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Technology: Computer

PRO Unlimited Further Enhances Its Cloud Security with Cyber Essentials Certification

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As a leader in the VMS and MSP spaces, we’re always investing in global standards to make our Wand VMS as secure as possible for our worldwide clients.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

PRO Unlimited, a global innovator of contingent workforce management software and services, announced today it has achieved the Cyber Essentials certification from the IASME Consortium. The new certification demonstrates that PRO has eclipsed stringent third-party independent assessments of its security as a cloud service provider.

To attain the Cyber Essentials certification, organizations must demonstrate that they have addressed the most common Internet-based threats to cyber security, including:


  • Hacking: exploiting known vulnerabilities in Internet-connected devices, using widely available tools and techniques

  • Phishing: ways of tricking users into installing or executing a malicious application

  • Password Guessing: manual or automated attempts to log on from the Internet by guessing passwords

“This latest certification demonstrates our ongoing commitment to offering the most secure VMS solution possible,” said Peter Gaffney, SVP, Systems and CISO at PRO Unlimited. “As a leader in the VMS and MSP spaces, we’re always investing in global standards to make our Wand VMS as secure as possible for our worldwide clients.”

To that end, Wand (PRO’s VMS) is audited on a continual basis both internally and externally. In addition to the Cyber Essentials certification, PRO has been awarded the following certifications:

  • SOC I Type II / SSAE 18

  • ISO/IEC 27001:2013

  • EU Privacy Shield

  • Swiss Safe Harbor

  • CSA STAR Certification

  • ISO/IEC 27017:2015

  • ISO/IEC 27018:2014

These compliance achievements are industry-agnostic. For PRO clients, they provide independent validation of the security controls and processes PRO has implemented to protect client data.

About PRO Unlimited

PRO Unlimited, through its purely vendor-neutral Managed Services Program (MSP) and Vendor Management Software (VMS) solutions, helps organizations around the world address the costs, risks, and quality issues associated with managing a contingent workforce. A pioneer and innovator in the VMS and MSP space, PRO offers solutions for e-procurement and management of contingent labor, 1099/co-employment risk management, and third-party payroll for client-sourced contract talent.

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Technology: Electronics

Alotech, Inc. Announced as the NCMEP Manufacturing Leadership Award Winner in the Area of Innovation

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GOLDSTON, N.C. (PRWEB)

Alotech, Inc., a contract manufacturer that provides US inventors, entrepreneurs and product marketeers the ability to create unique, innovative processes and designs with a laser focus on the customer’s return on investment, received the NCMEP 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Award for Innovation on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at mfgCON 2019 in Winston-Salem, NC.

The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) awards program recognizes manufacturers for their commitment to the North Carolina manufacturing sector, as proven by outstanding performance in the areas of manufacturing excellence, sustainable manufacturing, innovation, workforce development, economic development/developing markets and continuous improvement.

“We are extremely pleased to achieve this recognition from such an esteemed industry organization as NCMEP. I want to thank the entire Alotech team for their continued hard work and dedication to innovation as we tackle each engineering and manufacturing challenge that comes our way,” said Tommy Kirk , Chief Operating Officer of Alotech, Inc.

“Advancements in our technology and our unique Creative Investments platform have brought more and more inventors and product designers to work alongside Alotech, Inc. as their contract manufacturer of choice. We are excited for what the future holds for our team and stakeholders.”

“These special awards give NCMEP the opportunity to recognize the commitment to growth, community, and excellence among our NC manufacturers,” says Phil Mintz, NCMEP Director and Executive Director of NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). “We honor those who are often not readily visible as they provide leadership in best practices and advanced technology application.”

Alotech, Inc. was nominated for this award by Sam Rauf, Project Manager at Chatham Economic Development Corporation.

Other winners of the 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Awards included: McCreary Modern, Inc. for Manufacturing Excellence, Enviva Northampton for Sustainable Manufacturing, 3M for Workplace Development, Altec Industries, Inc. for Economic Develop/Developing Markets, and Equilibar for Continuous Improvement. Read more about the NCMEP 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Awards at https://www.ncmep.org/ncmep-recognizes-manufacturing-leadership-2/.

ABOUT ALOTECH, INC.

Alotech is a contract manufacturer located in Goldston, North Carolina, providing contract manufacturing services to US inventors, entrepreneurs and product marketeers. In addition to re-manufacturing prototyping and product development services, they make investments in companies seeking to expand and improve their processes. Learn more about Alotech, Inc. at https://www.alotechinc.com/ or call 919-774-1297.

ABOUT NCMEP

The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) is the official representative of the MEP National Network™ and NIST MEP in North Carolina. The MEP National Network™ is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. Learn more about NCMEP at https://www.ncmep.org/.

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health and fitness

Root 66 Becomes First Official CBD Brand to Partner With the Wounded Warrior Project

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We admire the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project and that’s why we are so proud to be the first CBD brand to support such an incredible organization…” said Kevin DiSano, President, Head of Consumer Products with NEO Alternatives, the parent company of Root 66.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

This Veterans Day, Root 66 (https://root66brand.com/), a brand reshaping the Hemp-derived CBD health and wellness category, is proudly announcing its partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project (“WWP” https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/).

As the first CBD brand to partner with the WWP, Root 66 emphasizes its ethical philosophy and commitment to social responsibility, while delivering effective solutions for those desiring a better quality of life and those who focus on nurturing their overall health and wellness.

“My father proudly served in the military for 24 years and, in fact, all of us on the Root 66 team have friends and family who have served in the military. We appreciate and are inspired by their dedication, courage and commitment to our country. We admire the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project and that’s why we are so proud to be the first CBD brand to support such an incredible organization that impacts veterans and active duty service members in such a meaningful way,” said Kevin DiSano, President, Head of Consumer Products with NEO Alternatives, the parent company of Root 66.

Root 66 joins the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project as a Corporate Champion to support veterans and warriors on their journey to self-care. As a further commitment to giving back and enhancing the lives of veterans, Root 66 is also rolling out an online promotion to all veterans wanting to improve their health and wellness at an affordable price by using code ROOT66VETERAN to save an additional 20% off their purchase.

Root 66, the first brand brought to market by NEO Alternatives, takes pride in its safe, highly-effective, and affordable products, all of which adhere to NEO’s “seed to store” ethos, are 100% natural, made and third-party tested in the U.S. and include only the finest organic ingredients.

For more information on Root 66, please visit: https://root66brand.com/

To schedule an interview with a senior member of the Root 66 or NEO Alternatives team, please contact Chris Sullivan (chris@macmillancom.com) or Julia Stoll (julia@macmillancom.com / (212) 473-4442).

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About Wounded Warrior Project

Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers – helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more: http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/about-us.

About Root 66

Root 66 is steadfast in their commitment to provide top quality, highly effective and affordable natural Hemp Oil products. From seed-to-home, the Root 66 hemp oil extract is ethically sourced from the organic farms in Oregon and the renowned “Emerald Triangle” in California. Their state-of-the-art agriculture and production methods are sustainable, eco-sensitive, and validated through 3rd party testing ensuring full transparency. All Root 66 products are natural, vegan, gluten-free, pesticide-free, and contain only non-GMO organic ingredients. For more information, please visit: https://root66brand.com/

About NEO Alternatives

NEO Alternatives (NEO) is an innovative health and wellness company focused on redefining and elevating the CBD ecosphere. As a trailblazer and category disruptor, NEO’s portfolio of superior, premium-grade consumer brands and production facilities are at the forefront of defining the future of the CBD industry. All NEO brands and products follow state-of-the-art agricultural practices while the company’s endeavors are also designed around strict protocols mandating the highest standards in production. These mandates include organic sourcing that follows sustainable, ethical, and eco-sensitive procedures; using natural and effective ingredients while also employing third-party testing and validation. NEO’s management team is comprised of industry leaders from the worlds of CBD, advertising, marketing, branding, finance and sales. For more information, please visit: http://www.neoalts.com

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FDA Disclaimer: These products and statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Industry: Healthcare

American Family Care Enlists 919 Marketing to Boost Franchise Development

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (PRWEB)

American Family Care, the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care and occupational medicine, is expanding its long-term partnership with 919 Marketing, a national content marketing and public relations company, to target and engage franchise candidates. With more than 200 locations across the country, American Family Care (AFC) is enlisting 919 Marketing’s award-winning franchise marketing team to assist in securing leads to open 300 more franchise locations within the next five years.

“The 919 team has a long history of success working in the franchise industry, “ says Sean Hart, CFE, AFC’s Vice President, Sales and Development. “We are very excited about this new chapter in our working relationship. AFC has utilized 919’s public relations and consumer content marketing services over the last five years, and there is no doubt 919 knows how to deliver the results needed to reach the goals we’ve laid out to maintain our status as the nation’s fastest-growing health care network.”

919 Marketing’s Founder and CEO, David Chapman, is also thrilled about the new franchise development partnership with his company’s longtime client, AFC. “As the healthcare industry continues to rapidly expand, an American Family Care franchise is a fantastic opportunity for shrewd investors to capitalize on this growing space. We’re looking forward to assisting AFC in achieving and surpassing their goals for future franchisee development.”

To help AFC reach these new franchisee goals, 919 Marketing plans to utilize their industry-leading 919 Insights content intelligence platform to provide AFC with a comprehensive website update in order to drive new franchisee engagement. These website updates will include a “Day in the Life” video series of an AFC franchisee, as well as appealing lead magnets, including infographics, webinars and interactive brochures.

“The changes to our franchising website that come from 919 Insights will be a game-changer for us when it comes to franchise development,” Hart said. “We’re hoping to sign 50 new agreements this year, covering 10–12 ‘little big town’ areas, and we couldn’t achieve those goals without 919 Marketing’s help.”

Over the last 37 years, AFC has expanded its footprint across 28 states with more than 200 locations nationwide. All AFC clinics are designed, equipped and staffed to provide accessible primary care, urgent care and minor emergency treatment. Each clinic features a high-tech approach, including digital x-rays, on-site lab testing, state-of-the-art diagnostics and electronic medical records. The clinics are staffed by kind, caring and compassionate healthcare professionals.

For more information about American Family Care franchise opportunities, please visit https://afcfranchising.com

For more information about American Family Care, please visit: https://www.afcurgentcare.com

For more information about 919 Marketing, please visit https://919marketing.com/.

About American Family Care:

Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin with a single location in 1982, American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 200 clinics and 600 in-network physicians caring for nearly 3 million patients a year, AFC is the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC’s stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. For more information, visit http://www.AmericanFamilyCare.com.

About 919 Marketing

Formed in 1996 and headquartered just outside of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park and the capital city of Raleigh, 919 is a national franchise marketing agency with a proven track record of helping companies increase revenue, create a competitive advantage and improve marketing results. 919 provides high-powered strategic planning, public relations, social media, digital marketing, business development support and full creative capabilities – each utilizing proven processes refined over hundreds of client engagements.

919’s award-winning staff of marketing strategists, TV and print reporters, and social media trailblazers are seasoned experts, providing customers the content marketing firepower they need to excite, motivate and engage customers and prospects. 919 clients include startups, emerging growth companies and Fortune 500 corporations – from high-tech to health care, hair care and elderly care. 919 Marketing is a proven, go-to source for national companies of all sizes that want to grow their businesses.

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Health: Mental Health

The Advocator Group, LLC Named Among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Julie Turpin, CEO of The Advocator Group, LLC

I truly believe that with enough hard work and determination, we all can achieve outcomes that go far beyond anything we’ve ever imagined.


WAKEFIELD, Mass. (PRWEB)

The Advocator Group, LLC, part of Brown & Brown Inc., is honored to be named among the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts as published in the Boston Globe Magazine. This recognition has been earned for the fourth consecutive year under the leadership of CEO, Julie Turpin, who has held this position since 2014.

The rankings for the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in each state are based on a variety of factors, including revenue, workplace and management diversity, innovation, creative thinking, and the number and growth rate of full-time employees. Turpin and the other honorees were recognized in a ceremony in Boston, MA on Friday, November 8, 2019.

The Advocator Group is a disability and Medicare advocacy firm serving individuals nationwide who are battling illnesses and injuries that keep them from working. Part of the company’s vision is to help as many people as possible, and Turpin drives the organization toward this goal while also equipping her team to assist with a wider variety of needs beyond Social Security disability insurance and the selection of a Medicare plan.

Under Turpin’s leadership, The Advocator Group made the strategic decision to refine its core values as well as its mission and vision statements in order to better reflect the evolving nature of the organization and to more closely involve teammates in achieving business goals.

“I am extremely honored to be named to this prestigious list for the fourth consecutive year,” Turpin states. “It’s my privilege to be able to use this platform to encourage and empower young professionals to set and strive after ambitious goals. I truly believe that with enough hard work and determination, we all can achieve outcomes that go far beyond anything we’ve ever imagined. I strive to instill this same type of thinking in my teammates, as we have opportunities to build relationships and change lives every day while we walk alongside individuals who are navigating some of the most difficult days of their lives. I’m proud of the work we do, and I look forward to seeing how we continue to grow and expand our customer service offerings and opportunities in the future.”

ABOUT THE ADVOCATOR GROUP

The Advocator Group, LLC is a nationwide advocacy organization dedicated to helping individuals apply for and obtain Social Security Disability Insurance. In addition, The Advocator Group assists Medicare beneficiaries in identifying the best coverage possible for their unique needs. The Advocator Group’s team of experienced Social Security and Medicare advocates ensures that each client is provided phenomenal service while each case receives close attention. The company’s core values include creating opportunities, enriching lives, and growing through innovation. For more information, visit http://www.advocator.com.

ABOUT BROWN & BROWN, INC.

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management solutions to individuals and businesses. With Brown & Brown’s 80 years of proven success and thousands of teammates, we offer knowledge you can trust and strive to deliver superior customer service. For more information, please visit bbinsurance.com.

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Business: Insurance

Bundling Car Insurance And Other Insurance Services Will Help Drivers Save Money

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“Bundling policies will help you save time and money,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains how drivers can save car insurance money by bundling multiple policies.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/how-can-you-save-money-by-bundling-different-insurance-services/

One of the easiest ways for drivers to save money on car insurance is by bundling different types of policies. Bundling, also called multi-policy discount or multi-line discount, involves acquiring two or more policies from the same insurance company, for example home insurance and car insurance.

Drivers benefit from the following advantages when they bundle multiple policies at one insurance company:


  • Get considerable discounts. Drivers that bundle at least three policies, can see their premium drop by 30%. Drivers that bundle only their home insurance and car insurance, will only get a 15% discount on their insurance.

  • Drivers can save time. By choosing to work with one insurance company, drivers will manage to save time by not having to deal with multiple insurance agents and by paying their bills only once at the same provider.

  • Drivers will work with one insurance agent. Drivers that choose to work with one insurance company, will have to deal with one insurance agent. This agent will get to know the policyholder and their insurance needs, so they can be properly advised.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Business: Executives

Prevedere to Present Economic Outlook and Trends for CPG Industry at Path to Purchase Expo in Chicago

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P2PX provides leaders in the consumer goods and retail industries with a roadmap to not only navigate change but be a catalyst for change. We look forward to demonstrating how the latest technologies combined with global data can help them do that.


SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Prevedere, the leader in predictive analytics software for economic intelligence, today announced it is a sponsor partner for the Path to Purchase Expo (P2PX) taking place November 13-14, 2019 in Chicago. The theme of the event this year is “A Bold Path Forward” with the agenda focusing on changing consumer behavior and how techniques such as insights, analytics, and new technologies can drive success in a consumer-centric market.

“Today’s marketplace is faced with disruption, due to changing economic conditions and consumer preferences, and we are finding more executives are looking for strategic insights to make data-driven decisions rather than relying on intuition,” said Rich Wagner, CEO of Prevedere. “P2PX provides leaders in the consumer goods and retail industries with a roadmap to not only navigate change but be a catalyst for change. We look forward to demonstrating how the latest technologies combined with global data can help them do that.”

Amid concerns of an economic slowdown in 2020, Prevedere’s will be presenting a thought leadership session, titled “Executive Insights: Ten Success-Driving Trends for 2020,” that will provide attendees with a better view of what to expect in the coming months and into next year. The session highlights key economic leading indicators for CPG companies to keep a close eye on. It also includes a special report from Coresight Research which identifies the top 10 US CPG trends such as digitization, premiumization, and private label.

“Our Path to Purchase/CGT readers and members are looking forward to having Prevedere be an important part of our member gathering at this year’s Path to Purchase Expo,” said Ed Several, Executive Vice President of Events for CGT-Path to Purchase Institute. “This year’s event will enable leaders to tame disruption and become the catalyst of change along the Path to Purchase. We see Prevedere playing a key role in the CGT community by offering their unique insights and predictive analytics capabilities to help business leaders make better decisions by providing a real-time view of their company’s future,” added Several.

For more information about the event: https://www.path2purchaseexpo.com/2019/session/193894/executive-insights-ten-success-driving-trends-for-2020

About Prevedere

Prevedere is a predictive analytics software company that delivers insights into future business outcomes based on economic trends. Our predictive economic intelligence offering helps executives see what lies ahead for their business and solve for upcoming risks and opportunities. Our SaaS solutions apply the power of machine learning and predictive modeling to millions of indicators of global economic and consumer activity. Prevedere customers include Fortune 500 industry leaders in retail, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods. To learn more, visit http://www.prevedere.com and follow @Prevedere on Twitter.

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Health

Busch Center Opens State-of-the-Art Prostate Cancer Facility

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“Busch Center’s team is making a positive difference for men who have prostate cancer.” Dr. Joseph J. Busch, MD


ALPHARETTA, Ga. (PRWEB)

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, and the second leading cause of men’s cancer death in the United States.* That’s why Busch Center, a new state-of-the-art MRI prostate imaging facility, has opened in Alpharetta, GA. The experts at Busch Center pride themselves at detecting prostate cancer earlier and locating it more accurately than the current standard of care.

Busch Center, located at Brookside Concourse 100, 3650 Brookside Pkwy, Suite 175, has an innovative, non-invasive approach to detecting prostate cancer. Just like mammograms forever changed the outcomes for breast cancer through early detection and diagnosis in the 1970’s, Busch Center uses advanced imaging as part of a paradigm shift in prostate cancer detection.

“The key to successful cancer treatment is early detection,” says Dr. Joseph J. Busch, MD Oncological Radiologist. “The current guidelines in America over diagnose, under diagnose and miss an astonishing 30-40% of the cancer. We use the most advanced, least invasive technology available to properly screen men for prostate cancer and to accurately diagnose.”

Busch Center is the first private prostate center of excellence in the United States, combining precise imaging with personalized care. They offer MRI imaging, using the Siemens fourth-generation 3T imaging, to detect small prostate cancer lesions. Busch Center offers real-time imaging of the prostate while performing MRI Guided In-bore Targeted Biopsy with ADC Mapping, which is the most accurate biopsy method in the industry. Dr. Busch is a prostate imaging pioneer, who has been using the most sophisticated imaging for more than a decade. Every service and protocol at Busch Center are based on evidence-based medicine that is already the standard of care in Europe.

The “visible radiologist” present at the Busch Center is one of the things that sets them apart from other practices. Busch Center patients sit with the radiologist immediately following their scan to review their images and get their results while they’re in the office – no waiting and no worrying. The team provides personalized, compassionate care to every patient and their family.

“Busch Center’s team is making a positive difference for men who have prostate cancer,” says Dr. Busch, who also uses his imaging to determine patients’ response to therapies. “Where other medical teams use standard of care practices, Busch Center goes above and beyond to accurately evaluate responses to therapy to improve the quality of each patient’s life.”

About the Busch Center

Based in Atlanta, patients come to Busch Center from across the country and around the globe because of their high standards, personalized care, compassionate team, high-tech equipment, and state-of-the-art facilities. Busch Center’s team understands that every patient’s situation is different and – regardless of their specific circumstances – being diagnosed with prostate cancer is overwhelming and scary. Dr. Busch and his team talk to patients, answer their questions, review their scans, provide test results during the office visit, explain every procedure, and provide personalized recommendations for care plans based on evidence-based medicine.

Busch Center draws on the experience and methodologies used in Europe, where guidelines are different (and better) than they are in the US. Busch Center is setting a new (better) standard of care for prostate cancer screenings and treatments, and their patients experience better outcomes.

Connect with the Busch Center on Facebook/BuschCenter, Twitter/Busch Center, and Instagram/BuschCenter.

*Source: Cancer.net, Statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) publication, Cancer Facts and Figures 2

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Let’s Talk Interactive Platform and Civil Citation Network Demonstrate New Citation Software at 2nd Annual PTACC Conference

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It’s our hope that our partnership with the Civil Citation Network will help keep more people away from the criminal justice system and result in increased public safety.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Let’s Talk Interactive, Inc., a leader in customizable Telehealth Networks and Solutions, today announces its technology will be featured in the 2nd Annual Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) National Conference on Deflection and Pre-Arrest Diversion. The event, led by C4 Recovery Solutions, is held November 10-13, 2019 at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

The Civil Citation Network (CCN) has partnered with Let’s Talk Interactive (LTI) to incorporate its secure online software into its Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion Program (APAD). The program enables law enforcement officers issuing citations to incorporate evidence-based assessments and appropriate intervention services—with the goal of reducing recidivism. ‘“Intervening at the earliest point possible is critical,” said Tom Olk, Founder of CCN. “With over 10 million misdemeanor arrests on average each year, this problem will only get worse. Our case management solution, developed with LTI, links law enforcement, clinicians, and stakeholders together to effectively manage community diversion cases. If we help communities continue to protect public safety, hold individuals accountable for their actions, and reduce the economic burden of an arrest for their citizens, well then we’ve done our job.”

Kiosks and iPads will be on display at PTACC so attendees can walk through the APAD process for themselves. Telehealth and telemedicine carts that incorporate LTI’s technology will also be accessible, demonstrating how behavioral and physical health care is being brought directly to jails in rural areas with limited resources.

“Our mission is to provide unparalleled access to quality mental, acute and emergency healthcare to anyone who needs it. We are proud to support CCN in their efforts to divert people who have committed nonviolent misdemeanors towards appropriate treatment, which can be accessed via our online platform,” explained Art Cooksey, Founder of Let’s Talk Interactive. Inc. “It’s our hope that our partnership with CCN will help keep more people away from the criminal justice system and result in increased public safety.”

PTACC is the only conference centered around training, technical assistance, and information-sharing on pre-arrest diversion and deflection programs. These programs provide alternatives to justice system involvement for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders, as well as other offenders for whom diversion is a better solution.

For more information on PTACC, visit https://ptaccollaborative.org/. For more information on the Civil Citation Network, visit http://www.civilcitation.net.

About Let’s Talk Interactive, Inc.

Let’s Talk Interactive, Inc. is a complete end-to-end Telehealth solutions provider, arming medical and behavioral health professionals with cutting-edge Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) video conferencing software, kiosks and medical carts, network solutions, virtual clinics, and safe and secure online video conferencing capabilities while giving those in need instant access to care through its innovative technology platform. The company’s telemedicine solutions enable providers to offer care at any time, from any location in the world and patients to directly connect to a licensed professional in real-time. For more information about Let’s Talk Interactive, visit https://letstalkinteractive.com.

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Science: Biology

Life Molecular Imaging and ITELPHARMA Announce a Strategic Partnership for Supply and Production of NeuraCeq in Puglia, Italy

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Improved supply capabilities of NeuraCeq to meet increased demand in .


BERLIN and RUVO DI PUGLIA, Italy (PRWEB)

Life Molecular Imaging (LMI) and ITELPHARMA (ITEL) announced today that both companies have entered into a strategic partnership and licensing agreement providing ITEL with rights to manufacture and distribute NeuraCeq™ throughout the Italian regions of Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria and Campania.

Until recently these Italian regions were served by Curium Pharma Italy S.r.l. (Curium) that will retain distribution rights to supply NeuraCeq™ in the framework of the current public tenders won by them up to the expiry of these contracts. LMI would like to thank Curium for their efforts in the past and going forward to serve these customers for the duration of their respective contracts.

ITEL will start manufacturing NeuraCeq™ tracers in their radiopharmacy in Ruvo di Puglia as soon as the necessary authorizations are garnered from the applicable Italian authorities.

NeuraCeq™ is an approved imaging agent for the detection of beta-amyloid plaques in clinical routine. It is also a powerful imaging biomarker for the appropriate characterisation of subjects enrolled in clinical trials to support drug development in neurodegenerative diseases.

“Life Molecular Imaging continues to expand the availability of innovative molecular imaging agents and we are truly excited through this collaboration with ITEL to better serve physicians and our pharma partners with our approved NeuraCeq™ for clinical routine and research,” said Ludger Dinkelborg, Ph.D., Managing Director at LMI.

“We are very proud of this collaboration with Life Molecular Imaging,” declares Michele Diaferia, ITEL CEO. “This is an important goal in the process of increasing our company’s investments in the field of chemical-pharmaceutical activity in Italy. Our efforts in supporting competence, knowledge and research, materialize today in this strategic partnership. We are confident that, with our common activities in synergy with LMI, we will be able to give a strong scientific contribution to fight against diseases such as Alzheimer’s that still has a strong social impact.”

About NeuraCeq™ (florbetaben 18F)

Indication

NeuraCeq™ is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate beta amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline.

A negative NeuraCeq™ scan indicates sparse to no amyloid neuritic plaques and is inconsistent with a neuropathological diagnosis of AD at the time of image acquisition; a negative scan result reduces the likelihood that a patient’s cognitive impairment is due to AD. A positive NeuraCeq™ scan indicates moderate to frequent amyloid neuritic plaques; neuropathological examination has shown this amount of amyloid neuritic plaque is present in patients with AD but may also be present in patients with other types of neurologic conditions as well as older people with normal cognition. NeuraCeq™ is an adjunct to other diagnostic evaluations.

Limitations of Use

  • A positive NeuraCeq™ scan does not establish the diagnosis of AD or any other cognitive disorder.

  • Safety and effectiveness of NeuraCeq™ have not been established for (i) predicting development of dementia or other neurologic conditions and (ii) monitoring responses to therapies.


Important Safety Information

Risk for Image Interpretation and Other Errors

NeuraCeq™ can be used to estimate the density of beta-amyloid neuritic plaque deposition in the brain. NeuraCeq™ is an adjunct to other diagnostic evaluations. NeuraCeq™ images should be interpreted independent of a patient’s clinical information. Physicians should receive training prior to interpretation of NeuraCeq™ images. Following training, image reading errors (especially false positives) may still occur. Additional interpretation errors may occur due to, but not limited to, motion artefacts or extensive brain atrophy.

Radiation Risk

Administration of NeuraCeq™, similar to other radiopharmaceuticals, contributes to a patient´s overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer. It is important to ensure safe handling to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure.

Most Common Adverse Reactions

In clinical trials, the most frequently observed adverse drug reactions in 1077 subjects with 1295 NeuraCeq™ administrations were injection/application site erythema (1.7%), and injection site pain (3.4%).

About Life Molecular Imaging (LMI)

Life Molecular Imaging (LMI, formerly Piramal Imaging) was formed in 2012 with the acquisition of the molecular imaging research and development portfolio of Bayer Pharma AG. It is now part of the Alliance Medical Group (a member of the Life Healthcare Group) offering an integrated business including research and development laboratories, a network of cyclotrons, radiopharmacies and imaging facilities. By developing novel PET tracers for molecular imaging, LMI is focusing on a key field of modern medicine. The organization strives to be a leader in the Molecular Imaging field by developing innovative products that improve early detection and characterization of chronic and life-threatening diseases, leading to better therapeutic outcomes and improved quality of life.

Please visit https://life-mi.com.

About Life Healthcare Group

Life Healthcare Group is a market-leading, international, diversified healthcare organization. Life Healthcare has over 33 years’ experience in the South African private healthcare sector, and currently operates 66 healthcare facilities in southern Africa. Services include acute hospital care, acute physical rehabilitation, acute mental healthcare, renal dialysis, and employee health and wellness services. The Group owns Alliance Medical Group, the leading independent provider of medical imaging services within Europe, operating across 10 international countries. Life Healthcare also owns Scanmed S.A. (Poland) which provides healthcare and medical services in 20 Polish cities, with over 65 medical specialisations and diagnostic services available in 32 facilities. Visit lifehealthcare.co.za

About ITEL

ITEL Telecomunicazioni Srl (also known as ITEL) is an Italian company established in 1982. It has three business sectors: 1) production of radiopharmaceuticals for PET diagnostics and supply of products and services for nuclear medicine, radioprotection and microbiology; 2) design and production of integrated technologies for diagnostics, nuclear medicine and advanced radiotherapy, including “turnkey” solutions; 3) an electromagnetic compatibility test laboratory, for CE marking of electrical and electronic products. In its Research & Development laboratory, ITEL is building an industrial prototype of a special linear proton accelerator, which, by means of a patented integrated system, ERHA, will be used to treat tumors with proton therapy. For more information please visit: http://www.itelte.it

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Nicole Fletcher | Marketing Communications | Life Molecular Imaging

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Giovanni Grieco | Marketing Manager | ITEL

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