Medical & Health News
Maintain a healthy dose of the latest news on the medical and health industry. From addiction, allergies and alternative medicine to healthcare management, insurance, plastic surgery and veterinary medicine, don’t miss out on the most recent medical and health announcements.
Helix BioMedix Completes $2 Million Private Placement to Advance Xeroderma Pigmentosum Development Program
Financing strengthens balance sheet and accelerates advancement of proprietary DNA repair technology targeting UV-induced DNA damage. - August 29, 2026 - Helix BioMedix, Inc
Advanced Recovery Systems and Promises Behavioral Health Combine to Advance Behavioral Health Care Delivery
Advanced Recovery Systems and Promises Behavioral Health have combined, bringing together two organizations focused on evidence-based, compassionate care for people experiencing addiction and mental health conditions. - August 27, 2026 - Advanced Recovery Systems
NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin to Present Hospital Partner of the Year Award to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center at Healthy Humor's 10th Anniversary Gala
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, Chair of the Council's Committee on Hospitals, will also join the milestone celebration honoring leaders who have advanced arts-based, whole-person care for children and families. - August 25, 2026 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Gravity Payments and Suno Software Partner to Simplify Payments for Independent Hearing Clinics
Gravity Payments partnered with Suno Software to provide a seamless payment integration for audiology practices. - August 25, 2026 - Gravity Payments
Leading ADHD Expert Launches Global Institute to Transform ADHD Training
The Institute for Lifespan ADHD Training (ILAT.org), a global organization dedicated to advancing evidence-informed, practical ADHD training across the lifespan, has announced the launch of the ILAT Global ADHD Summit, a virtual event to be held October 29–30, 2026. - August 25, 2026 - ILAT.org
ExcelPrep Earns Cognia® Initial Accreditation
Accreditation recognizes ExcelPrep’s commitment to educational quality, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes for neurodiverse learners. ExcelPrep announced today that it has earned Cognia® Initial Accreditation, marking an important milestone in the organization’s... - August 25, 2026 - ExcelPrep
SottoPelle® Recognizes Zachary Long, DO for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and His Quality Care for His Patients
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients offering leading edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - August 25, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy
Upland Couples Turn to Vazquez Counseling for Marriage Counseling and Mental Health Support as Local Demand for Counselors Rises
Vazquez Counseling, led by licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Manuel Vazquez, is seeing increased demand from Upland, CA residents searching for a marriage counselor, couples counseling, and mental health therapy near them. The practice offers individual and relationship-focused counseling, with a free consultation for new clients evaluating local counseling services. - August 24, 2026 - Vazquez Counseling
For World Alzheimer's Month, Glorious Home Care Assistance Highlights Support Options for San Jose Families Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia at Home
With September marking World Alzheimer's Month and new national data showing 7.4 million older Americans living with Alzheimer's, San Jose-based Glorious Home Care Assistance is sharing guidance for Bay Area families balancing dementia caregiving at home — including the warning signs of caregiver burnout and when respite support can help. - August 24, 2026 - Glorious Home Care Assistance
Mary-Beth Newell, RN, MS Named Woman of the Month for August 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Mary-Beth Newell, RN, MS of Sarasota, Florida, has been named Woman of the Month for August 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in healthcare and healthy aging... - August 21, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Kelly Willenberg Named Woman of the Month for August 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Kelly Willenberg of Greenville and Fripp Island, South Carolina, has been named Woman of the Month for August 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field... - August 19, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Health Roads Files Ten Provisional Patent Applications Across Medicaid Revenue Cycle, Interoperability, Program Enrollment, and Social Health Information Exchange
Company-held portfolio spans SocialRCM®, QConnect™, and NextCareEngage™ product lines and its social health information exchange infrastructure; first filing enters production this year. - August 18, 2026 - Health Roads, LLC
Practice San Francisco Expands Specialized Youth and Family Mental Health Care with New Locations in Potrero Hill, Noe Valley and Larchmont Village, Los Angeles
Child and adolescent specialty outpatient center Practice San Francisco expands high quality in-person child, teen, and family mental health supports with two new locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and a third new location in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles. Practice provides evidence-based mental health intervention and education/early intervention services through outpatient clinics and innovative school and employer partnerships. - August 18, 2026 - Practice San Francisco
Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates Welcomes Huzaifa Wasanwala, MD
Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates (CSMA) welcomes Huzaifa Wasanwala, MD, an internal medicine physician and sleep medicine specialist, expanding its expertise and access to comprehensive sleep care across Texas. - August 17, 2026 - Comprehensive Medical Associates
Memorial Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Patrick Hsu, Among America’s Best Plastic Surgeons in 2026
Memorial Plastic Surgery is proud to announce that Dr. Patrick Hsu, MD, FACS, has been recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 in three categories: Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, and Breast Augmentation. - August 14, 2026 - Memorial Plastic Surgery
Eating Disorder Solutions Launches Medically Reviewed Digital Guide to Eating Disorders
New interactive guide covers 12 eating disorder types and related patterns, with a symptom explorer, comparison tools, and citations from NIH, Mayo Clinic, and NEDA. - August 13, 2026 - Eating Disorder Solutions
AaNeel Meets CMS Kill the Clipboard Pledge with the Health Access Card®
Health Access Card® workflow gives patients greater control of their health information while enabling secure provider access at the point of care. - August 13, 2026 - AaNeel
Discovery Texas Interventional Psychiatry Launches New Website Detailing FDA-Cleared TMS Therapy for Depression
The Dallas-Fort Worth practice's new site helps patients explore a non-drug treatment option when medication alone hasn't been enough. - August 13, 2026 - Discovery Point Retreat
New 2026 Report Reveals an AI/LLM Gap Between Biopharma Sponsors and Their CROs/Vendors
Life Science Strategy Group looks beyond frontier-AI hype to show how biopharma teams use AI and LLMs in daily work, and where their CRO and vendor partners are falling short. 71% of sponsors rate their own AI/LLM output highly. Only 27% say the same of their CROs and vendors. - August 12, 2026 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Dr. Sarah L. Marshall Named a Top Author by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Sarah L. Marshall of Garden City, New York, has been named a Top Author by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her accomplishments as an author and her outstanding contributions to healthcare, nursing education, patient advocacy, and community outreach. - August 12, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Surrogacy Centre Georgia Raises Awareness About International Patient Safety in Cross-Border Fertility Care
Surrogacy Centre Georgia has released a press statement highlighting the importance of patient safety, ethical practices, and coordinated care for international intended parents seeking fertility treatment in Georgia. The release emphasizes that successful cross-border surrogacy involves much more than IVF treatment, requiring transparent communication, evidence-based medical care, legal compliance, and continuous support throughout the entire journey. - August 11, 2026 - ARTbaby Surrogacy Centre Georgia
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Michael Brodsky
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, proudly announces the addition of Dr. Michael Brodsky. Beginning August 3, 2026, Dr. Brodsky will be practicing at NYCBS’s office located at 157 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016. “We... - August 11, 2026 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Brendon Fusco
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, proudly announces the addition of Dr. Brendon Fusco, a board-certified hematologist-oncologist dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for patients with cancer and blood... - August 11, 2026 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
ecotera health Submits Decentralized Urine Microplastics / Nanoplastics Observational Study for IRB Review
Study will evaluate an at-home approach to longitudinal microplastics / nanoplastics monitoring in urine using the EcoExposure™ platform - August 08, 2026 - ecotera health
SOTA Benefits Announces Executive Briefing on Advanced Healthcare Cost Containment Strategies in Houston
As healthcare costs continue to rise, many employers are watching plan quality, access, and affordability decline simultaneously. But there are strategies actively working here in Houston to reverse that trend, and SOTA Benefits will share these blueprints with the top health insurance influencers across Houston on August 12, 2026. - August 07, 2026 - SOTA Benefits
Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Pincus Sponsors the Hamptons Concours d’Elegance Supporting the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Pincus and Pincus Plastic Surgery proudly sponsored the 2026 Hamptons Concours d'Elegance, one of the Hamptons' premier luxury charity events, bringing together exotic automobiles, luxury brands, community leaders, and philanthropists for a day dedicated to supporting the... - August 06, 2026 - Pincus Plastic Surgery
Vertis Health Appoints Hollie Hastings as Head of Partnerships and Integration
Vertis Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Hollie Hastings as Head of Partnerships and Integration. Hollie’s appointment marks an important step in Vertis’s commitment to providing effective and reliable services across Worcestershire, with her role focusing on the new Neighbourhood Health programme. - August 06, 2026 - Vertis Health
Lobbie Continues Building the Modern Clinic Platform with Enhanced Patient Billing
Today’s clinics can strengthen cash flow and streamline operations building more sustainable businesses by unifying patient acquisition, intake, clinical workflows, billing, memberships, and payments in one integrated platform. - August 06, 2026 - Lobbie
Dr. Christopher Kolker Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Christopher Kolker of Norwich, Connecticut, has been named a Professional of the Year for 2026 in healthcare by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in family medicine, hospice and palliative care medicine. About Dr. Christopher Kolker Dr. - August 05, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide
ReGrow Medical Delivers Physician-Performed FUE Hair Transplant Using Advanced Micro-Punch Technology Across Southern California
ReGrow Medical, a leading hair transplant clinic in Southern California, provides physician-performed FUE hair transplant procedures using the latest micro-punch extraction technology across five locations. The clinic delivers permanent, natural-looking hair restoration results for men and women experiencing hair loss, with free consultations and flexible financing available. - August 05, 2026 - ReGrow Medical
Blakely Plaster, PA-C Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Blakely Plaster, PA-C, of Brookline, Massachusetts has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for June 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This distinction acknowledges her contributions and achievements in plastic surgery and business leadership. - August 05, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Qtonic Quantum Names Raymond Auger Strategic Technology Advisor
Qtonic Quantum Corp has appointed former CVS Health technology executive Raymond Auger as Strategic Technology Advisor. Auger, who served as retail CIO and Enterprise CTO across a 35-year technology career, will guide the post-quantum cybersecurity firm on legacy cryptographic discovery and migration in regulated healthcare environments. - August 04, 2026 - Qtonic Quantum Corp.
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. David Drory
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, proudly announces the addition of Dr. David Drory to its team of dedicated medical oncologists and hematologists. Beginning August 3, 2026, Dr. Drory will be practicing at NYCBS’s office... - August 04, 2026 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
“We Did More Than Integrate — We Changed the Corps’ Way of Thinking” -the Montford Points Marines Association Chapter 5
Montford Point Marines Chapter 5 Celebrates the Legacy of America’s First Black Marines with Honored Guest Medal of Honor Recipient Major James Capers, USMC Ret. - August 03, 2026 - Montford Point Marines Association
Best Mobile Websites and Best Mobile Apps of 2026 to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association's 15th annual international MobileWebAward competition is now accepting entries. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain outstanding mobile Websites and mobile applications. The deadline for entry in the 2026 MobileWebAwards is September 30, 2026. The entry form for this award program can be found at http://www.mobile-webaward.org. - August 03, 2026 - Web Marketing Association
Pennington Biomedical Men's Health Summit 2026 Coming Aug. 22
Event at Pennington Biomedical features a variety of educational sessions and health screenings - August 02, 2026 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
TGC Worldwide Launches National "Power of Caring" Campaign with Dr. Tony Nader and the David Lynch Foundation
The David Lynch Foundation is dedicating the year ahead to The Power of Caring, a national initiative inspired by neuroscientist Dr. Tony Nader's new book (Hay House), now #1 in its category on Amazon. Joined by Maria Shriver, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, and Marianne Williamson, the effort brings evidence-based tools to caregivers, first responders, and health workers, 46% of whom report burnout per the CDC. It builds on 21 years of Foundation work serving 1.5 million people worldwide. - July 31, 2026 - TGC Worldwide
The Pointe Malibu to Present Specialty Care Research at Transform Trauma Oxford 2026 Conference Alongside Global Industry Leaders
The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center will participate in the Transform Trauma Oxford 2026 conference, held in Oxford, UK, from September 14–17, 2026. As the world’s largest trauma, mental health, and wellbeing conference, the event will feature over 100 speakers and 6,000 attendees, focusing on the neurophysiological mechanics of recovery. - July 31, 2026 - The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center
EmergentMedTech Earns Five Nominations at the 2026 Aesthetic Awards
Partner practices, a proprietary treatment technique, and the company's plasma and regenerative technologies are recognized across five categories. - July 30, 2026 - EmergentMedTech
Cascala Partners with FLAACOs to Advance Care Transition Intelligence for Florida ACOs
Cascala, a leading provider of AI-powered care transition intelligence for Accountable Care Organizations, today announced a strategic partnership with the Florida Association of Accountable Care Organizations (FLAACOs), a ValueH™ organization. The partnership will help FLAACOs member... - July 30, 2026 - Florida Association of ACOs
SottoPelle® Recognizes Nadia Barr, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her Patients
SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series," showcasing various Providers who have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - July 30, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy
Beautélanin® Founder Judith Pluviose Releases "The Skin They Forgot to Teach," Examining Racism and Systemic Neglect in Esthetics Education
Beautélanin® founder, licensed esthetician, skincare formulator, and attorney Judith Pluviose announces the release of "The Skin They Forgot to Teach." The book examines the historical exclusion of Black skin from esthetics education and explores how systemic gaps in research and training continue to influence skincare practice. It calls for more complete, biology-based education that better serves melanin-rich skin. - July 29, 2026 - Beautélanin® Skincare
SottoPelle® Recognizes Dionne Botas, FNP-C, for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her Patients
SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series," showcasing various Providers who have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - July 29, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy
Ultimate Health School Announces Transition to Ultimate Health Institute, Launching a New Era in Healthcare Education
After more than two decades of preparing healthcare professionals to serve their communities, Ultimate Health School is proud to announce its transition to Ultimate Health Institute, marking a significant milestone in the organization's growth and long-term vision for the future of healthcare education. - July 28, 2026 - Ultimate Health School
How WVU Medicine Increased Clinical Appeal Capacity 5X and Defended $16 Million in Revenue
As denial volumes continue to rise nationwide, WVU Medicine is redefining clinical appeals through AI-Enhanced Clinical Appeals™. By partnering with The Wellington Group and implementing AppealNavigator™, the health system defended $16 million in revenue, increased clinical appeal capacity 5X, and dramatically improved the quality, consistency, and speed of appeals—all while empowering its own clinical experts to outperform national benchmarks. - July 28, 2026 - The Wellington Group, LLC
Microvascular Therapeutics Highlights the Future of Ultrasound Theranostics in Comprehensive Wiley Review
Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc. (MVT) today announced publication of a comprehensive review in Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology (WIREs Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology), a leading peer-reviewed journal with a 2025 Journal Impact Factor of 8.6, entitled,... - July 28, 2026 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Physicians Footcare Welcomes Dr. Jared Wilkinson
Physicians Footcare welcomes Dr. Jared Wilkinson to its Charleston team. A board‑certified foot and ankle surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Wilkinson brings extensive expertise in reconstructive surgery, clinical leadership, and patient‑centered care. He will see patients in the West Ashley office starting in August 2026. - July 23, 2026 - Physicians Footcare
Naugatuck Valley ENT and Connecticut Ear, Nose & Throat Sinus & Allergy Specialists Announce Merger
Two of Connecticut’s leading ENT practices join forces to form Connecticut ENT Allergy & Sinus of Waterbury, CT and deliver broader, more comprehensive otolaryngology care to patients throughout the Connecticut region. - July 23, 2026 - Connecticut ENT Allergy & Sinus
SottoPelle® Recognizes Karli Shives, PA, for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her Patients
SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series," showcasing various Providers who have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - July 23, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy
SottoPelle® Recognizes Tisha Perreira MSN, APRN, FNP-C, for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her Patients
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - July 21, 2026 - SottoPelle Therapy