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The Medical Center of Aurora Receives “A” Patient Safety in Spring 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
The Medical Center of Aurora was one of 823 hospitals to receive an “A” for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents that can harm patients. - April 13, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Global Healthcare Accreditation Continues International Expansion with Healthcare Expert Group of Thailand Partnership
Partnership Signals Global Demand for Medical Travel Standards. - April 13, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
Malta Minister for Health Unveils New emCare Centre Aimed at Supporting independent living
emCare, a division of Idox Health and provider of electronic and mobile care, unveiled its new call centre and concept store aimed at supporting independent living. - April 13, 2017 - IDOX
Global Medical Transcription Services Market by Services, Procurement Modes, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2021, New Findings by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Medical Transcription Services Market by Medical Services (CONSULT, DS, OP); Mode of Procurement (Offshoring, and Outsourcing) and Forecast 2017-2021. - April 13, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Gartner Recognizes Innovaccer as One of the Emerging Companies in Healthcare Data Integration and Exchange Space in Its Population Health Market Report
Gartner - the most trusted global research and advisory firm has recognized Innovaccer as one of the Emerging Companies in Healthcare Data Integration and Exchange Space in its Population Health Market Report. - April 12, 2017 - Innovaccer
RCNI to Host the UK’s Largest Nursing Recruitment Fair Series in London Next Week
Job Fair London takes place on the 20-21 April 2017 at the Novotel London West. RCNI (a subsidiary of the Royal College of Nursing) will be opening the doors to the UK’s largest nursing recruitment fair in London next week. - April 12, 2017 - RCNI
Joyce L. Morrison Will be Recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who’s October 2017 Biography of the Month
Joyce L. Morrison, of St. Joseph, Missouri, will be recognized as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for October, 2017. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Animal Health. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
May 11, 2017 Webcast: Using Quality Reporting Metrics to Reduce SNF Readmissions and Drive Improvements
A May 11, 2017 HIN webinar will highlight how the use of standardized quality reporting by a tri-county, skilled nursing facility (SNF) collaborative in Michigan helps to hold the line on hospital readmission rates for three participating competitive health systems. - April 11, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
AutoGenomics Launches INFINITI® H. Pylori Assay for Detection of Helicobacter Pylori and Mutations at 2142g & 2143g That Are Associated with Antibiotic Resistance
AutoGenomics Inc., a molecular diagnostics company offering an innovative and proprietary technology platform for all clinical laboratories announced today the commercial availability of INFINITI® H. pylori Assay. The assay is designed to detect Helicobacter pylori and mutations at 2142G &... - April 09, 2017 - AutoGenomics Inc.
Norman A. Eshleman Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Norman A. Eshleman of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. About Norman A. - April 08, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Searching For The Cure Foundation Moves Forward with Axcel International Proposal for Sponsorship
A partnership providing a solid web presence infrastructure robust enough for the various cancer patient programs, cannabis cancer research, and services currently being developed. - April 07, 2017 - Searching For The Cure Foundation
Mississippi Hospital Paves the Way with New Parking Lot
Alliance HealthCare System is paving the way for a more sustainable environment with a new parking lot at the Alliance Hospital located at 1430 Highway 4 East, Holly Springs, Mississippi. The lot's additional spaces will help accommodate the hospitals rising attendance as it has expanded and... - April 07, 2017 - TF Productions
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Selected to Speak on the Importance of Fatigue Management Programs at Safety and Risk Control Workshops
Cottingham & Butler schedules Steven Garrish to speak at several of its Transportation Safety and Risk Control Workshops about how fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, improve driver health, cut costs and boost recruitment and retention programs. - April 06, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
A Night of Fashion Hosted by Award-Winning Actress Tangi Miller
A Night of Fashion is an annual charity event to support the mission of I Will Survive, Inc. It features a fashion show, live music, dinner, silent auction, survivor HOPE ceremony, and more. - April 06, 2017 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Galen College of Nursing Names Dr. Joan Frey Academic President
Galen College of Nursing announced today that Joan Frey, EdD, MSN, BS, has accepted the position of Academic President. Since 2008, Dr. Frey served as the Dean of Galen’s Louisville campus, having served the role of acting Academic President since May 2016. As Galen’s Academic... - April 06, 2017 - Galen College of Nursing
Flora H. Sowell to be Honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month
Flora H. Sowell, of Charlotte, North Carolina, will be the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for August, 2017. This honor is bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - April 06, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Clinical Support Services Expands Leadership Team Naming New Chief Operating Officer, Leslie Lotano-Saba, RPh, MS
Clinical Support Services Inc. (CSS), an industry leader in the delivery of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) software and services, announced the addition of Leslie Lotano-Saba as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Leslie provides operational and strategic leadership, manages day to day... - April 06, 2017 - Clinical Support Services, Inc.
OpenMRS Releases 2016 Annual Report Following Inaugural Report
The OpenMRS open source medical records community surpasses nearly every metric from 2015 as documented in their second annual report, demonstrating increased effectiveness in solving many problems around healthcare delivery, especially in low-resource areas around the world. - April 06, 2017 - OpenMRS
South Nassau Communities Hospital Truth in Medicine Poll Shows Improper Use of Antibiotics by Public
Overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major public health concern in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making it more difficult for physicians to easily treat many infections. - April 06, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Arthur J. Ross III, MD, MBA, Joins MedAware Systems’ Scientific Advisory Board
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that Dr. Arthur Ross is joining the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board. A pediatric surgeon and researcher, Dr. Ross has served three medical schools as a campus executive or dean. He is currently serving as Interim Dean and Professor at Florida... - April 06, 2017 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Global Medical Equipment Calibration Services Market by Products, Services, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Findings by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Medical Equipment Calibration Services Market by Equipment Type (Fetal Monitors, Ventilators, Vital Sign Monitors, Cardiovascular Monitors, Infusion Pumps, Imaging Equipment), and Services (In-House Calibration Services, Third Party Calibration Services, original Equipment Manufacturer Calibration Services) 2016-2020. - April 06, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
MHRA & FDA to Explore In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations in the EU & USA
The 3rd In Vitro Diagnostics conference for SMi Group will take place in London on the 14th & 15th June 2017. - April 06, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Tactiva Therapeutics Reports Data Highlighting a Novel Dual CD4/CD8 T Cell Receptor with Potential for Use Against a Broad Range of Cancers
Tactiva Therapeutics today reported on its unique, dual enhanced adoptive cell therapy (DEACT) platform, incorporating its proprietary, engineered CD4/CD8 T cell receptors (TCR) with potential broad utility in cancer immunotherapy, including melanoma and ovarian cancer. A late breaking abstract... - April 05, 2017 - Tactiva Therapeutics
A New Leader in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment is Taking New Clients: Meet One of the Most Renowned Teams in the Industry
The Blanchard Institute has officially opened as a leading provider of outpatient mental health, addiction treatment and family services in Charlotte, NC. The newly minted team in place is one of the best in the industry. The Blanchard Institute offers an integrated approach to treating mental... - April 05, 2017 - The Blanchard Institute
Global Medical Device Sensors Market by Products, Measurement Specialties and Forecast to 2020, New Findings by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Medical Device Sensors Market by Sensor Types (Physiology, Air, Temp, Movement, Pressure, Image, Force) and Applications or Measurement Specialties (Diagnostics, Monitoring, Surgical, Imaging, Interventional, and Therapeutics) 2016-2020 - April 05, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Global Medical Devices Outsourcing Market by Product Classes, Services, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Report by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Medical Devices Outsourcing Market by Product Types (Class I Medical Devices, Class II Medical Devices, Class III Medical Devices), and Service Types (Device Design and Development, Device Implementation, Device Maintenance, Device Testing, Device Upgrade, Regulatory Services) 2016-2020 - April 05, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Neuropsychologist David Salisbury Joins Pate Rehabilitation as Clinical Director
Pate’s groundbreaking emphasis on neuropsychology in brain injury rehabilitation expands further. - April 04, 2017 - Pate Rehabilitation
National Public Health Week is April 3-9
The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) invites communities across Kansas to celebrate National Public Health Week on April 3-9 by recognizing the contributions and successes of public health and working to improve population health in Kansans. The American Public Health Association and KPHA... - April 04, 2017 - Kansas Public Health Association
Global Excel Management Inc. Acquires ChargeCare International Limited
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of ChargeCare International Limited which will be effective April 7, 2017. With this acquisition, Global Excel reinforces its position as a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions. - April 04, 2017 - Global Excel Management Inc.
Another Agmatine Patent for Gilad&Gilad
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Gilad&Gilad an additional patent for agmatine use in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and foods. - April 04, 2017 - Gilad&Gilad
VIP World Medical Provides Second Opinions from Top Specialists for Patients Worldwide
Now patients living anywhere will be able to avail world-class medical consultation services from reputed physicians at top hospitals right around the world. This will help them get detailed medical advice by remote consultation with expert physicians from the country of their choosing. VIP World... - April 04, 2017 - VIP World Medical
Accomplished Dental Field Sales Representative Welcomes New Challenge
Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate welcomes Mark Haslip as its newest Vice President. - April 03, 2017 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
Dr. Stanley J. Pool Joins Village Family Practice
Village Family Practice is opening its eighth location to better serve its patients. This expansion comes with the addition of Dr. Stanley J. Pool and his established practice. Dr. Pool has been serving the Southeast Houston community for more than 40 years. Dr. Pool will continue to see patients at his current location (8951 Ruthby St, Houston, TX 77061) with the support of a new physician, Dr. Theodore Lawler Jr. - April 03, 2017 - Village Family Practice
A-Plus-Consulting LLC Lights It Up Blue and Empowers Parents with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Tailored Vocational Curriculum
A-Plus-Consulting LLC thrive on solving complex problems with actionable solutions for a sustainable future. They are an InnovateHER 2015 New Jersey finalist. InnovateHER is a Small Business Administration (SBA) competition aimed at helping women and families. A-Plus-Consulting LLC, a qualified... - April 02, 2017 - A-Plus-Consulting LLC
Rx Drug Take Back Event
The Luzerne County Medical Society is encouraging local citizens to safely dispose of expired medications by attending the 'Prescription Drug Take Back' event this Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Luzerne County Court House. Nearly 78 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. - April 02, 2017 - Luzerne County Medical Society
My Voice, My Choice Initiative Uses Digital to Deliver Personalised Online Care and Support Planning in Stockton
Focused on supporting citizens over 65 years old who have long-term health conditions, the My Voice, My Choice initiative will put Stockton-on-Tees at the forefront of Integrated Personal Commissioning (IPC) – a new approach to joining up health, social care and other services for people with... - April 02, 2017 - IDOX
Kenneth M. Gelman, M.D., F.A.C.E. Honored as a Professional of the Year for Four Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kenneth M. Gelman, M.D. F.A.C.E. of Cooper City, Florida has been honored as a Professional of the Year for four consecutive years, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About... - April 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Global Machine-To-Machine Healthcare Solutions Market by Products, Applications, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Findings by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Machine-To-Machine Healthcare Solutions Market by Product Type (Connectivity Services, Machine-To-Machine Applications and Platforms, Cellular Modules, Satellite Modules, Implants, Research and Education), and Applications (Medical Facilities, Patient Well-Being, Sports and Fitness) 2016-2020. - April 01, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Global Lyophilization Equipment and Services Market by Products, Services, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Lyophilization Equipment and Services Market by Equipment Type (Bench Top, FDM, Rotary, and Tray Lyophilizers), and Service Type (Aseptic Filling, Bull Lyophilization, and Cycle Development) 2016-2020 - April 01, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Global Mechanical Ventilators Market by Products, Geography, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Report by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Mechanical Ventilators Market by Product Types (Critical Care Mechanical Ventilators, Neonatal Mechanical Ventilators, Transport and Portable Mechanical Ventilators, Swivels and Connectors) 2016-2020. - April 01, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Anita Iskenderian Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Anita Iskenderian of New York, New York has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Anita Iskenderian Ms. Iskenderian has 25 years experience in the healthcare... - March 31, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
C. Scott Jones, Partner, Locke Lord LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that C. Scott Jones, Partner, Locke Lord LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Future of Qui Tam & False Claims Act:... - March 31, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Latest Research on Myopia (Nearsightedness) Conducted at MIT and Multivision Research Shows How to Prevent It
The latest research on myopia published online this month shows how to prevent nearsightedness. It has been confirmed that myopia can be prevented by correcting the hyperopia of a child at risk of becoming myopic. Medina, A. Prevention of myopia by partial correction of hyperopia: a twins study. Int Ophthalmol (2017). doi:10.1007/s10792-017-0493-7 - March 31, 2017 - Antonio Medina
Eliminate Additional Catheter Packaging Entirely
Looking to eliminate additional catheter and guidewire packaging? The Dual Hoop Catheter DISK reduces packaging waste, costs and shelf space for medical device manufacturers and medical professionals. - March 30, 2017 - CleanCut Technologies
prIME Oncology Awarded ACCME Accreditation with Commendation
Accredited evidence-based education bridges gap between oncology innovations and integration into clinical practice. Oncologists and hematologists rely on accredited continuing medical education (CME) as an important support system to assist in improving their clinical practice and care of... - March 30, 2017 - Aptitude Health
Globe Doctor Limited Contributes to Better Health Care by Providing Price Information on Procedures
Globe Doctor Limited takes it as their moral responsibility to encourage accountability and transparency in the expenditure required for any particular treatment at a particular location. - March 30, 2017 - Globe Doctor Limited
Top Amazon Alexa Skill, Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, Seeking In-Home and Medical Alert Monitoring Service Partners
Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, a leading skill on Amazon’s Alexa & Google's Home voice platforms, is seeking non-exclusive partnerships with In-home and medical alert monitoring services to offer best in class features to their nearly 100,000 users. Pat Coggins, co-founder, said,... - March 29, 2017 - Ask My Buddy
Palo Alto-Based Facial Plastic Surgeons, Drs. David Lieberman & Sachin Parikh Featured in NewBeauty® Magazine
The latest edition of "NewBeauty," a leading beauty magazine, features two new dual-board certified facial plastic surgeons, Drs. David M. Lieberman and Sachin S. Parikh who operate out of two Bay Area offices. - March 29, 2017 - Lieberman & Parikh Facial Plastic Surgery
Sunshine Care Partners Announce New Territory Owners in Oklahoma and Texas
Sunshine Care Partners announces new territory owners in Oklahoma and Texas to expand their Chronic Care / Transition Care Management practice services. - March 29, 2017 - Sunshine Care Partners
Europe Electrophysiology - New Market Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Europe Electrophysiology Market, by Type (EP Monitoring Devices, EP Treatment Devices), by Product Type (EP Ablation Catheters, EP Diagnostic Catheters, EP Laboratory Devices, Access Devices), by Indication (Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Tachycardia, Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia), by Country – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2024. - March 29, 2017 - Data Bridge Market Research