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ERT eClinical Solutions Support 75% of 2019 FDA Approvals


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“We are honored that so many bio-pharmaceutical companies have relied on ERT to support their drug development efforts, and very proud of the important role our employees play in improving patient health,” said Jim Corrigan, President and CEO of ERT.

ERT, a global data and technology company that captures critical endpoint data while minimizing uncertainty and risk in clinical trials, today announced an ERT record: 75% of the compounds approved by U.S. FDA in 2019 were developed using one or more of ERT’s eClinical solutions during the drug development process.

ERT delivers innovative imaging, cardiac safety, respiratory, and electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) solutions that help biopharmaceutical companies meet global regulators’ strict guidelines for demonstrating the safety and efficacy of new medical compounds. ERT’s eClinical solutions were involved in the clinical trials of 36 compounds that gained FDA approval during 2019. These compounds represent a wide spectrum of therapeutic areas, and now have the opportunity to make a big difference for patients diagnosed with various forms of cancer and rare disease, CNS and hematologic disorders, infections, and other diseases.

“We are honored that so many bio-pharmaceutical companies have relied on ERT to support their drug development efforts, and very proud of the important role our employees play in improving patient health,” said Jim Corrigan, President and CEO of ERT. “We look forward to strengthening our relationships with these global organizations and continuing to provide innovative solutions that help them develop novel treatments for patients in need.”

For more information on ERT’s suite of proven eClinical solutions, visit ert.com.

About ERT

ERT is a global data and technology company that minimizes uncertainty and risk in clinical trials so that its customers can move ahead with confidence. With nearly 50 years of clinical and therapeutic experience, ERT balances knowledge of what works with a vision for what’s next, so it can adapt without compromising standards.

Powered by the company’s EXPERT® technology platform, ERT’s solutions enhance trial oversight, enable site optimization, increase patient engagement and measure the efficacy of new clinical treatments while ensuring patient safety. Since 2013, more than half of all FDA drug approvals came from ERT-supported studies. Pharma companies, biotechs and CROs have relied on ERT solutions across 15,000 studies, spanning more than four million patients to date. By identifying trial risks before they become problems, ERT enables customers to bring clinical treatments to patients quickly – and with confidence.

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Crowley Company Honored with Modern Library Awards, Office of Economic Development Top 50 Ranking


These are two very different honors that underscore our mission to provide the best in scanners and services to the archives and records management industries, to create a company that makes an impact in our local communities and to provide growth and work-life opportunities for our employees.

The Crowley Company (Crowley), a worldwide leader in digitization scanning solutions and conversion services, is pleased to announce two honors bestowed this week: three platinum Modern Library (MLA) awards and a place on the Frederick County Top 50 Workplaces list.

Crowley Company president, Patrick Crowley, notes, “These are two very different honors that underscore our mission to provide the best in scanners and services to the archives and records management industries, to create a company that makes an impact in our local communities and to provide growth and work-life opportunities for our employees. To receive both honors in one week in a new year is humbling as well as encouraging. Neither would have been possible without the efforts of our staff, vendors and distributors. I’m truly appreciative to each for the positive attention these awards evoke toward the Crowley brand and pledge to continue to build a company of which we can all be proud.”

Digital Scanners, Digitization Services Receive 2020 Modern Library Awards

The Modern Library Awards were created by LibraryWorks to recognize the top products and services in the library industry. Applications were submitted in the Fall of 2019, batched into small groups and sent to the LibraryWorks database of more than 80,000 librarians at public, K-12, academic and special libraries for judging.

Only customers having experience with the products or services submitted were permitted to judge, resulting in an unbiased format. All entries were ranked and scored by direct end-users rather than on written entry alone. Judging was on a scale of 1-10 and covered the areas of functionality, value and customer service.

Crowley’s entries were awarded platinum, the highest accolade possible, in 2020. These include:

Crowley Imaging. As a repository for historical and collected works and records, libraries comprise a significant portion of Crowley Imaging’s digitization services clientele. Since 1980, Crowley has served the preservation needs of archivists, librarians, historians and records managers by digitizing important cultural heritage documents, newspapers, maps, books, microfilm, photographs, slides and other media. Crowley’s own history is steeped in micrographics, ensuring a full understanding of the analog-to-digital cycle and its unique challenges. As a manufacturer and reseller of the best-known scanner brands in the industry, Crowley Imaging’s access to technology for quality digitization is unparalleled, resulting in the divisions’s third MLA platinum distinction.

Mekel Technology MACH-series microfilm scanners. Manufactured by The Crowley Company, the MACH-series scanners are two-time platinum (2020, 2016) and one-time gold (2018) MLA award winners. The MACH-series scanners, powered by Crowley’s custom Quantum software suite, are a staple for libraries with large collections of microfilm. Designed to handle a wide variety of 16mm and 35mm microfilm types, Mekel scanners provide superior, FADGI-rated image quality at high scan speeds.

The Mekel Technology MACH10 is known for its image quality and speed, capturing a 100′ roll in 2.5 minutes with up to 600 dpi true optical resolution. The MACH12, used in libraries and service bureaus to fulfill National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants and to meet National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) requirements, offers up to 750 dpi true optical resolution. The MACH5 and the new portable MACH Mini models round out the scanner series.

Zeutschel zeta. A multi-year honoree, garnering both gold and platinum awards since the programs’ inception in 2015, the “plug in and scan” Zeutschel zeta scan system has become a patron and staff favorite in libraries around the world. Since its 2011 introduction to the market, the zeta has gained popularity for its ILL-compatibility, compact size, media flexibility, image quality and touchscreen ease. In 2019, Zeutschel released a Windows 10 version boasting a 21.5” full HD resolution touch panel, an even faster processor and enhanced software features. Used for both walk-up and back-office digitization, A2-sized bound or loose material is placed face-up on the split cradle for spine protection. Scans can be printed, saved via USB or delivered electronically as images or single/multi-page PDF’s in resolutions ranging from 300-600 dpi. Cost-savings are quickly accrued via reduced/eliminated wear and tear on the original media, reduced staff time (requires little training and no daily maintenance), reduced paper/toner fees and increased energy efficiency. The zeta scan system can also be fitted with any traditional pay-per-use system for enhanced savings and earnings.

Since 2015, The Crowley Company products and services have won a total of 18 Modern Library Awards. View them all here.

Crowley Named to Frederick County (Md.) Top 50 Workplaces

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) this week named The Crowley Company one of its Top 50 Workplaces. Selected from among 132 nominations, Crowley was judged and selected on the following criteria:


  • Median salary
  • Employee benefits
  • Community involvement
  • Work environment
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Work-life balance

The Crowley Company is headquartered in Frederick. The firm also has manufacturing and sales offices in Basingstoke, U.K., Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Lynchburg, Va., Madison Heights, Mich., San Dimas, Calif. and Stamford, Conn.

“These companies are a major reason Frederick County continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family. They have made it clear that their most important asset is their workforce, and they contribute to the success and overall health of Frederick County,” said County Executive Jan Gardner and OED’s Executive Director Helen Propheter in a joint message.

Learn more about Frederick County, Md. here.

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About The Crowley Company

The Crowley Company is a world leader in digital scanning technologies manufacture and resale and provides an extensive number of digital document and film conversion services to the library, academic, publishing, commercial, government and archive sectors.

About LibraryWorks

LibraryWorks helps administrators to make informed decisions about library technology, automation and software, collection development and management, facilities and furnishings, staffing, purchasing, and other areas that drive effective strategic planning and day-to-day operations. The LibraryWorks family of resources can help to identify best practices, monitor trends, evaluate new products and services, apply for grants and funding, post or find a job, and even enjoy some library humor.

About the Frederick County of Maryland Office of Economic Development

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) is the catalyst for economic growth in Frederick County. Our mission is to increase the overall economic health of Frederick County through attracting new businesses in our targeted industries and helping existing businesses be more successful.

NIRA Skin Now Offering Equity Crowdfunding Through StartEngine


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“We’re thrilled to start 2020 with massive growth from our initial launch of September 2019 and offer the general public the opportunity to invest at such an early stage in our growth through our StartEngine campaign,” says President & Founder David Bean.

NIRA Skin (http://www.NIRAskin.com), a new at-home skincare laser with 12 patents and FDA-clearance, is now offering the general public an opportunity to invest in their technology through crowdfunding at StartEngine. In order to scale marketing, research and development, operations, and production to meet demand to grow the company, Dermal Photonics Corp. (maker of NIRA Skin) is looking to raise $1.07M. The Dermal Photonics campaign with StartEngine launches today (https://www.startengine.com/nira-skin) with the goal of raising $1.07M with the opportunity start investing as little as $250 to buy shares at $1.06 per share.

The NIRA Skincare Laser noticeably reduces fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes with only 2 minutes of daily usage, all in the comfort of your own home. NIRA Skin’s system is the first of its kind, delivering dramatic and lasting improvements by stimulating natural collagen production to renew skin without causing pain or redness. The NIRA Skincare Laser is FDA-cleared with proven safety and efficacy based on clinical studies that were reviewed and cleared by the US government.

The NIRA Skincare Laser, which uses cutting-edge semiconductor technology, is the most advanced at-home skincare laser on the market. NIRA is safe, affordable, and easy-to-use without any pain or redness. The technology works by reversing the loss of collagen using a non-fractional and non-linear laser fluence to gently heat the dermis above the point of heat-shock protein (HSP) formation, and just below the pain threshold. This provides comparable collagen production as compared to professional fractional lasers used by dermatologist, plus NIRA avoids the pain and erythema.

“We’re thrilled to start 2020 with massive growth from our initial launch of September 2019 and offer the general public the opportunity to invest at such an early stage in our growth through our StartEngine campaign,” says President & Founder David Bean. Bean is a seasoned entrepreneur who developed successful laser technologies for professional medical, surgical, military, and telecom systems. “The $100B skincare market is ripe for disruption and with strong indicators from our clinical study, we are in a great position to become a market leader. We’re excited to expand our mission to bring professional dermatology at home to everyone not only in the US but across the Globe.”

The device is available for sale at http://www.NIRAskin.com for $399 or bundled with NIRA’S Advanced Hyaluronic Acid Serum for $425. Free shipping and a 90-day, money back guarantee is included.

The StartEngine campaign launches today at https://www.startengine.com/nira-skin and backers will have the option to invest for as little as $246.56. The StartEngine campaign will run for 90 days through April 7th, 2020. Special bonuses are offered to early investors. If they invest $500 or more within the first 48 hours, they will receive $500 worth of free product. And, if they invest $500 or more within 3 to 7 days, they will receive $450 in free product.

More information about NIRA Skin can be found at http://www.NIRAskin.com and the equity crowdfunding campaign through StartEngine campaign can be found at: https://www.startengine.com/nira-skin.

About NIRA

NIRA Skin is committed to providing the newest generation skincare solutions to help improve the health and beauty of your skin. We believe everyone should have access to professional level skincare at home and at an affordable price. NIRA Skin brings you the same technology used by professionals into the home, with an easy-to-use program that is enjoyable to use and guarantees results. http://www.NIRAskin.com

About Dermal Photonics Corporation

Dermal Photonics Corporation, maker of NIRA Skin, is a beauty and wellness company bringing professional skincare to the home market by using the latest science to create proven, effective anti-aging beauty products. Dermal Photonics believes that bringing science and nature together will yield the best and most beautiful results. Years ago, our founder was first to create the laser diode technology used in professional medical systems costing $50,000 to over $100,000. By harnessing innovations in microprocessor and semiconductor technology, we are now able to make this same technology affordable and simple to use for consumers.

Dermal Photonics Corporation is located in Peabody, Massachusetts, USA where all Dermal Photonics products are designed, assembled and manufactured. Dermal Photonics is committed to the highest levels of product quality and customer service.

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VirTrial Wins Digital Health Solutions Category in the Fierce Innovation Awards – Life Sciences Edition 2019


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VirTrial is committed to improving the clinical research process by enabling innovative technological solutions to solve long-standing industry challenges.

VirTrial announced today that it has been selected as a winner in this year’s Fierce Innovation Awards – Life Sciences Edition, a peer reviewed awards program from the publisher of FierceBiotech and FiercePharma. The competition highlights companies that demonstrated innovative solutions, technologies, and services that have the potential to make the greatest impact for biotech and pharma companies. VirTrial was recognized as the winner of the Digital Health Solutions category.

The company was selected for its industry leading Virtual Care Management (VCM) program. The program is a new breed of telemedicine platform customized specifically for hybrid decentralized clinical trials (DCT) in the clinical research industry. It combines video, text, and email to offer convenience to patients, thereby increasing patient recruitment and retention. The end result is improved outcomes saving pharmaceutical companies time and money getting medications to market faster.

All applications were evaluated based on the following criteria: effectiveness, technical innovation, competitive advantage, financial impact, and true innovation. Finalists’ applications were reviewed and judged by an exclusive panel of executives from major biotech and pharma companies including Astellas, PPD Corporate Development & Strategy, Signant Health, Medidata Solutions, Accenture’s Global Applied Life Sciences Solutions Practice, Angelica Therapeutics, (NIHR) Clinical Research Network, Biotech Research Group, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, and BrightInsight, a Flex Company.

“VirTrial is committed to improving the clinical research process by enabling innovative technological solutions to solve long-standing industry challenges,” said VirTrial CEO, Mark Hanley. “Our entire management team has spent years in the clinical research industry and we stay closely connected to the community to understand their evolving needs. I’m honored that our program was recognized by FierceBiotech and FiercePharma for our best in class telemedicine solution.”

Winners are profiled in the 2019 Innovation Report published by FierceHealthcare.

About VirTrial

VirTrial is a telemedicine company providing a stable, long-standing virtual care management (VCM) platform to transform the clinical trial industry. The platform combines video, text, and email allowing pharmaceutical companies and CROs to create patient centric Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs) by replacing some study visits with virtual visits. The vision is for 25-50% of visits to be conducted virtually creating a hybrid model. This model is ideally suited for Phase III/Phase IV trials where patient compliance can be assessed from any location. The VirTrial app is supported on any device (Android, Apple, tablet, computer) and can be used by any site. It is hosted in a secure cloud-based environment and is HIPAA and GDPR compliant.

VirTrial enables greater accessibility to trials for patients, higher performance by clinical trial sites, and improved outcomes for pharmaceutical companies. Working together we can bring better medications to market more quickly.

To learn more about VirTrial, visit https://www.virtrial.com

About Questex

At Questex, we are passionate about driving business outcomes. We connect buyers and sellers and help both achieve their goals. We are online, on devices and live with experiential engagements. We understand the buyer’s behavior and evolving needs and connect them with the seller through continual touchpoints. From discovery through purchase and purchase through advocacy, we supply unmatched access, insight, engagement and turnkey solutions all in one place.

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DataBank Announces New Chief Revenue Officer


Michael Kortan

Michael Kortan, Chief Revenue Officer, DataBank

Mike is joining us at a very important time as we prepare to drive the next phase of growth with our expanding portfolio of solutions. We believe Mike’s deep experience in successfully leading and growing technology-based businesses is a strong fit to advance our efforts going forward.

DataBank, a leading provider of business process solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Michael Kortan as Chief Revenue Officer of DataBank, A Kyocera Group Company. He will report to Matt Charlson, President of DataBank.

Kortan’s appointment comes as DataBank seeks to transform and position the company for a significant growth trajectory in customer acquisition and business operations. Kortan will lead all revenue-related functions and will be responsible for DataBank’s strategic go-to-market architecture. Kortan is a key addition to the company’s continued expansion and evolution through the next generation of digital solutions.

“We are starting the decade strong and I am pleased Mike is joining our executive team to help DataBank capitalize on the emerging opportunities in our industry,” said Matt Charlson, President at DataBank. “He is joining us at a very important time as we prepare to drive the next phase of growth with our expanding portfolio of solutions. We believe Mike’s deep experience in successfully leading and growing technology-based businesses is a strong fit to advance our efforts going forward.”

Prior to his appointment, Kortan was Vice President of the Americas for Xerox, where he was responsible for the growth and oversight of the digital technology solutions for Xerox clients in the North America.

Kortan has a long history of leading organizations at rapidly scaling technology companies that include leading global software strategies for content digitization, business process management, AI, workflow, outsourcing, and RPA across a spectrum of industries. In addition to Xerox, Kortan served as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at PartsSource and also held leadership roles at Bottomline Technologies and Hyland Software where he successfully worked to position both companies as industry leaders.

“I am excited to join DataBank at a key juncture in the company’s evolution,” said Kortan. “Our opportunity to leverage Databank’s rich history of world-class solutions combined with industry-specific expertise using the next generation of technologies is both unique and exciting.”

About DataBank IMX, A Kyocera Group Company

DataBank is North America’s leading end-to-end business process solution provider. With the most experience in the industry, we’re proud to offer award-winning solutions to thousands of customers nationwide. We provide a wide host of offerings that help organizations simplify their business processes including document scanning, data capture solutions, enterprise content management software, business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, and workflow design and implementation. For more information, visit DataBankIMX.com.

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Chapters Health System Names Healthcare Industry Leader as New Vice President of Care Navigation


Shelly Brandt

Shelly Brandt, RN, MSN, MBA, FACHE, Vice President of Care Navigation, Chapters Health System

“For more than 11 years, Shelly has exemplified what it truly means to be a change leader by inspiring team members to achieve greater goals with education, coaching and accountability,” said Dean Forman, chief operating officer at Chapters Health.

Chapters Health System, one of the nation’s premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Shelly Brandt, RN, MSN, MBA, FACHE, as the organization’s new vice president of care navigation. She will start in this role on Monday, February 3, 2020. Brandt will be provide leadership and oversight of all functions of the Care Navigation Center.

“At Chapters Health, we are pleased to have Shelly join our family,” said Dean Forman, chief operating officer at Chapters Health. “For more than 11 years, Shelly has exemplified what it truly means to be a change leader by inspiring team members to achieve greater goals with education, coaching and accountability.

Prior to joining Chapters Health, Brandt was the administrative director of care progression at AdventHealth Tampa, and either led or created collaborative initiatives to improve outcomes such as the transitional care clinic. She started her career in Wisconsin working with developmentally delayed individuals to support them living in the community. On the nursing side, Brandt began as a certified nursing assistant, incrementally progressed to licensed practical nurse and then as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit before moving to ER/Trauma. Upon arrival in Florida, Brandt was a charge nurse and preceptor in the Emergency Department at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, which garnered a promotion to the Director of Advance Clinicals followed by her appointment as the Director of Case Management.

Brandt received her Bachelor of Nursing Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and earned master’s degrees in both nursing science and business administration from the University of Phoenix. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, served on the board of the National Alliance for Mental Illness and holds a Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

About Chapters Health System

As a progressive leader and premier health system, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative home health, palliative and hospice care along with durable medical equipment and pharmacy services. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Chapters Health Home Care, Chapters Health Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice, located in Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Martin, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and St. Lucie counties. All offerings are provided in order to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. To learn more, visit http://www.chaptershealth.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Care Navigation Center

With the mission of offering the best care at the right time in the right place every time being top of mind, the Care Navigation Center was born. Slated to open in spring 2020, all calls coming into the center will be answered by care navigation specialists who are trained Chapters Health registered nurses. With 11 contiguous counties in central Florida, Chapters Health offers a variety of programs from home health to palliative care to hospice, as well as direct access to Chapters Health-owned pharmacy services and durable medical equipment for greater coordination. In real time, these team members will determine the needs of the callers and coordinate care and resources to best meet their goals. Care navigation specialists will also have the ability to make recommendations to callers for services Chapters Health does not provide directly.

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Optical Industry Leader See Worthy Patches Continues Its Efforts to Normalize Patching With Release of Latest Collection


With an increasing amount of families needing patching resources, See Worthy Patches has responded yet again with a new collection to continue its efforts in bringing awareness to amblyopia and making the journey much easier for every family affected.

The new product series includes; The Winter box that includes snowflake, seal, candy, and narwhal patches, The Adventure box that include pirate, pirate ship, tiger eye, and lizard eye patches, The Magical box that includes pink pirate, palms, mermaid, and unicorn patches and The Foodie box that include oranges, donuts, watermelon, and pizza patches!

Along with the fun new product additions, See Worthy has revamped the brand’s website!

Logging on to check out new product announcements, client testimonials and see what other patchers are up to just got that much easier! In the near future See Worthy will also launch its official YouTube channel gearing to help new patchers and their parents get started and help with their journey.

About See Worthy Patches: Founder Paige Brattin created See Worthy when her daughter was diagnosed with refractive amblyopia and needed to start wearing a patch because she was going blind. Fact is, 1 in 45 children wear patches for various ophthalmological reasons. With the inspiration of saving her daughter’s vision and other children alike, Brattin went on to create an occlusion patch with a new ergonomic shape, innovative, breathable materials, and fun to wear designs. For more information on See Worthy Patches, visit http://www.SeeWorthyPatches.com

Instagram – @See_Worthy_Patches

Twitter – @SeePatches

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ProClip USA Launches New Cradles for Zebra Mobile Computers


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ProClip USA Inc., a Zebra Technologies Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) and leading distributor of device-specific vehicle cradles and mounts, is launching several custom cradles and mounts for Zebra’s MC9300 and MC3300 mobile computers and TC20 touch computer.

Bjorn Spilling, CEO, ProClip USA added: “We are proud to announce three new custom cradle series to support these industry-leading devices from Zebra. ProClip mounts and cradles will help keep the devices securely mounted in the vehicle, powered and ready to go to work.”


  • Zebra MC3300 Series Vehicle Cradles; Product Page – Powered and Passive Holders supporting Gun/Pistol Grip, Turret/Rotating Top and Straight Shooter Models; Options include Vibration Damper, Swiveling Top Support, Front or Rear Facing Screen, CLA, and Hard-Wired Charging.
  • Zebra MC9300 Series Vehicle Cradles; Product Page – Powered and Passive Holders supporting the MC9300 with or without hand strap. Options include Vibration Damper, Swiveling Top Support, CLA and Hard-Wired Charging.
  • Zebra TC20 Series Vehicle Cradles; Product Page – Powered and Passive Holders supporting the standard device, pistol grip and RFID versions of the TC20; Options include Tilt Swivel, Vibration Damper, CLA and Hard-Wired Charging.

ProClip will be exhibiting at NRF 2020 in New York City (booth #310) and MODEX 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia (booths #3302 & #6380) showcasing several new mounts for the Zebra portfolio. Also, look for ProClip at the Zebra-ScanSource Roadshow Series in cities across the U.S. throughout 2020.

Browse ProClip mounting solutions for a wide range of Zebra devices here.

ProClip can facilitate bulk orders with short lead time to deliver the parts needed to make your business successful and more efficient. Contact a ProClip sales representative at 1-800-296-3212 or enterprisesales@proclipusa.com or submit your detailed product request.

About ProClip USA

ProClip is a leading supplier of enterprise mobile device mounting solutions for phones, tablets, mobile computers, scanners and mobile printers and is the exclusive distributor of ProClip products in North America. ProClip has deployed hundreds of thousands of mounting solutions for industry leading devices from manufacturers like Samsung, Zebra, Panasonic, Honeywell, Apple and more. ProClip USA services many different industries from fleet and delivery services to warehousing, waste disposal, military, police and healthcare. For more information, visit http://www.proclipusa.com. Follow on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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Prāz Naturals Launches Revolutionary Muscle Conditioner Soak


Shane Kline, Olympic hopeful uses Prāz Naturals' Muscle Conditioner Soak to recover after a day of training. Photo by Sasha Nialla

Shane Kline, American track cyclist and Olympic hopeful trains to represent the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Photo by Sasha Nialla

This is one of my favorite go-to’s after a hard day. It makes my body feel amazing. Not only does it give that relief but it smells soooo good.

Prāz Naturals, a skincare company that focuses on fresh all-natural ingredients and clean, easy-to-use products, today announced the launch of their Muscle Conditioner Soak. Packed with anti-inflammatories and antioxidants, this unique combination of ingredients results in a natural muscle relaxer for the achy muscles or stressed out limbs of anyone wanting a home-spa-day or to replenish and renew a tired, overstretched, or overworked body.

January sees gyms packed with renewed resolutions and determination usually resulting in achy muscles not used to being pushed to their limits. In addition to fitness, the other 11 months of the year finds the average person juggling commitments, managing stress, perhaps recovering from an illness, or just yearning for a respite from the daily grind.

Enter Prāz Naturals skincare with an all-natural solution for muscle recovery with the active ingredient of Arnica Oil as well as Dead Sea Salt. The soak works to revive sore muscles, exfoliate skin, control oil production, and cleanse the skin barrier all while offering a luxurious breather. For centuries salt baths have been known for their therapeutic and healing properties as well as their ability to ease stress and boost overall health.

The key ingredient Arnica Oil has its roots as far back as the early 16th century as a popular German folk remedy. It was used to treat bruising, blunt injuries, inflammation, and skin lesions. Known also as Wolf’s Bane or Mountain Tobacco, it is a botanical from the sunflower family found in East Asia, Europe, the northern United States, and Canada. Arnica is full of antimicrobials and anti-inflammatories beneficial in killing bacteria, skin disorders and pain.

In addition to Arnica, the soak uses Dead Sea Salt, a mineral rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium and more than 20 other elements. The therapeutic pure salt was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to cleanse, repair and renew while hydrating, soothing and repairing skin and body. Prāz Naturals develop all their products using research and scientific theory.

A recent study from the University of Cagliari in Italy found that spa therapy was confirmed as beneficial for chronic back pain and proved to induce changes in proteins involved in functions such as gene expression modulation, differentiation, angiogenesis, tissue repair, acute and chronic inflammatory response.

“My father suffers from back and shoulder pain ever since he had a bad horseback riding accident. Seeing him on so many different pain meds and still complaining of pain, he tried soaking but never found a natural soak that was more than just salt in a bag.” Said Sasha Nialla, Founder, Prāz Naturals, “After years of testing, I formulated the Muscle Conditioner Soak to relieve pain, body aches, soothe skin and relax the mind. My father soaks for a minimum of 20 minutes 4 nights a week and spa bathing has been proven to relieve chronic back pain.”

Other ingredients include Echinacea Root Powder, an antimicrobial and anti-dandruff remedy used in fighting acne, diminishing the sensation of pain and combating the effects of harsh conditions, as well as Magnesium Flakes a deep-cleansing mineral proven to improve hydration, speed up wound healing, enhance skin barrier, improve circulation and decrease inflammation. The combination demonstrates Prāz Naturals’ commitment to developing products that are proven to work while staying true to their ethos of using organic solutions to boost and nourish with natural, high quality botanicals free of toxins.

Shane Kline is an American track cyclist and Olympic hopeful seeking to compete at the highest level and represent the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. His job is to push his body to its limits. “This is one of my favorite go-to’s after a hard day,” says Kline, “It makes my body feel amazing. Not only does it give that relief but it smells soooo good.”

As with all Prāz Naturals skin care products, the new Muscle Conditioner Soak is formulated with 100% USDA certified organic ingredients. It’s a novel way to recover after a workout or just a long day. So while the gym crowd might thin out after January, Prāz Naturals’ Muscle Conditioner Soak ensures a reprieve for aching muscles and naturally-achieved renewed vigor all year round.

Prāz Naturals offers a skincare routine worth celebrating and only gets better as they continue to explore and discover powerful plant-based ingredients. With a foundation built on appreciation, wellness and a commitment to the environment – Praz ensures responsible business practices and manufactures every product by hand. The ultimate goal is to source and share their products in a way that honors humans, animals, and the planet.

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FastMed Urgent Care Opens Relocated Clinic in Mooresville


This clinic has proudly earned a reputation for providing easy access to high-quality healthcare and we are fortunate to expand our physical footprint to better meet the needs of the community.

FastMed Urgent Care, one of the nation’s largest urgent care providers, has relocated within Mooresville and is now open at its expanded location at 168 Norman Station Blvd., Suite Q. This clinic is one of 58 FastMed locations in North Carolina.

The Mooresville FastMed Urgent Care clinic is open seven days a week and holidays. It offers no-appointment necessary services for flu prevention and treatment, labs and x-rays, school or sports physicals, vaccinations and immunizations, women’s health and more.

“Over the last eight years I’ve been with FastMed, we’ve had the opportunity to help meet the healthcare needs of the Mooresville community,” said Steve Floyd, P.A., area medical manager for the Mooresville clinic. “We are thrilled to continue to serve our patients in this new and expanded clinic. This clinic has proudly earned a reputation for providing easy access to high-quality healthcare and we are fortunate to expand our physical footprint to better meet the needs of the community.”

With a total of 109 clinics located across North Carolina, Texas and Arizona, FastMed has become one of the largest urgent care providers in the country.

The Mooresville clinic will be open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information or to book your appointment online, visit https://www.fastmed.com/urgent-care-centers/mooresville-nc-walk-in-clinic/ or call (704) 235-0686.

About FastMed Urgent Care

FastMed Urgent Care owns and operates 109 clinics in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas, providing a broad range of acute/episodic and preventive healthcare services 365 days per year. FastMed also provides workers’ comp services at all of its clinics, and family and sports medicine services at select locations. FastMed has successfully treated more than 5.8 million patients since the opening of its first clinic in 2005, and is the largest urgent care operator to be awarded the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation in healthcare quality and safety in ambulatory healthcare. For more information about locations, services, hours of operation, insurance and prices, visit http://www.FastMed.com.

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