providing access to effective, proven products. Trusted Partners are selected following a rigorous review process that ensures they meet or exceed customer expectations for product excellence, value, and responsiveness.

“NAFC seeks to provide consumers with information about high-quality products to treat their incontinence,” said Steve Gregg, executive director of the non-profit NAFC. “As the foremost voice for those facing incontinence, we have a responsibility to make certain that the companies we recommend pass a very high bar. With its incredible customer service and wide range of brands and products, and excellent prices, we’re proud to say that NorthShore Care Supply does.”

ABOUT NorthShore Care Supply

Since 2002, NorthShore Care Supply has provided premium adult diapers and incontinence products to over 2.5 million individuals. NorthShore is on a mission to improve the lives of adults, families, and caregivers with premium products with up to 3x the protection of store brands.
NorthShore Care Supply is passionate about helping individuals find a product that works for their unique situation, so they live life to the fullest.
NorthShore offers stylish, absorbent adult diapers, inspirational merchandise, and participates in #EndHealthStigma initiatives to help reduce the stigma associated with incontinence.

ABOUT NAFC

National Association for Continence is a national, private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and related pelvic floor disorders. NAFC’s purpose is to be the leading source for public education and advocacy about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management alternatives for incontinence. More information is available online at www.NAFC.org.PMF

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