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.
Huntington’s Disease Society of America Announces Team Hope Walk in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Affiliate hosts the 6th Annual Walk on Sunday October 1st 2017 at Craig Ranch Regional Park. Please join HDSA Las Vegas Affiliate at the Team Hope Walk in Las Vegas being held on October 1, 2017 at Craig Ranch Park. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. Registration begins at 8:00am and the walk kick-off begins at 9:00am. - August 19, 2017 - Huntington’s Disease Society of America Las Vegas Affiliate
Vein Care Center of Amelia Island Opens Its Doors to Patients
Vein Care Center of Amelia Island is now open and accepting new patients in search of treatment for varicose veins, spider veins and related venous disorders. Founded by Gabor Kovacs, M.D., the office was designed from the ground up to provide personalized care and lasting results in a warm,... - August 19, 2017 - Vein Care Center of Amelia Island
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler Brings Youth Sports Injury Care to Tyler, Texas Students
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler now brings youth sports injury care to young athletes living in Tyler, Texas and surrounding East Texas communities. - August 19, 2017 - Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Cantor Colburn is the #1 Law Firm for Handling Mayo/Myriad Rejections
Recent Federal cases Mayo and Myriad have it difficult for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies to obtain patent protection for their innovative new drugs, diagnostic tests, or medical procedures. The ability to obtain strong patent protection, notwithstanding these decisions, has therefore become an important need. Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that it is the #1 law firm in the country for handling § 101 rejections on biotech, pharma, and life sciences applications. - August 18, 2017 - Cantor Colburn LLP
Best Local Chiropractor Adds Digital X-Ray to Their Services
McQuaite Chiropractic, newly named Best Chiropractor for the 5th year in a row, has recently installed a state of the art digital x-ray machine. Dr. McQuaite states, "There are many advantages to using digital x-ray in office. We say 'To see is to know, and we won't guess about your health.'... - August 18, 2017 - Azzatori Chiropractic
Healthcare Marketing & Targeted List Provided by InfoDataPlace
The company’s foray into the healthcare marketing list will help the businesses in this sector to contact and build relationships to attain growth. - August 17, 2017 - Infodataplace
Honda of Joliet Donates $3000 to American Heart Association
Silent auction of Limited Edition 2017 Type R helps raise donation. - August 17, 2017 - Honda of Joliet
CrowdReviews.com Partners with Meeting International to Proudly Announce the Global Experts Meeting on Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Scheduled During July 30-31, 2018
Global Experts Meeting on Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy takes place on July 30th and 31st, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia with a theme of "Mirroring the Advancements in Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy." - August 16, 2017 - CrowdReviews.com
Today's Practice Upcoming Healthcare Financial Summit Brings Doctors and Entrepreneurs Together
New and disruptive Healthcare conference blends entrepreneurial spirit with medical care providers, showcasing emerging technology alongside a physician attended technology investor competition. - August 16, 2017 - Today's Practice
United Capital Partners Funds an Early Stage Customer Through a Master Lease Line of Credit
Early Stage radiopharmaceutical company is funded through a master lease line of credit to fund technology equipment for their USA office. - August 15, 2017 - United Capital Partners
United Capital Partners Successfully Source Approval for $1.1MM Sale Lease Back for Biotechnology Entity
An internationally based customer in need of liquidity to fund USA operations uses assets at USA location to approve a $1.1MM sale lease back facility. - August 15, 2017 - United Capital Partners
Hudson Aquatic Systems Enters Exclusive Agreement with Prestigious China Corporation to Distribute Underwater Treadmill Systems and Therapy Pools
Hudson Aquatic Systems officially announces their expansion overseas with an exclusive distribution partnership with the Changzhou Qianjing Rehabilitation Company, Ltd., located in Shanghai, China. As exclusive partners, Qianjing will provide sales, installation and service of Hudson’s underwater treadmill systems and therapy pools for rehabilitation, therapy, conditioning, wellness, and spas in mainland China. - August 15, 2017 - Hudson Aquatic Systems
Joanne D. Valerius, Ph.D., MPH, RHIA Recognized as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joanne D. Valerius of New Brighton, Minnesota has been recognized as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 35 years in the field of education. About Joanne D. Valerius, PH.D., MPH, RHIA Dr. - August 15, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Healthy Humor Partners with Moose Toys to Launch Red Nose Docs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Announcing the expansion of the Healthy Humor program to a new hospital - August 11, 2017 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Felicity A. Erdmann, Alumni CCRN Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Felicity A. Erdmann of Seattle, Washington has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Felicity A. Erdmann, Alumni CCRN Ms. Erdmann is the Director of Wedgwood... - August 11, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Travelers Protective Association Presents More Than $20,000 in Grants
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society gives 42 scholarships to those in need. - August 11, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Makers Nutrition’s Casual for a Cause Program Raises $2500 for Vitamin Angels
Dietary supplement manufacturer Makers Nutrition® raises $2,500 through its Casual for a Cause fundraising program to assist Vitamin Angels in its fight against malnutrition. - August 11, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Ushers Syndrome Improves with Stem Cell Treatment in SCOTS 2
Type of Retinitis Pigmentosa responds to stem cells with vision and hearing improvement. - August 11, 2017 - MD Stem Cells
Gold Group Acquires Brand Aid Digital
Activating Advancement of Clinical Trials Research via the GoMo Engagement Platform. - August 10, 2017 - Gold Group Enterprises
CHD Expert Evaluates the 2017 U.S. Healthcare Foodservice Industry Market Landscape
In 2017 the healthcare industry faces a number of possible changes. CHD Expert evaluates the current status of the foodservice industry within our nation's healthcare facilities. - August 09, 2017 - CHD Expert
Stratus Interoperable™ Welcomes Berry Brunk, 20-Year Healthcare Transformation Veteran, to Its Management Team
Stratus Interoperable, Inc., welcomes Berry Brunk, to serve as Chief strategy Officer. Brunk's experience in both acute and post-acute care will help guide the company’s business development and investment activities. - August 08, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
U.S. News & World Report Names The Medical Center of Aurora Among Best in Colorado
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2017-18 in the Denver metro and Colorado by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 28th year, are part of U.S. News’ patient portal, designed to help patients... - August 08, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Calretinin ELISA Assay Kit
Eagle Biosciences is proud to announce a new assay, the Calretinin ELISA Assay Kit. The assay was developed and manufactured by DLD Diagnostika Gmbh in cooperation with the Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance of the Ruhr-University Bochum (IPA). - August 08, 2017 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
Hessam Abrishami Brings New Collection of Art to Ocean Galleries for Labor Day Weekend
Ocean Galleries welcomes Hessam Abrishami Labor Day weekend with a new collection of abstract, impressionistic paintings, drawings, and sketches. “Hessam Abrishami – Colors of Romance” will be at Ocean Galleries September 1-6, 2017 with Hessam making gallery appearances 7:00 to 10:00 PM on Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3. Formally trained in Italy and influenced by modern Masters, Hessam’s dynamic compositions, powerful expressions, and bold, vibrant colors captivate viewers. - August 08, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Ceeable Selected for IBM Global Entrepreneur Program
Company will utilize IBM cloud platform and Watson artificial intelligence capabilities to detect vision disorders. - August 08, 2017 - Ceeable
"Vials" the First Comedy Series About Pharmacists Comes to Amazon This Fall
"Vials," the first comedy series about pharmacists and the vials they fill for their sometimes vile customers, goes into production in Austin, Texas this week and will begin dispensing this fall on Amazon. The ensemble cast will feature the talents of Alexandria Ayala (Server Life), Elena Weinberg (#ATown), David Lampe (Kopy Kings), Ethan Stites and Sanjay Rao. - August 04, 2017 - Sci-Unison Fitness
Lloyd McGarrigal Promoted to Software Development Manager
Veteran Software Engineer Guides Digital Project Development at Leading Healthcare Marketing Agency. - August 04, 2017 - Arteric
Abzyme Files Patent Application for Self-Diversifying Antibody Platform
Abzyme Therapeutics LLC, a biotechnology company focused on developing antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, has filed a patent application entitled "Composition and Method for Diversifying Polypeptide Libraries," USPTO number 62/387,511. This is an important milestone... - August 03, 2017 - Abzyme Therapeutics LLC
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with Madridge Publishers to Announce: The International Pharma Conference and Expo
International Pharma Conference and Expo is going to be held during May 2-4, 2018 in Rome, Italy. Pharma-2018 aims to discover advances, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to the pharma industry, pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences as well as a breadth of other... - August 03, 2017 - topseos.com
August 17, 2017 Webinar to Highlight Two-Pronged Patient Engagement Strategy: Closing Gaps in Care and Coaching Clinicians
PinnacleHealth will outline its two-pronged strategy of coaching both patients and clinicians with a goal of improving patient engagement during an August 17, 2017 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - August 03, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Avendelle Assisted Living Opens 6 Senior Facilities in Dallas
The demand and need for quality senior care is increasing in just about every market across the country. Dallas, Texas in particular though has been a focus for the increasing need to serve this growing population of seniors. Avendelle is a unique senior facility focused on specialty care and high quality experiences for the residents. Six new homes have just opened in the Dallas area. - August 02, 2017 - Avendelle Assisted Living
Medical Records Management Solution for Retiring Physicians
SIS NW recently launched storagemedicalrecords.com to provide a solution for the ongoing management of patient medical records when physicians retire, sell their practice, or become an employee at a hospital system. - August 02, 2017 - Spectrum Information Services NW, Inc.
FireFighters Down 1st Annual Memorial Concert 9/11; Starring Flock of Seagulls with Guest Speaker Lou Gossett Jr.
Come join FireFighters Down on Sept. 11th in Malibu California for FireFighters Down 1st Annual Memorial Concert Benefiting Our Nation's Heroes and Injured FireFighters. This event will be held at Pepperdine Universities, Smothers Theatre, Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 24255 Pacific Coast... - August 02, 2017 - FireFighters Down
Academy Medical and Brain Sentinel Partner to Strengthen Offering in Federally Funded Medical Facilities
Government partnership will expand access to Academy Medical’s product portfolio within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Indian Health Services (IHS) for patients and clinicians. - August 02, 2017 - Academy Medical
August 10, 2017 Webinar to Feature MSKCC's Integrated Case Management Approach to Transition Planning
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will share its team-based case management approach to transitioning patients through the care continuum during an August 10, 2017 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - August 02, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Medlantis Launches "Vital Video"
First ever web-app dedicated to data mining medical video. - August 01, 2017 - Medlantis
Mary Frances Gardner Honored as an America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Lifetime VIP and Professional of the Year
Mary Frances Gardner, of New Orleans, Louisiana, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP and a 2017 Professional of the Year in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. This distinction is bestowed in honor of her contributions and achievements in field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. - August 01, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Baebies Announces CE Mark for SEEKER, an Innovative Newborn Screening Platform for Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Baebies is pleased to announce that SEEKERTM, a high throughput newborn screening laboratory solution, now has CE Mark and available in Europe and other countries that recognize CE Mark. SEEKER quantitatively measures the activity of lysosomal enzymes from newborn dried blood spot specimens. - July 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Baebies Announces Assays for FINDER Launch Panel: G6PD, Total Serum Bilirubin, Albumin and Direct Bilirubin
Baebies, Inc., a company focused on advancing newborn screening and pediatric testing, announced the first assays on the FINDER launch panel, currently under development. The panel includes tests for total serum bilirubin, albumin, direct bilirubin, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) on a single cartridge, making it the first comprehensive, rapid and near-patient testing solution for hyperbilirubinemia. - July 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler Now Offering Injury Care in East Texas
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler is now offering injury care to East Texas residents injured at work, at home, on the sports field or in an automobile accident. - July 27, 2017 - Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Prestige Health Choice Rewards Florida Physicians for Care Provided to Medicaid Members
Prestige Health Choice, a Medicaid managed care plan based in Palm Beach Gardens, has awarded $1.7 million in bonuses to top-performing medical practices in the Prestige network that met or exceeded performance goals related to well-care visits, immunizations, preventive screenings and other quality care issues. Prestige has 330,000 members in Florida. - July 27, 2017 - Prestige Health Choice
Shared Health Services Names New Vice-President of Clinical Operations
Shared Health Services, a Tennessee based wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy management company, has named Mr. James Wilcox, RN, BSN, ACHRN, CWCN, CFCN, CWS, WCC, DWC, FCCWS, DAPWCA as its Vice-President of Clinical Operations. In announcing the appointment of Mr. Wilcox, the company's... - July 26, 2017 - Shared Health Services
Monte Johnston Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Monte Johnston, of Springdale, Arkansas, is honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his distinguished contributions and achievements in field of Automotive Sales and Management. - July 26, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Susan J. Littman to be Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Susan J. Littman, of Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, will be recognized as a 2018 Professional of the Year by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. This honor will be bestowed for her contributions and achievements in the field of Oncology. - July 26, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
ALPCO to Highlight Assay Qualification Program at the AACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
ALPCO announced it will feature a variety of products supported by its assay qualification program at the AACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in San Diego August 1-3, 2017. Among these products is the Easy Stool Extraction Device and a Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ELISA portfolio. - July 25, 2017 - ALPCO
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. to Showcase New Products at the 69th Annual AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. (ALFA), the industry’s groundbreaking leader of innovative product development and a U.S. manufacturer of rapid, point-of-care in vitro diagnostics, will be attending the 69th annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Exhibition of the American Association for... - July 25, 2017 - Alfa Scientific Designs
Romero Britto Spreads Message of Hope and Happiness with Stone Harbor, NJ Art Exhibition
Brazilian pop artist sensation, Romero Britto, is coming to southern New Jersey for the first time this August. “Romero Britto – Brilliant World of Color” will be at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ Friday, August 4 through Tuesday, August 8, with the acclaimed artist making gallery appearances 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, August 5 and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 6. - July 25, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Alexiacare Corporation Offers 30-90 Day Free Trial of New and Affordable EMR/EHR Healthcare Web Application
Alexiacare Corporation, a New Dynamic, Responsive, and Upstart Software Vendor, Offers Doctors Its New and Affordable Healthcare Web Application for Free and Catapults Itself Into Prime Time. - July 24, 2017 - Alexiacare Corporation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Implement Mandate to Reduce Legionella Risks in Healthcare Facilities
Pure Air Control Services in conjunction with their Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory assists healthcare facilities with fulfillment of the newly mandated CMS Legionella requirements. - July 22, 2017 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
Dr. Justin Holtzman, MD Joins HealthPoint Plus as Chief Medical Officer
HealthPoint Plus continues the expansion of their management and executive team by the addition of a Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Justin S. Holtzman, MD is now serving in this position. - July 21, 2017 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.