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US Drug Test Centers Adds Specialty Testing to List of Services
US Drug Test Centers announces specialty drug testing services nationwide. - July 20, 2017 - US Drug Test Centers
Fresh Drinking Water from the Atmosphere 40-Liter Residential Appliance
Enjoy pollutant & mineral-free fresh drinking water produced from the atmosphere that meets or exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) standards without disturbing existing water supplies. - July 20, 2017 - PanLbilt
The Kensington Earns 2017 Silver National Quality Award
The Kensington Senior Living Community in Fort Madison, Iowa received the states first Silver Quality Award, as awarded by AHCA/NCAL. This prestigious award is the second step in their quality journey. They received the Bronze award in 2011. - July 20, 2017 - The Kensington
Cejka Executive Search Places Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at The Oregon Clinic
Cejka Executive Search, a top-ranked national healthcare executive search firm, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Scott Gudger as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Oregon Clinic. - July 20, 2017 - Cejka Executive Search
Biomedic Consulting and Taiwan Biomed Announce a Strategic Partnership to Help Taiwanese Medical Devices Companies Expand in Europe and USA
Strategic partnership formed to support Taiwanese medical device organizations with unique, world-class solutions that will allow them to bring life-changing technologies to the global marketplace in the most efficient manner possible. - July 20, 2017 - Biomedic Consulting Ltd.
Introducing GenieMD iVisit™ - Telemedicine Reimagined
GenieMD, a market leader in offering mobile health solutions to consumers, today announced the availability of its Telemedicine Platform iVisitTM. More than three-quarters of U.S. healthcare consumers welcome the idea of virtual visits with physicians, according to the results of a consumer survey... - July 19, 2017 - GenieMD, Inc.
Arteric President and Co-Founder Hans Kaspersetz Leads Workshops to Enhance Digital Marketing Capacity of Cancer-Related Advocacy Organizations
Veteran Healthcare Digital Strategist Discusses Foundational and Leading-Edge Digital Tactics with Patient and Professional Advocacy Organizations - July 18, 2017 - Arteric
Adroit Surgical Demonstrates Vie Scope™ Life Saving Airway Management Device at 1st Annual Ark-La-Miss Emergency and Critical Care Transport Conference
Adroit Surgical™ is demonstrating the two latest advancements in airway management at the 1st Annual Ark-La-Miss Emergency and Critical Care Transport Conference taking place in West Monroe, La on July 19th and 20th, 2017. The Vie Scope™ and the Voir Bougie™ and Tactical Bougie™ will be available for all to try and compare to any other Laryngoscope. - July 17, 2017 - Adroit Surgical
Better Medicare Alliance on Legislation Supporting Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) President and CEO Allyson Y. Schwartz released the following statement in response to the House Ways and Means Committee passage of H.R. 3168, legislation designed to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans. - July 15, 2017 - Better Medicare Alliance
European Patent Issued for Human and Pet Anti-Obesity Vaccine to Braasch Biotech
European Patent issued in the United Kingdom for anti-obesity vaccine technologies. Applications for human and pet therapeutic vaccines to treat adult onset obesity. - July 14, 2017 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Meta Wear on Its Way to Turn Every Athlete’s Dream Into Reality
Making Waves for a While Now, the Company Has Finally Started an Indiegogo Campaign for Its Long Anticipated Heat-Sensitive, Color Changing Active Wear. - July 14, 2017 - Meta Wear LLC
Kathleen L. Johnson, MA, RMT Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kathleen L. Johnson of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the area of holistic and complementary wellness. About Kathleen L. Johnson, MA,... - July 14, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
HBR Technologies Wins Readers' Choice Award for Favorite IT Company
On July 12, 2017, ADDISON Magazine announced the winners of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards and HBR Technologies has once again been voted readers’ favorite for “Favorite IT Company.” Throughout June, votes were cast in more than 80 categories including dining,... - July 14, 2017 - HBR Technologies
Mylan Explores the Patient-Centric Road to Biosimilars
SMi Group has announced that Mr Chrys Kokino, Head Biologics Commercial at Mylan has joined the speaker line-up for the 4th annual Biosimilars North America conference in New Jersey. Chrys will present a talk entitled "The Road to Biosimilars: Reaching our destination with the patient in mind. - July 14, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Makers Nutrition® Wins 2017 People's Choice Stevie® Award in Health and Pharmaceuticals
Health and Pharmaceuticals People's Choice Stevie® Award winner announced. - July 13, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Marilyn K. Gard Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marilyn K. Gard of Sedona, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of healthcare. About Marilyn K. Gard Ms. Gard is the President of Life... - July 13, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Monkey Around at the Zoo with Homes for Autism
Homes for Autism will host Monkey Around at the Zoo on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan. Participants can register at www.crowdrise.com/monkey-around-at-the-zoo. Monkey Around at The Zoo will be a family-friendly "FUN DAY" coordinated and contained... - July 13, 2017 - Homes for Autism
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits Announce Partnership
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits join forces at its 1st Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Sloan's Ice Cream in CityPlace Doral on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm to promote cancer awareness and raise funds for cancer research. The Co-Founder of the newly formed We Care Chemo Kits... - July 12, 2017 - We Care Chemo Kits
topcreditcardprocessors.com Announces USPAY Group Receives Supplier Legacy Award from Premier Inc.
USPAY Group, a leading provider of merchant services and credit card processing solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced that it has received the Supplier Legacy Award from Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company. USPAY Group was recognized for its long-standing support... - July 12, 2017 - topseos.com
CrowdReviews.com Partners with Pulsus to Announce: 22nd World Congress on Cognitive Behavioral Science and Therapy
About the Conference: Cognitive Behavioral therapy meetings will provide an opportunity for all marketing societies working on psychology and Behavioral psychiatry to talk about their work. Cognitive Behavioral therapy conferences will congregate renowned speakers, investigators, Nobel laureates,... - July 12, 2017 - topseos.com
Marella B. Mangum Chakua Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marella B. Mangum Chakua of West Fargo, North Dakota has been honored as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the field of inventions. About Marella B. Mangum Chakua Mrs. Mangum Chakua is a... - July 12, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ranfac Marrow Cellution™ Bone Marrow Aspiration System Outperforms EMCYTE® BMC System in Comparative Analysis
In a 3 patient study, bone marrow collected by the Marrow Cellution™ aspiration system had significantly more CD 34+ and CFU-f per mL as compared to the EMCYTE® BMC system without requiring additional manipulation via centrifugation. - July 12, 2017 - Ranfac Corp.
Gastric Cancer Foundation Announces Leadership Transition - New Co-Chairs to Advance Gastric Cancer Research Through the Registry and Research Scholar Program
The new co-chairs have been active in helping the Foundation expand its visibility and sharpen its strategic focus to support research funding for the disease and help those suffering with it. - July 11, 2017 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
Dr. Kelly A. Zilli, Audiologist Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Kelly A. Zilli of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 25 years in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Kelly A. Zilli Audiologist Dr. Zilli is an... - July 11, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Coppe Laboratories Announces Powassan Virus Co-Infection Research in Wisconsin Lyme Patients
Coppe Laboratories conducted patient testing research in Wisconsin among 95 Lyme suspected patients. Within the 95 patient cohort, 41 were tested positive for Lyme disease. Of the 41 tested positive it was demonstrated in the research that approx. 17% of patients were also positive for Powassan Virus. - July 11, 2017 - Coppe Laboratories
Helix BioMedix Promotes Robin L. Carmichael to Chief Executive Officer
R. Stephen Beatty is appointed to Chief Investor Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board. - July 10, 2017 - Helix BioMedix, Inc
Journey Fitness Presents A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Series
Journey fitness is hosting its second annual A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Race. A Warrior's Journey is one of the few obstacle course races in Upstate New York. Journey Fitness will also be donating a portion of the proceeds to their local Imatter foundation, to raise awareness on teen... - July 10, 2017 - Journey Fitness
Renown Acupuncturist Comments on FDA Proposed Approval of Acupuncture and Herbs
Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US., according to the National Society for Addiction Medicine (NSAD). Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illicit drug heroin as well as the licit prescription pain relievers oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others. In 2012, 259 million prescriptions were written for opioids, which is more than enough to give every American adult their own bottle of pills. Acupuncture may be given the green light. - July 08, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
Nancy Craigmyle Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nancy Craigmyle of Vero Beach, Florida has been honored as a Top Executive for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of research. About Nancy Craigmyle Ms. Craigmyle, although retired after over 40 years of scientific... - July 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr Somdutt Prasad to Co-Chair The Magical World of Retina Symposium at ITC Grand Chola Chennai
A symposium for ophthalmologists at the Indian Intraocular Implant & Refractive Convention, 2017 - July 07, 2017 - i4vision
Rich Creations Launches Energizing Website & New Revitalizing Supplement
Rich Creations, LLC is proud to release an all-natural caffeine-free liquid supplement and cognitive enhancer, Rich Recovery™. Now available to the market to serve as a healthy energetic alternative for people with dietary restrictions, such as diabetics and high blood pressure. - July 06, 2017 - Rich Creations, LLC
Sonavex Inc. Chief Technology Officer Placed by Search Solution Group
Harish Hiriyannaiah, PhD, appointed CTO at Sonavex, Inc., a company dedicated to bettering surgical outcomes for patients. Search Solution Group continues with superior IT Executive Search services. - July 06, 2017 - Search Solution Group
Lilu’s Garden Joins with Dope Magazine to Present Dope Cup Colorado
Industrial hemp and CBD wholesaler Lilu’s Garden announces official VIP Lounge sponsorship of Dope Magazine’s Rocky Mountain debut event, Dope Cup Colorado. - July 06, 2017 - Lilu's Garden
FreeMedSuppQuotes Releases Free Ebook 4 Medigap Guidelines You Might Not Know
To help Medicare supplement plan (also known as Medigap) applicants in securing a policy, FreeMedSuppQuotes releases a free and useful resource material, 4 Medigap Guidelines You Might Not Know. The ebook aims to provide applicants with vital Medigap details as an additional benefit when one... - July 06, 2017 - Freemedsuppquotes.com
Award-Winning Healthcare Industry Executive, Mr. Philip Fasano, Joins Virtual Rehab Advisory Board
Virtual Rehab further strengthens its Advisory Board team with the addition of top C-Level healthcare industry executive. - July 05, 2017 - Virtual Rehab
Warp United Won "Excellent Enterprise" Award in China Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition
Warp United Scientific Co., Ltd. ("Warp United") won the "Excellent Enterprise" award in the China Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition 2016, Bio-Medical section. The competition, whose final stage was held in Amoy, China, was launched by the Ministry of Science and... - July 05, 2017 - Warp United Scientific Co., Ltd.
The ChinaCare Group Announces Engagement with Hailong Investment Co Ltd
The ChinaCare Group announced today that it has been engaged by Shanghai-based Hailong Investment Co Ltd to assist the firm in its expansion and acquisition activities. In this engagement, The ChinaCareGroup will provide due diligence and feasibility assessments of potential acquisitions under... - July 04, 2017 - The ChinaCareGroup
Living Well Without a Gallbladder Book Available Worldwide
"Living Well Without a Gallbladder: A Guide to Postcholecystectomy Syndrome" is now available worldwide. This groundbreaking book was written as a roadmap for patients seeking answers to their symptoms after gallbladder removal. Patients will find this book helpful as it describes possible causes, how to seek a diagnosis, natural treatments, medications, procedures, and ways to access support and become an empowered patient. - July 04, 2017 - Brooke Keefer
The Tennessean Names Insight Global a Winner of the Middle Tennessee 2017 Top Workplaces Award
Insight Global’s Nashville, Tenn. office has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by The Tennessean. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational... - July 01, 2017 - Insight Global
Lamplugh Talks Firefighter Health & Wellness: Radio Show Goes to the "Frontline"
For years Mark Lamplugh has been the “voice” for the treatment of responders when dealing with critical stress, PTSD, and addiction issues. Now, that voice can be heard on one of the first online radio shows dedicated to the health and wellness of firefighters and emergency services... - June 30, 2017 - Sprout Health Group
Celebrating Independence for Disabled Citizens on July 4th
LaunchAbility kicks off their "Independence" fundraising campaign to help intellectually developmentally and disabled (IDD) adults find their own independence through assisting them find jobs fitting their unique skills. - June 30, 2017 - LaunchAbility
Care Compare Pty Ltd Launches New Consumer Focused Website Comparemycare.com.au
The latest healthcare revolution has begun with the launch of comparemycare.com.au, a new Australian website where consumers can find, and compare, local care service providers. Comparemycare.com.au offers an extensive list of residential aged care, home and child care providers, including disability and private carers, and is completely free for consumers. Care Compare is an independent company, which allows consumers to make real comparisons to meet their personal care needs. - June 29, 2017 - Care Compare Pty Ltd
Sandoz Head of US Regulatory Affairs Explores New FDA Biosimilar Interchangeability Guidelines
SMi Group has announced that Dr Cindy Cao, Executive Director and Head of US Regulatory Affairs for Biopharmaceuticals at Sandoz has joined the speaker panel for the 4th Biosimilars North America, which takes place on November 15 & 16, 2017. Earlier this year, the FDA released a... - June 29, 2017 - SAE Media Group
World Congress Announces Speakers for the 2017 Patient Services Compliance Summit
World Congress has announced the speaker line-up for the 2017 Patient Services Compliance Summit, to be held July 24-25, 2017, in Philadelphia, PA. Join them to develop compliant procedures and mitigate risk while competing in the healthcare landscape. - June 29, 2017 - World Congress
Worried About That New Healthcare Plan? Canada’s Got You Covered - Literally. Leave Your Woes Behind; Northwestern Ontario is Waiting for You.
Politics got you down? Or maybe you’re just looking for a superior lifestyle with affordable housing, unlimited access to nature and free healthcare? Northwestern Ontario in Canada invites you to find a new home here. Remember during the 2016 Election Night when the search “how to move... - June 28, 2017 - MovetoNWOntario.ca
The Sloane Clinic™ Launches the Latest Advancement in Cosmetic Thread-Lifts, Infinity InstaLift
The Sloane Clinic™, a leading chain of medical aesthetic clinics in Singapore and Malaysia providing advanced aesthetic dermatology and cosmetic solutions has launched Infinity InstaLift, the latest non-surgical facelift technique. - June 28, 2017 - The Sloane Clinic
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Announces the Opening of a Regional Sales & Marketing office in Florida
HealthPoint Plus continues to expand its operations by opening up a Regional Sales and Marketing office in Celebration, Florida. The operations in Florida will be managed by Nicholas Cammarata and Jeannine Peeke. - June 28, 2017 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
The Medical Center of Aurora Names New Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced the promotion of Angie Voigt, MBA, BSN RN, CNML, NEA-BC, to Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO). Her new role is effective immediately. Voigt arrived at TMCA in 2012 as the Manager of Inpatient Cardiovascular Services. She was... - June 28, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Improving the Patient Experience by Engaging Front-Line Staff in a System-Wide Action Plan Focus of July 27, 2017 Webinar
UnityPoint Health—Des Moines will share its system-wide, data-driven approach to improving the patient experience that empowers front-line staff to own the process during a July 27, 2017 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - June 28, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Final Agenda Announced for the 4th Annual Specialty Network Design & Channel Optimization Summit
World Congress has announced the final agenda for the 4th Annual Specialty Network Design and Channel Optimization Summit. - June 28, 2017 - World Congress