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Industry: Healthcare

CenterWatch Announces — The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet), A CenterWatch FREE Webinar, Nov. 14, 2019

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (PRWEB)

The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet)

A CenterWatch FREE Webinar

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST

http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web19n14-national-patient-centered?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt

Searching for better clinical research? Would it help if one could harness the power of large amounts of health data and patient partnerships?

PCORnet, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, is an innovative network of networks advancing the use of electronic health data in comparative effectiveness research.

Maryan Zirkle, Elizabeth Shenkman and Adrian Hernandez, at PCORnet, will show attendees how to transform the culture of clinical research from one directed by researchers to one driven by the needs of the patients and those who care for them.

During this free webinar discover effective ways to conduct clinical trials:


  • Transform trials with information on the patient-centered ecosystem, the distributed architecture of the network, and access to data as well as disparate data sources

  • Obtain information on the health systems, health plans, and other stakeholders (communities and patients) involved in the infrastructure

  • Use PCORnet as a resource in conducting various types of research such as, large pragmatic clinical trials, prospective and retrospective observational studies

  • Gain advanced capabilities to recruit and enroll

  • Enhance ascertainment of outcomes through the increased ability to link to partners with claims data and patient reported outcomes

  • Optimize infrastructure with respect to specific conditions and communities

Conduct more efficient, patient-centered research that improves healthcare outcomes.

Webinar Details:

The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet)

A CenterWatch FREE Webinar

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST

http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web19n14-national-patient-centered?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt

Easy Ways to Register:

Online: http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web19n14-national-patient-centered?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt

By phone: 617-948-5100 or 866-219-3440

About CenterWatch:

Founded in 1994, CenterWatch is a trusted source and global destination for clinical trials information for both professionals and patients. CenterWatch provides proprietary data and information analysis on clinical trials through a variety of newsletters, books, databases, and information services used by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, CROs, SMOs, and investigative sites involved in the management and conduct of clinical trials. As a pioneer in publishing clinical trials information, CenterWatch was the first Internet site to publish detailed information about active clinical trials that could be accessed by patients and their advocates.

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Business: Executives

HACA and Carleton Companies Celebrate New Affordable Housing Being Built in East Austin

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HACA and Carleton Companies Celebrate New Affordable Housing Being Built in East Austin

“With phase one completed in our three-phase process to update Chalmers Courts, we are excited to break ground on phase two at Chalmers Courts East. We have tremendous momentum as we build a better future for our residents,” said Michael Gerber, HACA president and CEO


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Carleton Companies are pleased to announce dual celebrations for Pathways at Chalmers Courts at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7th at 1640 E. 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78702. The celebrations include a groundbreaking for Pathways at Chalmers Courts East and a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Pathways at Chalmers Courts South. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Councilman Sabino “Pio” Renteria are among the dignitaries confirmed to speak at the event. The new construction replaces former 1980s-era HACA administration buildings. The state-of-the-art development features significant upgrades compared to current housing, such as central air conditioning, solar energy, brand new plumbing and electrical system, gigabit speed Google Fiber service, a fitness center, and a laundry facility.

“We’ve received rave reviews from residents who recently moved into the brand-new Pathways at Chalmers Courts South,” said Michael Gerber, HACA president and CEO. “With phase one completed in our three-phase process to update Chalmers Courts, we are excited to break ground on phase two at Chalmers Courts East. We have tremendous momentum and are confident of what’s ahead as we build a better future for our residents.”

The new Pathways at Chalmers housing community will include larger two-, three-, and four-bedroom units to accommodate families and people with special needs. The remaining phases are:


  • Phase 2 is the 2019-2020 redevelopment of the east half of Chalmers, 1801 E 4th St., called Pathways at Chalmers East

  • Phase 3 will begin in 2020-2021 with the redevelopment of the west half of Chalmers, called Pathways at Chalmers West

  • To complete Chalmers West, HACA is asking for support with 9% low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) in 2020

Once completed, the Pathways at Chalmers housing community will add nearly 400 affordable units to the Austin rental market. Residents will also have access to onsite workforce development, educational, and health and wellness services provided by various community partners.

“The community has praised our phased approach to the construction project,” said Printice Gary, partner, principal and CEO of Carleton Companies. “Since the new Chalmers Courts are across the street from residents’ current homes, it’s very easy for families to move into their upgraded units. For example, children stay in their schools and residents maintain their close connections to the neighborhood.”

The Austin community and current Chalmers Courts residents are invited to the dual Chalmers Courts celebrations.

WHAT:    The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Carleton Companies celebrate the start of construction of the new Pathways at Chalmers Courts East and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Pathways at Chalmers Courts South. The new development will revitalize the community with new, modernized affordable housing.     

WHEN:     10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

WHERE:    Pathways at Chalmers Courts – in the courtyard 1640 E. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78702

WHO:        

Dignitaries confirmed to speak at the event include:

Congressman Lloyd Doggett

HUD Field Office Director, Zulieka Morales-Romero        

Austin Mayor Steve Adler

Austin City Councilmember Sabino “Pio” Renteria

NAHRO President Carl Richie

HACA President & CEO Michael Gerber

Resident HACA Commissioner/Chalmers Resident Council President Mary Apostolou

Carleton Companies Partner/Principal & CEO Printice Gary

About Housing Authority of the City of Austin

Established in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a public unit of government separate from the City of Austin. HACA’s mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism. As a High-Performing housing authority that assists over 20,000 Austinites, HACA owns and operates 1,839 units of subsidized housing in 18 developments throughout Austin. For more information, visit http://www.hacanet.org, or find us on Twitter @hacanet.

About Carleton Companies

Carleton Companies owns, develops, and builds high-quality multifamily assets across the South and Southwest United States. For almost 25 years, Dallas-based Carleton has developed more than 20,000 multifamily units. Leveraging a fully-integrated approach to all aspects of residential properties, Carleton Companies has successfully executed a conservative strategy across varying market cycles. Learn more at CarletonCompanies.com.

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Technology: Electronics

ES Components Announces DLA MIL-PRF-38535 Certification

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STERLING, Mass. (PRWEB)

ES Components (Eastern States Components, LLC), a niche distributor and manufacturer of microelectronic components for Military/Aerospace and High Reliability markets, today announced full certification by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (“DLA”) for MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q specification, QML-38535 listing and laboratory suitability compliance to MIL-STD-883 test standards for producing monolithic integrated circuits (“IC”).

Prior to receiving this certification, ES Components was limited to only distributing the military MIL-PRF-38535 compliant (/883, 5962- or 38510- in part numbers) and commercial Analog Switches/Multiplexers produced by Vishay Siliconix. Following ES Components’ acquisition of these monolithic IC devices from Vishay (https://www.escomponets.com/siliconix-military3) and MIL-PRF-38535 certification by DLA, ES Components is now authorized to build and support new compliant IC products that will be marked with the “ESC” brand. This entails using the Vishay Siliconix Analog Switch and Multiplexer die, wafers, documentation and manufacturing equipment purchased in the acquisition. ES Components manages assembly and test of these devices through facilities with approved DLA MIL-PRF-38535 lab suitability such as VPT Components (“VPT”), a division of SST Components, Inc. (“SST”) in Billerica, MA and Microchip Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“MMT”). Additionally, ES Components provides MIL-PRF-19500 JAN/TX/TXV JFETs and MOSFETs listed under DLA’s Qualified Product List (“QPL”), which are manufactured and branded by VPT (“Basic Plant”), using Vishay Siliconix die/wafers which were acquired by ES Components (“Contracted Plant”).

“We are very pleased to have reached this significant milestone in becoming 38535 certified with DLA and producing ESC brand of compliant products in continued support of our military customers’ demand for Siliconix Analog switches and multiplexers. We had already established continued production of 19500 Siliconix JFETs and MOSFETs with DLA, and this certification completes the transition of all the Vishay Siliconix military and commercial hermetic products to ES Components,” said Don Larson, Product Manager at ES Components.

“We are fortunate to have partnered with excellent subcontractors that are DLA approved and we look forward to expanding our business with them. ES Components has been a well-known distributor for many years and we need to let our customers know that we are also a manufacturer with excellent capabilities to provide ongoing JAN and /883 products, as well DMSMS/obsolescence turnkey solutions” said Michelle Aubrey President of ES Components.

For more information about ES Components including parts in stock, line cards, process flows, and ordering information please visit: http://www.escomponents.com/siliconix-military3

About MMT

MMT is the QUALITY Leader, in Military/Aerospace/Avionics semiconductor turnkey assembly, and a solution provider for Hermetic and Specialty Image Sensors.

  • MIL-PRF-38535 & MIL-STD 883 (Microcircuits)

  • MIL-PRF-38534 & MIL-STD-883 (MCMs)

  • ITAR Approved

  • European Space Component Coordination (ESCC)

  • AS/EN-9100: 2018

  • IATF 16949: 2016

  • ISO 9001: 2015

  • DNV 14001: 2015


For more information, please visit: http://www.mmt-technology.com.

About VPT

VPT Components was formed as a collaboration between VPT Inc., a global leader in power conversion solutions, and SST Components, Inc., a MIL-PRF-19500 JANS and MIL-PRF-38535 class Q certified semiconductor manufacturer. VPT Components is now one of the largest providers of JAN certified semiconductors along with a full-service facility for the independent, unbiased testing and custom assembly of electronic components. In addition to continued operations in Billerica, MA, VPT Components acquired the assets of MACOM’s Hi-Rel Components business (formerly Aeroflex Metelics) located in Lawrence, MA in September 2018. This acquisition provides VPT with an additional 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing, clean rooms, screening and test capability of high reliability discrete semiconductors.

The expanding product portfolio includes MIL-PRF-38535 assembly and test along with MIL-PRF-19500 qualified Rad Hard NPN and PNP small signal and power switching transistors, SCRs, and MOSFETs. It also includes an extensive offering of Zeners, rectifiers, switching diodes and Schottky products including JANHC and JANKC qualified die. Custom products and packaging services are also available.

For more information, please visit: http://www.vptcomponents.com

About ES Components

With over 35 years of experience and an impeccable quality reputation, ES Components is a franchised distributor and MIL-PRF-38535 certified manufacturer of microelectronic components, focused on providing solutions to Military/Aerospace and High Reliability customers.

  • Woman Owned Small Business – WBENC Certified

  • ITAR Registered

  • MIL-PRF-38535 – DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) Certified

  • Qualified Supplier List of Distributors (QSLD) – DLA Certified

  • ISO9001:2015 and AS9120:2016 – NQA Certified

  • AS6081:2012 (Counterfeit Avoidance) – NQA Certified

  • GIDEP Member

For more information, please visit: http://www.escomponents.com.

Contact:

ES Components

Donald Larson

Product Manager

Direct:    +1 978-206-6598

Main:    +1 978-422-7641

dlarson@escomponents.com

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Industry: Healthcare

Saint Thomas Midtown NICU Wins Aeroflow Breastpumps’ Pumping Room Makeover

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Aeroflow Breastpumps, a subsidiary of Aeroflow Healthcare, is thrilled to announce the winner of its second annual Pumping Room Makeover Contest: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

The contest, which launched in August 2019 during World Breastfeeding Week, received hundreds of entries from businesses around the country. Saint Thomas Midtown was selected last month as one of five finalists, moving on to receive more than 5,000 votes from the public and ultimately winning the Grand Prize by a landslide. The makeover will take place on November 6th and 7th, and the transformed pumping rooms will debut on Friday, November 8th, during a reception for current and graduate NICU families.

“The NICU at Saint Thomas Midtown was nominated by multiple members of its truly dedicated staff,” says Jennifer Jordan, Aeroflow Breastpumps Director of Mom & Baby. “We were so inspired by the stories they shared, and we couldn’t be happier to help create two comfortable, inviting spaces for the incredible mothers who are pumping for their little ones in the NICU each day.”

“Often, pumping is the only thing a NICU mom feels she can do for her infant,” says Brooke Miller, Nurse and Lactation Consultant at Saint Thomas Midtown. “Our goal is to be able to provide a room where she can escape to decrease stress, increase oxytocin and make more milk. The NICU journey is a roller coaster ride with a lot of highs and lows. These moms deserve a great room, and we’re excited to have Aeroflow Breastpumps’ help in making that happen!”

The Pumping Room Makeover coincides with Prematurity Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness of the more than 380,000 babies born preterm in the United States each year. Media interested in covering this event will have the opportunity to view the updated rooms and speak with NICU staff and representatives from contest sponsors, Aeroflow Breastpumps and Medela, LLC. Those planning to attend must RSVP by 3 p.m. ET Thursday, November 7th to: carly.fleming@aeroflowinc.com.

About Aeroflow Breastpumps

Aeroflow Breastpumps, a subsidiary of Aeroflow Healthcare, is a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider specializing in helping pregnant and nursing women qualify for their breast pump through their insurance. Its mission is to increase the instance of breastfeeding nationally through the best equipment, support and education, and exceptional customer service. Visit AeroflowBreastpumps.com for more information.

About Medela LLC

Medela’s US-based manufacturing and development facility is headquartered in McHenry, Illinois. Every year, more than one million mothers in the U.S. rely on Medela’s technology. As the #1 breast pump brand*, Medela provides the best in research-based breast milk feeding products and clinical education to support moms’ breast milk feeding journey. The company is fully dedicated to improving the breastfeeding support available to mothers in the workplace when they return to work after baby. For more information, visit NewMomsHealthyReturns.com.

About Ascension Saint Thomas

In Tennessee, Ascension’s Saint Thomas operates nine hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities that cover a 68-county area and employ more than 8,000 associates. Across the state, Saint Thomas Health provided more than $127 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty in fiscal year 2018. Serving Tennessee for 15 years, Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension is the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, operating more than 2,600 sites of care – including 150 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Visit http://www.sthealth.com.

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Business: Executives

WorkWise Announces Release of OnContact CRM 10.6

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The new features in CRM 10.6 provide information customer service teams need to deliver accurate solutions, resolve issues quicker and maximize the type of service that customers require today.


MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (PRWEB)

WorkWise, a leading ERP and CRM software application developer, announced the release of OnContact CRM 10.6. The latest release builds upon its predecessor, OnContact CRM 10.5, with the inclusion of numerous customer service enhancements designed to help manage and resolve customer inquiries and issues, deliver accurate solutions, maximize productivity and share product information and instructions among departments and employees. CRM 10.6 also includes both application and workflow designers as well as a Knowledge Library.

Designed with the customer in mind, OnContact CRM takes its “customer inspired” pledge to the next level with new customer service functionality offered in 10.6. Users can better manage customer inquiries and resolve issues efficiently, with CRM 10.6’s ability to track questions through cases, as well as manage product alterations and enhancements. CRM 10.6’s improved dashboard also includes a new “Tags” feature, which allows businesses to categorize their contacts, companies and opportunities for increased organization and stronger opportunity tracking.

OnContact’s Knowledge Library provides a repository to store and share an array of company content that includes; images, literature, FAQs and solutions, for both business and customer usage. The self-help solution is accessible across organization departments and published content is made available to customers within OnContact’s customer portal.

“WorkWise is thrilled to announce the release of OnContact CRM 10.6, which enhances the customer experience with dynamic customer service functions that can be shared across departments, encouraging communication and collaboration,” says WorkWise President and CEO, Wayne Wedell. “The new features in CRM 10.6 provide information customer service teams need to deliver accurate solutions, resolve issues quicker and maximize the type of service that customers require today.”

Additional CRM 10.6 features include:

  • Comprehensive searching built on the CRM global search framework.

  • Knowledge article assignment, editing and publishing available in the customer portal.

  • Workflow improvements include a drag and drop Workflow designer.

  • The application designer tool includes tab and command bar designers.

About WorkWise:

WorkWise is a leading developer of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions along with comprehensive implementation and support services. Our flagship products, WorkWise ERP and OnContact CRM are easy-to-use, quick to implement, provide a high return on investment and are offered either in a Cloud or on-premise deployment. Use of WorkWise applications provide more accurate and timely information that helps enable companies to grow and increase productivity.

OnContact CRM is a full-featured, award-winning, browser-based CRM software solution that automates a company’s sales, marketing and customer service areas. OnContact CRM has been awarded the TopTenREVIEWS Excellence Award in recognition of its unique design, customizability and superior features.

WorkWise ERP offers make-to-order, repetitive and mixed-mode solutions to manufacturers to shorten cycle times and optimize manufacturing information, supply chain management, and manufacturing execution and planning. WorkWise ERP enhances operations by taking time out of the business processes and increasing value-add in products and services.

In addition, WorkWise has pre-configured integration between WorkWise ERP and OnContact CRM, which is unavailable from other ERP and CRM suppliers.

WorkWise is headquartered in the greater Milwaukee, WI area and has been inspiring companies to achieve new levels of success for over 15 years. WorkWise’s proven business philosophy is customer inspired because they put customers first, listen to their requirements and deliver innovative business solutions. “Inspire Your Growth ™” to new levels of success with WorkWise software.

For nine consecutive years, WorkWise has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for being a “Top Workplace.”

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Technology: Electronics

Rocky Mountain Institute Report Shows Massive Investment in Battery Technology is Accelerating the Energy Transition, Driving Exponential Market Growth

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We can now say with confidence that the age of affordable battery technology is coming, and it’s happening faster than anyone expected.


BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) today announced the release of its Breakthrough Battery Technologies report, which shows that exploding investment in battery technologies is revolutionizing the sector much faster than expected and setting in motion a seismic shift in how we will power our lives and organize energy systems as early as 2030.

With funding pouring into battery technology companies—over $1.4 billion in the first half of 2019 alone—RMI found that the reality of a future energy system rich in renewables and electric vehicles (EVs) is closer than ever. The report also highlights the growing threat of stranded assets in natural gas and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle markets, and an opportunity for the United States to become a global leader in the battery industry by constructively aligning efforts from the public and private sectors to support technology growth.

Throughout the report, RMI investigates new markets and applications and the potential for commercialization of battery chemistries beyond Lithium-ion. This diversification of battery technology has been made possible by robust private investment; governmental support of research and development; national-, city- and state-level electric mobility and renewable energy targets and growing adoption of EVs.

“We can now say with confidence that the age of affordable battery technology is coming, and it’s happening faster than anyone expected,” said Madeline Tyson, senior associate at RMI and lead author of the report. “We’re incredibly excited about what this accelerating pace of change means as we fight the climate crisis. Advanced battery technologies have the power to outcompete many fossil-fueled energy systems in the near term and can help us meet ambitious carbon reduction goals on or ahead of schedule.”

Key takeaways include:

● Battery cost and performance improvements are quickly outpacing forecasts: Increasing demand for EVs, grid-tied storage, and other emerging applications are further fueling the cycle of investment and cost declines in batteries and setting the stage for mass adoption. Total manufacturing investment, both previous and planned until 2023, represents around $150 billion dollars, and analysts expect the capital cost for new planned battery-manufacturing capacity to drop by more than half from 2018 to 2023.

● These improvements spell trouble for natural gas and internal combustion engine vehicle markets: As batteries become cheaper and make renewables-plus-storage more competitive, legacy energy infrastructure will struggle to keep up. RMI finds that new—and soon, existing—natural gas plants are likely to be out-competed by clean energy portfolios as early as 2021, leading to a much greater risk of stranded assets. This mirrors a similar risk for traditional ICE vehicles.

● Lithium-ion, while still the leading battery technology, is likely not the universal solution of future energy storage technologies: Other technologies that are better suited for applications like long-duration energy storage, heavy trucking, aviation and EV fast-charging infrastructure will increasingly drive these emerging battery markets. Savvy companies, governments and investors should explore and support these alternative battery technologies—not just Lithium-ion—to accelerate and scale climate-critical solutions.

RMI’s Breakthrough Battery Technologies report makes evident that the United States, in particular, has an opportunity to either become a leader in battery technologies beyond Lithium-ion, or risk ceding ground to China and other major players globally. In order to avoid replaying the evolution of the solar photovoltaic market—in which China made significant investment early in the game in order to become a dominant world superpower—the United States must prioritize investment and policies conducive to success now, or risk being pushed out of the market.

“It’s crucial that the investor, policymaker and regulatory ecosystem stay ahead of the curve on battery cost and technology developments in order to fully capture the enormous environmental and economic opportunities to be had,” said Charlie Bloch, principal at RMI and coauthor of the report. “Climate progress can be supercharged if these groups stay aligned with each decision they make.”

The RMI report outlines several key opportunities for a wide range of industry stakeholders to support a holistic approach to the battery-driven energy transformation. For example, national governments should find ways to incentivize component manufacturing, continued research and development, and battery deployment; manufacturers should work to improve the technology in ways that can reduce cost and reveal new use cases; and investors should consider diversifying their portfolios across promising near-term technologies as well as precommercial battery technologies, even if risks and investment timelines don’t perfectly align with typical venture capital criteria.

By working in alignment to support breakthrough battery technology success, energy industry stakeholders have an opportunity to hasten, not hamper, the rapid and economic transition to resilient, clean and affordable energy systems.

To download the report, visit https://rmi.org/insight/breakthrough-batteries/.

Media Contacts:

Nick Steel

Rocky Mountain Institute

+1 347.574.0887

nsteel@rmi.org

About Rocky Mountain Institute

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)—an independent nonprofit founded in 1982—transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. It engages businesses, communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the adoption of market-based solutions that cost-effectively shift from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; the San Francisco Bay Area; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

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Industry: Healthcare

Newest Epidemic Leaves 35 Dead and Over 1500 Hospitalized

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Steered Straight is a non-profit organization providing educational programs and materials to youth, families, and communities across the country and around the world

Michael DeLeon, Founder and CEO of Steered Straight, is on a mission to help kids avoid vaping and other drugs.

“We are in the worst public social health crisis America has ever seen. With vaping/JUULing and a culture that literally grew up with pills marketed as the solution for every human ailment, the threat to our youth is greater than ever.”


MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Vaping has become a cross-country epidemic, with over 1,500 reported counts of vape-related illnesses and 34 vape-induced deaths [1]. The cruel tragedy of this epidemic is that most of the victims of vaping related illnesses involve young adults around age 23 and most of the vaping related deaths are adults around age 45–but most of the long-term illnesses and death will manifest in children under 18 years old. In a recent federal survey, researchers found that more than 25 percent of U.S. high school students have used an e-cigarette in the past 30 days [2]. Michael DeLeon, the number one booked school speaker on drug related issues and Founder/President of Steered Straight, has surveyed more than 15,000 middle and high school students already this school year and has found that number is more than double.

When companies like Juul began marketing to pre-adolescents and teens with misleading messages pertaining to the safety of vaping, dependency and ingredients, their revenue spiked and sent the CDC, parents and teachers into a panic. “These companies are marketing these products to children and it’s absolutely unacceptable. We need to speak up and put an end to this dangerous fad,” said DeLeon.

Unfortunately, the anti-tobacco and anti-smoking awareness efforts are far less abundant than e-cigs and tobacco campaigns. In an effort to stop the vaping giant Juul from marketing to children, the Center for Environmental Health recently released a legally binding agreement preventing Juul from:


  • Advertising at sporting events or concerts that allow people under the age 21.

  • Appearing at schools.

  • Using models in their ads that are under the age of 28 [3].

Although these are promising steps in the right direction, a new product, Snus, was recently cleared by the FDA to be marketed with the verbiage “instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis [4].” Could this be the second wave of the youth smoking epidemic?

DeLeon believes so. “However people want to look at SNUS—either as an alternative to smoking or as an origination to nicotine use–it’s still carcinogenic to humans. My main focus is on helping kids and young adults steer clear of nicotine. The more we paint a reduced perception of harm, the more we increase adolescent use of these products.”

The FDA wants to make a clear distinction that the modified risk claim was approved–snus are not FDA approved. But DeLeon said the distinction may get lost in the advertising copy.

“I saw the vaping epidemic happen years before it did—and snus could be the next big thing with this modified messaging. We need to educate kids now before any more deaths happen in this country from nicotine,” said DeLeon.

In addition to snus, the bans on e-cigarette flavors in various states across the country and done voluntarily to some extent by the industry leader, JUUL, will not help stem youth use. In fact, it will increase faster than ever. There are countless companies marketing and selling counterfeit flavors all over this country and online. There is a complete industry selling flavors separately which won’t fall under bans. There is a burgeoning black market that is stepping up faster than ever since the scattered bans. The worst increase of availability will come from the marijuana industry. This is a huge market that is not regulated at all by our federal government.

DeLeon delivers a hard-hitting educational program, “Vaping Me Crazy,” to youth, families, and communities across the country. Currently, Michael and his team are focusing his awareness efforts on educating parents and teachers.

“We are in the worst public social health crisis America has ever seen,” DeLeon notes. “With vaping/JUULing and a culture that literally grew up with pills marketed as the solution for every human ailment, the threat to our youth is greater than ever.”

About Michael DeLeon

Michael DeLeon has become the #1 School Presenter in America, visiting 616 schools to date in 40 states in 2018 alone. Michael is the leading subject matter expert on vaping and current youth drug trends. He is the Founder and CEO of Steered Straight, a non-profit organization providing educational programs and materials to youth, families, and communities across the country and around the world. He is a thought leader in the addiction and substance abuse community and is an advocate for social and public health change, parent/teacher education, and is spearheading multiple anti-vape campaigns and awareness programs.

# # #

1. “Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 Oct. 2019.

2. Aubrey, Allison. “Juul Suspends Sales of Flavored Vapes And Signs Settlement To Stop Marketing To Youth.” NPR, NPR, 17 Oct. 2019

3. Ibid.

4. Christensen, Jen. “Smokeless Tobacco Company Can Advertise Snus as Less Risky than Cigarettes, FDA Says.” CNN, Cable News Network, 22 Oct. 2019

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Business: Executives

Ziegler Advises Symphony Clinical Research On Its Acquisition By ICON Plc

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Patrick Walsh, Director in Ziegler’s Healthcare Corporate Finance Practice and lead banker on the Symphony transaction commented, “Symphony is a textbook example of the industry’s effort to increase focus on the patient, and to make clinical trials less burdensome..”


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce its role as the exclusive financial advisor to Symphony Clinical Research (Symphony) on its recent acquisition by ICON plc, a global contract research organization (CRO) based in Dublin, Ireland.

Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, Symphony is a pioneer in the field of in-home clinical research study services in the fields of pharma services and drug development. In partnership with its Symphony Global AllianceSM Network, Symphony collaborates with clinicians, clinical research sites, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs to bring clinical trial visits directly to the patient. These direct-to-patient, in-home services assist in patient recruitment and patient retention, key factors in reducing the time and cost of bringing innovative and life-improving therapies to market.

Symphony’s global footprint, providing services in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia / Pacific region, will be highly complementary to ICON’s outsourced development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government and public health organizations around the world.

“We are so proud of the work we have done at Symphony to develop a platform that can better meet the patient’s needs, while maintaining the critical processes and controls that are so vital to drug development,” stated Nicki M. Norris, CEO of Symphony. “We are excited to partner with ICON in order to take our services to an even broader audience, and we are delighted with the contribution that Ziegler made to our team of advisors.”

Added Laurie Streling, COO / CFO of Symphony: “I couldn’t imagine a better partner for the Symphony team or a better way to advance our mission to improve patients’ lives by accelerating R&D decisions. ICON’s philosophy of focusing innovation on reducing time and cost, together with increasing the quality of clinical trials, is an excellent fit for the culture we have developed at Symphony.”

Patrick Walsh, Director in Ziegler’s Healthcare Corporate Finance Practice and lead banker on the Symphony transaction commented, “Symphony is a textbook example of the industry’s effort to increase focus on the patient, and to make clinical trials less burdensome on the individual and less expensive for the healthcare systems of the world. It has been a privilege to work with Nicki and Laurie, and we are thrilled about the outcome.”

Ziegler’s Corporate Finance team is focused on delivering best-in-class advisory and financing solutions for companies and organizations across the healthcare industry. In our core practice areas of healthcare services, information technology, hospitals and senior living, Ziegler is one of the most active M&A firms offering innovative sell-side, buy-side, recapitalization/restructuring, equity private placement and strategic partnering services.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:

Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. We have a unique focus on the healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory, fixed income sales & trading and research. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

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Technology: Electronics

Rolling Digital Column Scales Now Available with Rechargeable Battery Power

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Rolling Digital Column Scales Now Available with Rechargeable Battery Power

Rolling Digital Column Scales Now Available with Rechargeable Battery Power

Bring your scale to the job instead of your job to the scale with Cardinal/Detecto’s 5852F/8852F series portable floor scales!


WEBB CITY, Mo. (PRWEB)

Cardina/Detecto’s 5852F/8852F series portable digital scales are adaptable for versatile use in receiving departments, inventory management, commercial foodservice, in-plant weighing, material handling, bag filling, and general weighing applications. The rolling scales have a column-mounted weight indicator for quick-and-easy digital readouts. The legal-for trade floor scales are lightweight and easy to maneuver with their four large rubolene wheels. Switch easily between pounds and kilograms readouts. These 5852F/8852F series scales provide cost-effective digital solutions for commercial utility scale applications. Enjoy digital speed and precision with your choice of weight indicators to suit your specific application’s needs. Bring your scale to the job instead of your job to the scale.

The scales’ weight indicators come with either 1-inch-high backlit LCD or 0.6-inch-high red LED, depending on the model selected. The stainless steel indicator mounting bracket lets you adjust the angle of the weight indicator where it’s easiest to read. Some models offer ticket printing capabilities when connected to a printer and others offer checkweighing mode. The -185B and -190 models have battery options for complete portability. The -185B models can be powered by six standard, off-the-shelf AA Alkaline or rechargeable Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries. The -210 models have a full alphanumeric keypad allowing manual input of tare weights and IDs.

The column-mounted indicator allows plenty of room to see the weight display over items on the scale platform. Select from your choice of four different Cardinal Scale digital weight indicators, depending on your application. Guide handles are included for steering the platform scale during transport. It’s easy to maneuver, even in tight places. The integrated bubble level helps you find the most level surface to provide accurate weighing. The 5 in/13 cm diameter x 2 in/5 cm depth rubolene wheels carry a 550-lb load rating per wheel. Easily roll the portable scales wherever it’s needed in your facility. Bring your scale to the location it’s needed! These scales are ideal for farmers markets, agriculture, inventory, warehousing, and general weighing.


  • 2 capacities and 4 different weight indicators available

  • Constructed entirely of heavy-duty welded steel

  • Electrostatic powder paint coating for long life

  • 19 in W x 28 in D / 48 cm W x 71 cm D platform

  • Battery power available on some models

  • 8 different models available to choose from

  • NTEP and Measurement Canada certified (model 8852F is not Measurement Canada approved)

  • 5 in / 13 cm diameter rubolene wheels for maneuverability

  • Units switching from metric to avoirdupois (lb)

  • Use in receiving, agriculture, warehousing, or general industrial weighing

  • Also available in 854F series weighbeam models for intrinsically-safe applications

Learn More:

https://detecto.com/product/product-overview/Portable-Scales/Digital-Portable

Contact:

Cardinal/Detecto

102 East Daugherty St.

Webb City, MO 64870

(800) 641-2008

detecto@cardet.com

http://www.Detecto.com

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Industry: Healthcare

Former Massachusetts Eye and Ear Regional Director to Lead Virtudent New England Region

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Catherine Jonash, Vice President, General Manager for Virtudent’s New England Region

Working in healthcare over the last decade I’ve seen many areas where health disparities exist and one of the greatest gaps is in access to oral healthcare, said Catherine Jonash, Vice President, General Manager for Virtudent’s New England region.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Virtudent, Inc. (http://www.virtudent.com), the leading provider of teledentistry services for employers, today announced they have appointed Catherine Jonash as Vice President, General Manager for New England. She will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Virtudent’s operations in the region as well as increasing access to the company’s high quality, preventive dental care by bringing it to more workplaces in the New England states.

“Working in healthcare over the last decade I’ve seen many areas where health disparities exist and one of the greatest gaps is in access to oral healthcare,” said Jonash. “It’s a silent epidemic that was identified long ago, but little is being done about it. I am excited to be able to provide such a high-quality, patient-centric service that meets more people where they are today and helps to improve their overall health.”

Virtudent brings diagnostic and preventive services typically performed at a dentist’s office, including a complete oral health exam, cleaning and X-rays, to the patient’s workplace using a proprietary portable dental system. Experienced dentists and advisors from top dental schools including Boston University Dental School, Columbia Dental, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Johns Hopkins and Tufts Dental School provide clinical oversight and review all Virtudent patient cases, assessments and X-rays. Virtudent’s experienced, degreed dental hygienists and dentists are all licensed in the state they serve and receive rigorous training in Virtudent’s proprietary solution and patient care techniques.

In New England, Virtudent operates in over 100 workplaces, including Dunkin’ Brands, Microsoft and Wayfair.

At Massachusetts Eye and Ear, for six years, Jonash oversaw 20 outpatient clinics, ensuring the best possible care and patient experience. She has also worked for Boston Healthcare Associates and California Pacific Medical Center. She earned a Master’s in Public Health from The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, a Master’s in Business from Dartmouth College and Bachelor’s in History from Princeton.

“Catherine’s commitment to providing the best possible experience for our New England customers is second to none and we are incredibly excited to have her on our team,” said Dave Drap, chief growth officer for Virtudent.

About Virtudent

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Virtudent is a teledentistry practice committed to improving overall health and well-being by providing easy access to high-quality, prevention-focused dental care in the workplace. Through partnerships with hundreds of top employers, including Dunkin’ Brands, Microsoft and Wayfair, they have saved their clients tens of thousands of employee work hours. Their business model brings together experienced dentists, highly-trained hygienists and a unique portable dentistry kit in a convenient setting to address often overlooked oral health. For more information, visit http://www.virtudent.com.

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