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United Energy Trading (UET) Raises Thousands for Blood Cancer Research
Energy company takes top honors at Light The Night Walk, supporting blood cancer research and awareness. - October 10, 2017 - United Energy Trading
2017 Healthcare Case Management Trends: More Care Team Integration, Face-to-Face Patient Encounters
The latest case management metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network indicate widespread adoption of integrated case management, larger caseloads, and case manager fulfillment from patient interactions. - October 10, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
BEAR Saves Lives Bhutan Project Receives Medical Humanitarian Award from Boston Biopharma
The Bhutan Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval team (BEAR) will be awarded the Medical Humanitarian Award. Established and presented by Boston Biopharma, a USA-based pharmaceutical company that specializes in generic medications, the award aims to identify and recognize exceptional new healthcare... - October 10, 2017 - Boston Biopharma
The 25th SAPA Annual Conference: Advancing Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Development Through Global Collaboration
The Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) held its 25th annual conference at the Doubletree in Somerset, New Jersey on September 29-30, 2017. Under the leadership of SAPA Presidents Dr. Lei Tang and Dr. Jian Liu, this annual event grew 50% in content, expanding from last... - October 10, 2017 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
Award Winning Author Leif Gregersen is Announcing North America Wide Distribution of His Two Non-Fiction Books About His Experiences with Mental Illness
Leif Gregersen, now having completed his term as spotlight writer for the Edmonton Public Library is announcing a new focus of distributing his two non-fiction books, "Through the Withering Storm" and "Inching Back to Sane" to all US and Canadian markets. - October 09, 2017 - Leif Gregersen
G&L Scientific Announces the Appointment of Richard Edmunds as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Global provider of Clinical & Regulatory Affairs consultancy services continues to attract top talent. - October 09, 2017 - G&L Scientific Inc
William Linger, DDS, MAGD First Dental Office in Charlotte to Use X-Guide Navigated Dental Implants
The X-Guide™ is the newest and most advanced system available for the placement of dental implants. The technology was developed in close collaboration with leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons and approved by the FDA in December 2015. X-Guide™ allows surgeons to see “virtually” inside the mouth, via 3D imaging. Turn-by-turn instructions guide surgeons in maneuvering to the exact location where the dental implant post should be positioned (including optimal angle and depth). - October 07, 2017 - William Linger, DDS, MAGD
Voicebrook to Demonstrate Pathology Reporting Solution at the College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting
Voicebrook will attend the CAP annual meeting for the 12th year in a row and demonstrate the only speech recognition based reporting solution tailored specifically to Pathology. - October 07, 2017 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Arnica Montana-Based Product for Treating Joint Pain – Flexogor – Is Prepared for Sale in Asia
A new Arnica Montana-based product for treating joint and tissue pain has been manufactured and prepared for sales in Asia. Flexogor Gel contains Arnica Montana flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Camphor, hydrolyzed Keratin, Linalool and D-limonene. These ingredients, mixed in proper... - October 07, 2017 - Flexogor
National Home Doctor Service Acquires MD Home Call to Support Growing Need of Patient House Calls
Acquisition Significantly Expands Company’s Leadership Position in the Home Patient House Calls Industry - October 07, 2017 - MD Home Call
iprevent365 Expands Into the Health Prevention Screening Market
iprevent365… an industry leading health and wellness company announced today expansion into the health prevention screening marketplace. - October 07, 2017 - iprevent365, LLC.
ProlifeStream Named Among Top Products for 2017 CPG Editors Choice Award for Innovation and Market Impact at SupplySide West Expo
About SupplySide West: For 21 years, SupplySide has helped dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and cosmetic professionals find information to explore, discover, innovate and market their next best-selling product. ProlifeStream was nominated in the Antioxidant Category for innovation and impact. - October 05, 2017 - ProlifeStream
CrowdReviews Partnered with Arena International to Announce: Presenting Only Operationally Focused Oncology Event in Europe
Clinical Operations in Oncology Trials is the only operationally focussed oncology conference in Europe. After a huge success in 2016, the event is returning to Munich for its 4th edition on the 5th and 6th of December. This year Clinical Operations in Oncology Trials Europe will offer more... - October 05, 2017 - CrowdReviews.com
CrowdReviews Partnered with Arena International to Announce: Pharma and Device Packaging and Labeling West Coast
28th – 29th November, Burlingame, California http://www.arena-international.com/pharmapackagingwest/ - October 05, 2017 - CrowdReviews.com
TupeloLife Invited to Speak at AHA's Health Tech & Innovation Forum in Boston; Forum Will Connect Leaders in Technology and Healthcare
TupeloLife will present at the American Heart Association’s Health Tech & Innovation Forum, October 4-5 in Boston. The Health Tech & Innovation Forum will gather top healthcare providers and researchers, health technology experts, industry thought leaders and entrepreneurs from the... - October 05, 2017 - TupeloLife
Healthy Amplified Launches Their Medical History Injury Documentation Solution
Healthy Amplified unveiled their New Healthcare Communication Solution launch. Healthy Amplified unveiled the commercial website and solution to healthcare communications during the launch event in Chicago on August 25th. The by invitation only event provided a spectacular splash in the Chicago... - October 04, 2017 - Healthy Amplified
The App That Will Crush the Opioid Crisis
Too often individual suffering from muscle and joint pain are prescribes medications to treat the symptoms, rather than addressing the cause. Using the VPT app, patients who might otherwise be unable to access a musculoskeletal clinician can schedule a virtual visit with a licensed specialist able to treat their pain. The benefits are exactly the same as an in-person visit, with the only difference being convenience and cost savings. - October 04, 2017 - Virtual Physical Therapists
IDI Consulting Partners with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Through Light The Night Walk
For the second straight year, IDI Consulting will participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk. Through fundraising efforts and walking as a team, IDI Consulting will support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its fight against blood cancer on October... - October 04, 2017 - IDI Consulting
SCPC: New Study of Medicare “DIR” Fee Legislation Helps Demonstrate PBMs as Bad Actors Across Full Spectrum of Transactions
Solutions to PBM Pricing Abuses Must Address Entire Drug Supply Chain - October 03, 2017 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Wayne Brady Among Invisible Disabilities Champions to be Honored at 10th Annual Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Gala in Colorado on Oct. 21st
The Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) honors its 2017 award recipients on Oct. 21st at the 10th Annual Awards Gala, Laugh Out Loud, in Lone Tree, Colorado. This year’s Awards Gala, sponsored by Fireplace Warehouse ETC. is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds, plus honor incredible eight individuals and organizations making positive contributions towards understanding and education of invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2017 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Lite Run Awarded $100,000 SBIR Grant for Innovative Mobility Device
Lite Run Inc. is pleased to announce that it has won a $100,000 Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. The award targets the development of a home version of the innovative Lite Run mobility... - October 03, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
Health Websites Reducing Visits to Doctors in People with Chronic Health Conditions
New report finds 27% of people with chronic health conditions went to the doctor less because of information they got from a website, and 41% of people cited that they turned to a health website to access advice and information on their disease, symptoms, condition pathway or well being, before seeing their GP about it. - October 03, 2017 - HealthUnlocked
Phlebotomy Career Training Receives Accreditation for Online Phlebotomy Certification Course
Phlebotomy Career Training announces recognition through the following certifying national organizations for providing educational excellence in phlebotomy instruction classes online, the organizations include; American Medical Certification Association, National Center for Competency and the National Association of Phlebotomy Technician Professionals. - October 02, 2017 - Phlebotomy Career Training
Zonia Elvas Velasco Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Zonia Elvas Velasco of Dallas, Texas has been honored with early admission into Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide’s VIP Membership for 2018 due to her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. About Zonia Elvas Velasco Ms. Velasco has over 48... - September 30, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Stellar Scholars Wizardess and Former Ford Stats Supervisor Patricia Emery Insists the Academic Group Celebrate Christmas Two Months Early in October
Patricia Emery, Stellar Scholars wizardess and ex-Ford Stats whiz, celebrates her birthday November 20th, the same day as her all-time favorite movie actress Gene Tierney. But Christmas begins every year the month before in October. And with just cause for the non-profit collective of talented... - September 30, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
MappBio Announces Contracts with BARDA for ZMapp and Additional Filovirus Medical Countermeasures
Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a Project BioShield contract (HHSO100201700017C) of approximately $46 million by The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at... - September 30, 2017 - Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc.
United Concierge Medicine to Speak at National Conference; Algozzine to Serve as Expert at American Telemedicine Association Fall Forum
UCM CEO will be a featured "XPert" at the ATA EDGE Fall Forum in Washington, DC, discussing how UCM is changing the front door of health care by marrying customized concierge medicine with the efficiency of telemedicine. UCM has developed a unique model that saves an average of $600 per utilization, with a 99% patient satisfaction rate and 100% customer retention rate. - September 30, 2017 - United Concierge Medicine
PHA Announces Featured Speakers for Capitol Caucus in Washington, D.C.
The Population Health Alliance (PHA) today announced that Jerry Penso, Chief Medical Officer, American Medical Group Association; Matt Salo, Executive Director, National Association of Medicaid Directors; Elizabeth Carter, PhD, MPH, Senior Advisor Health Services Research AARP; James A. Paretti, Jr. - September 30, 2017 - Population Health Alliance
Kidney Community Applauds Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve Access to Kidney Care Treatments, Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Kidney Disease
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient groups, manufacturers and researchers – today praised the introduction of Senate Bill 1890, “Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment... - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Dr. Gilbert Lee Selected as One of San Diego’s 2017 Top Doctors in Plastic Surgery
Dr. Gilbert Lee, a triple board-certified plastic surgeon, was recently named one of San Diego’s 2017 Top Doctors in Plastic Surgery by the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS). The San Diego County Medical Society has hosted the awards program for the past 15 years, during which time,... - September 29, 2017 - Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa
Kidney Care Community Celebrates the Passage of the Senate’s CHRONIC Care Act with Unanimous Consent
Kidney Community States Bill will Improve Access to Quality Care, Expand Treatment Choice. - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Tampa Church Will Host a Choir from Germany as They Focus on Hurricane Victims Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:00am
Mount Olive Church is a very compassionate and caring church and they love to reach out to help the community. The Mount Olive Church leader teaches us to always reach out to help that's why they are having a concert with this amazing choir from Germany and the proceeds will go to the hurricane victims. All are invited to support this event. - September 29, 2017 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Healthcare Analytics Market Examined by Aniruddha Sowale in Its New Report Now Available at MarketPublishers.com
New research study featuring the healthcare analytics market prepared by Aniruddha Sowale has been recently uploaded at MarketPublishers.com. - September 29, 2017 - TD The Market Publishers, Ltd
SR3D Holdings Corp. Announces Two New Branch Office Openings in Beijing and Singapore
SR3D Holdings Corp., is a leading manufacturer of active plant stem cell ingredients for personal care products under Regenere3D brand, today announces two new branch office openings in Beijing, China and Singapore. The two new branch offices are staffed and operated by the company's newly... - September 28, 2017 - SR3D Holdings Corp.
Marcia L. Goodman, Ph.D. Honored as a Prominent Business Leader and a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Marcia L. Goodman, Ph.D. of East Hartford, Connecticut has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader and a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the field of healthcare. About Marcia L. - September 28, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Uganda NGO TERREWODE Receives Funding for Women's Hospital to Serve Obstetric Fistula Patients
Women in Uganda suffering from obstetric fistula just received a million reasons to be hopeful. Support from the Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE, as well as the Hamlin International Partners in Australia and the United States, has raised over $1.6 million for TERREWODE, a non-governmental... - September 28, 2017 - Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE
Physician Engagement for Medical Group Managers
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of physician engagement at the Idaho Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Annual Conference in Boise, Idaho. Healthcare administrators from across Idaho attended the two-day event to learn about best practices,... - September 28, 2017 - ABISA
CrowReviews Partnered with Conference Series LLC Announce: 4th World Congress and Exhibition on Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
Conference series takes pleasure in inviting the scientific community across the globe to attend the 4th World Congress and Exhibition on Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance during June 14- 15, 2018 at Barcelona, Spain with a motto to Explore Innovations in Antibiotics, Antibiotic... - September 28, 2017 - CrowdReviews.com
Quality Assembly and Logistics Earns Multiple Global Accreditations
Quality Assembly and Logistics (QAL), a Marinette-based contract manufacturing company which is privately owned by Guy and Sara Meyerhofer, has recently acknowledged the following certifications and qualifications: ISO 13485-2016 an audit of the company’s quality management system for... - September 27, 2017 - Quality Assembly and Logistics
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Wins Health + Wellness Design Award
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) is pleased to announce that it has received an award from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). The "Speaking of NEC" brochure, created as a companion piece to the audio podcast series of the same name, has been recognized as part of GDUSA’s... - September 27, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Flora H. Sowell, LPN Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Flora H. Sowell, LPN of Charlotte, North Carolina 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 40 years in the field of healthcare. About Flora H. Sowell, LPN Ms. Sowell is the... - September 27, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Grand Opening of Tampa Bay Sports & Medical Massage
Owner Tracy Alan Jones, MSW, LMT announces the grand opening of Tampa Bay Sports & Medical Massage, a new solution for both individuals dealing with pain and local athletes who want to perform better. Open to the public, the grand opening celebration will take place on Thursday, September 28,... - September 27, 2017 - Tampa Bay Sports & Medical Massage
The Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation Invests $10 Million to Double Impact of Successful Children’s Mental Health Initiative
Four Communities to Receive Resources to Build Systems of Care - September 27, 2017 - Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation
Dr. Pravin U. Dugel Elected to the Orbis International Board of Directors
Dr. Pravin U. Dugel, managing partner, Retinal Consultants of Arizona – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous academic, clinical research and patient treatment facilities, has been elected to the Orbis International Board of Directors. Orbis International is a global... - September 26, 2017 - Retinal Consultants of Arizona
Perthera's Subha Madhavan, PhD, to Speak at Prestigious Health 2.0 Conference
Perthera Inc.’s, Subha Madhavan, PhD, Chief Bioinformatics Officer, will be speaking at the 11th Annual Fall Conference of Health 2.0 on Healthcare Innovations, Oct 1 - 4 in Santa Clara, CA, in the Personalized Health Track “Turning Data into Value.” Dr. Madhavan will present a... - September 26, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Gilead Sciences Wins Workplace Health Award from American Heart Association: BaySport Partners with Gilead Sciences in Health and Wellness to Claim Silver Achievement
BaySport client, Gilead Sciences, is recognized by the American Heart Association for their achievement in providing its employees' quality and effective workplace health programs, earning them the Silver Award. - September 26, 2017 - BaySport, Inc.
Samepage Health Announces Launch of BHI Plus™ to Help Primary Care Providers Quickly and Effectively Take Advantage of New Collaborative Care G-Codes
Samepage’s tech-enabled solution provides the training, implementation support, and software necessary to deploy their evidence-based method for behavior-based care management that is proven to improve outcomes and ROI. - September 26, 2017 - Samepage Health
It's World Pharmacy Day - The Red Band Trailer for the Amazon Prime Pharmacist Comedy Series "Vials" Has Been Dispensed
Today is World Pharmacy Day and the trailer for the Amazon Prime exclusive series "Vials" has been dispensed. "Vials" is the first comedy series about pharmacists, techs and interns. The streaming series will follow the team at Gateway Drug & Surgical as they fill vials for their sometimes vile customers. - September 25, 2017 - Sci-Unison Fitness
Dr. Foster Has Been Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2017
New Jersey Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic Surgeon Wayne Foster, MD, FACS, is Named a 2017 Top Doctor in the New Jersey area by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. - September 24, 2017 - FosterMD
Winners Announced for 4th Annual World ADC Awards
World ADC is pleased to announce the finalists in the 4th Annual World ADC Awards. The World ADC Awards showcase the innovation, leadership and devotion shown by the best companies, teams and individuals in the industry. Across 9 categories the Awards will recognise the extraordinary endeavours, teamwork and commercial acumen that has propelled the field to the forefront of cancer research today. - September 24, 2017 - World ADC San Diego