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Victoria Shklar, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Victoria Shklar, MD. She will practice at 1 Delaware Drive, Lake Success, NY 11042, and 1055 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714. "We... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Vernon Wu
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of hematologist-oncologist Vernon Wu, MD. He will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, NY 11210. “Dr. Wu’s extensive experience and research expertise,... - July 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Breast Health Welcomes Board-Certified Breast Surgeon Dr. Kap-Jae Sung
New York Breast Health (NY Breast Health) is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified breast surgeon Kap-Jae Sung, MD, FACS. Dr. Sung will practice at 88-06 55th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373. https://nybreasthealth.com/news/breast-surgeon-kap-jae-sung-md-joins-nybh "We are very... - July 03, 2023 - New York Breast Health
United Capital is Pleased to Announce the Completion of a $500k Line of Credit Facility for an AI-Driven Case-to-Nurse Matching Technology Customer
United Capital sources funding for health services technology customer. - June 30, 2023 - United Capital Partners
Iconic Gym, The Pit Barbell Club, Sends Elite Powerlifters to Las Vegas for Competition
Indiana gym, The Pit Barbell Club, is sending eight elite powerlifters to compete in the U.S.P.A. Federation's National meet held at the Flamingo Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The meet is July 10-14 and 250 competitors per day are anticipated. - June 29, 2023 - The Pit Barbell Club
Nation’s Kidney Community Expresses Deep Disappointment on CMS Proposed Rules on Prospective Payment System and ESRD Quality Incentive Program
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) today issued the following statement expressing disappointment with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule on End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS), Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (QIP), and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model (ETC). - June 28, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Families to Assemble in Denver and Online for National Patient Education Conference for Eosinophil-Associated Diseases, June 30-July 1, 2023
EOS Connection 2023 is an opportunity for patients, caregivers, community advocates, healthcare providers, and researchers to connect, network, and share insights - June 25, 2023 - APFED
PMC Addresses Opioid Shortages and Advocates for Patient Well-Being
The Delaware Valley is experiencing shortages of chronic pain management tools like opioids and other medications. PMC is uniquely equipped to address these dangers by helping patients avoid missed doses so they can maintain their health, avoid hospitalization, and loss of independence. The effect of shortages is particularly dangerous for patients with chronic conditions, like persistent pain, as replacement therapies are pursued. - June 24, 2023 - PMC Pharmacy
UserWise, LLC Celebrates Role in Norlase Obtaining 510(k) Clearance and CE Mark Approval
UserWise, LLC, a San Jose-based human factors consultancy, is pleased to announce its instrumental role in obtaining FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Mark approval for the Norlase ECHO™ Green Pattern Laser photocoagulator. UserWise began working with Norlase in 2018 to develop and execute the... - June 23, 2023 - UserWise, LLC
Retirement Reception for Dr. Deborah Flanagan, Introducing Dr. Caleb Saint Jean
Dr. Caleb Saint Jean will be hosting a Retirement Reception for Dr. Deborah Flanagan at Eyes on Central, 4940 Central Avenue, on Tuesday, June 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - June 23, 2023 - Eyes on Central
Deanna E. Booth Honored as a VIP for Summer 2023 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Deanna E. Booth has been honored as a VIP in the summer 2023 issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the medical field. About Deanna E. Booth Deanna E. Booth of Birmingham, Alabama has been in the... - June 21, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
PharmStars Announces Spring 2023 Accelerator Graduates: 13 Digital Health Startups Complete PharmStars’ Pharma-Focused Accelerator Program
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces that 13 startups have graduated from its Spring 2023 program focused on “Innovations in Women’s Health or Health Equity.” The graduating startups successfully completed PharmaU, PharmStars’ 10-week program. PharmaU culminated with a Showcase Event, held in Boston in May, that brought together the participating startups and PharmStars’ innovation-minded pharma members. - June 20, 2023 - PharmStars
RI Medical Reserve Corps Teams Receives $2.2 Million Grant to Boost Healthcare Capacity, Training, and Public Health Programs
The Rhode Island Medical Reserve Corps (RI MRC), RI Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corps (RI BHMRC), RI Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (RI VMRC), and RI Junior Medical Reserve Corps (RI JRMRC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a substantial grant of $2.2 million from Health &... - June 20, 2023 - RI Medical Reserve Corps
Antis Celebrates Its 100th Red Cross Blood Drive
When the Orange County Red Cross saw its blood supplies vanish during the early part of the pandemic, Antis Roofing and Waterproofing stepped in. The company offered unused office space and created a permanent blood donation center. The center will celebrate its 100th blood drive July 5. Longtime volunteers and donors will be named. - June 17, 2023 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
Introducing Tealio: the Platform Empowering Teams for Efficient Mass Preventive Care Worldwide
Today marks a significant milestone in the global healthcare industry as Tealio is launched with the aim of empowering teams to perform more efficient mass preventive care worldwide. With its innovative features and user-friendly interface, Tealio is set to transform how teams approach healthcare,... - June 17, 2023 - Tealio
ALPCO Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Calprotectin Immunoturbidimetric Assay
American Laboratory Products Company, Ltd. ("ALPCO"), a global provider of specialty diagnostic solutions, today announced recent FDA 510(k) clearance of its Calprotectin Immunoturbidimetric Assay. The Calprotectin Immunoturbidimetric (IT) Assay is now IVDD and 510(k)-cleared for in... - June 15, 2023 - ALPCO
Caresify Home Care Appoints New Director of Business Development
Caresify Home Care, a leading provider of exceptional, personalized home care services, is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Director of Business Development. The company's leadership team believe that the new Director's extensive, diverse experience and commitment to excellence will... - June 15, 2023 - Caresify
Rocky Mountain AARST Golf Tournament Set for August 9, 2023 at Arrowhead Golf Course
Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter of American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists at this fundraising event in support of creating awareness about the health effects of radon exposure and play golf at one of the 10 most photographed golf courses in the world. - June 15, 2023 - Rocky Mountain AARST
HealthWare Systems’ Security Achieves SOC 2 Type I Certification
HealthWare Systems announces its achievement of SOC 2 Type I certification through the evaluation conducted by I.S. Partners, LLC. - June 14, 2023 - HealthWare Systems
Semantic Web Company and TetraScience Partner to Accelerate Scientific Data Analysis and Improve Outcomes
Semantic Web Company, a leader in semantic AI solutions for industrial use, today announced a partnership with TetraScience, the Scientific Data Cloud company, to help biopharmaceutical customers derive more insight from their scientific data through meaningful semantic search across their organizations. - June 12, 2023 - Semantic Web Company
SunMed Selected to Exhibit SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilization Device at Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange
SunMed has been selected to exhibit the SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilization Device at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange. Vizient, Inc, the nation’s largest member-driven healthcare performance improvement company, will hold the Exchange on Oct. 3 in Grapevine,... - June 10, 2023 - Securisyn Medical
Nebraska Medicine’s Doctor Corrigan McBride First to Introduce Endolumik’s New "Safer Technology" Surgical Tool
Medical Technology company, Endolumik, launches sales of "Safer Technology" surgical device with Nebraska Medicine Bariatrics Center. - June 09, 2023 - Endolumik, Inc.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Signs Radon Disclosure Bill into Law
A new Colorado law will increase radon risk awareness for homebuyers and renters. - June 09, 2023 - Rocky Mountain AARST
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Attains National Verification from the American College of Surgeons
Steven Rothenberg, MD, chief of pediatric surgery at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, today announced that its has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program (ACS CSV). RMHC is the first children’s hospital in the global HCA Healthcare organization to achieve this status. - June 09, 2023 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Vets with Nets Returns to Detroit Beach Boat Club This Weekend
Vets with Nets 5th annual fishing tournament for Veterans will take place this weekend at Detroit Beach Boat Club. - June 09, 2023 - Vets With Nets
EJD Calls for a European Shock-Plan Addressing Recruitment and Retention of Healthcare Professionals in Rural, Remote and Underserved Areas
The current health workforce crisis in Europe is producing severe problems that demand immediate attention. This shortage jeopardizes the quality and accessibility of healthcare services across the region. Junior doctors and postgraduate medical training systems are particularly vulnerable to poor... - June 09, 2023 - European Junior Doctors Association - EJD
U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler Speaks to Pharmaceutical Execs Regarding Disparities in Marketing to Underserved Ethnic Minorities
United States Congressman Michael Lawler delivered a message at the MMM Media Convene Conference: Multicultural Marketing: Pharma’s New Frontier. The Congressman cited the disparities in messaging to ethnic minorities by the pharmaceutical industry and called out government agencies for lack of oversight. - June 08, 2023 - Emerging Networks
Hemanext Announces a Strategic Partnership and Investment from Vitalant
Partnership to include research and development at Vitalant Innovation Center. - June 07, 2023 - Hemanext
Anti Depression Institute Launches Groundbreaking Programs: Remarkable Results in Overcoming Anxiety and Depression in Just Months
Ana Lennyr has launched Anti Depression Institute as part of her vision to resolve anxiety and depression for teens and adults. - June 07, 2023 - Ana Lennyr
Kristen M. Toepfer Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Kristen M. Toepfer of Hackettstown, New Jersey has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of nonprofit and volunteering. The Lifetime Achievement... - June 07, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Florida Association of ACOs Welcomes LifeOmic as Member
Health tech company LifeOmic supports precision medicine, population health and patient engagement. - June 07, 2023 - Florida Association of ACOs
PharmStars Announces “Digital Innovations in Therapeutic Delivery: Supply Chain to the Patient Interface” Theme for its Fall 2023 Accelerator
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, is accepting applications for its Fall 2023 cohort around the theme “Digital Innovations in Therapeutic Delivery: Supply Chain to the Patient Interface.” The cohort is open to startups with digital health solutions that pharma can use to innovate therapeutic supply chain management, medication delivery, or the patient-drug experience for small molecules, biologics, or advanced therapies. Applications are due July 10, 2023. - June 06, 2023 - PharmStars
Personal Woman’s Care Joins Suffolk OB/GYN
Personal Woman’s Care, a comprehensive women's health practice in Smithtown, has officially joined Suffolk OBGYN’s growing network of providers. Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists Drs. Richard Halpert and Keith L. Sommers will continue to practice at 148 Terry Road, Smithtown,... - June 06, 2023 - New York Health
Dr. Jennifer Ripton-Snyder Joins New York Imaging Specialists
New York Imaging Specialists is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Jennifer Ripton-Snyder, a fellowship-trained breast imager. Dr. Ripton-Snyder will practice at 118 North Country Rd., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. “Dr. Ripton-Snyder’s expertise in Breast Imaging and her dedication... - June 06, 2023 - New York Imaging Specialists
Dr. Mark Huh is Selected as NJ Top Dentist for 2023
Rapha Dental LLC today is delighted to announce the selection of Dr. Mark Huh as New Jersey's top dentist for 2023, following review and approval from NJ top dentists. Dr. Huh, the owner dentist of Rapha Dental, ranks as the leading general dentist for 2023 in New Jersey. - June 05, 2023 - Rapha Dental
Opening New Frontiers in Oral Care and the Cannabinoid Market
A groundbreaking patent has been unveiled, presenting a revolutionary method for the prevention and treatment of dental pulp-associated diseases using a cannabinoid-based composition. This patent offers pharmaceutical companies a unique opportunity to enter the rapidly growing cannabinoid market while addressing critical dental care needs. - June 04, 2023 - CannIBite
Let’s Get Functionally Fit Outdoors
MoveStrong Outdoor Functional Fitness Zone Opened at The Linc Wellness Center in Jefferson City, MO. - June 03, 2023 - MoveStrong Fit
Eminent Spine’s 3D Titanium Lumbar Interbody Fusion Systems, PLIF/TLIF/ALIF, Received US-FDA 510(k) Clearance as of May 15, 2023
Eminent Spine’s 3D Lumbar Interbody Fusion Systems (PLIF, TLIF and ALIF) are offered as non-sterile. - June 02, 2023 - Eminent Spine
International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) Partners with mejo to Build Digital Caregiver Tool
My Rett Ally, a web application powered by mejo, will be specifically designed for Rett syndrome patients and families to organize and share medical information tailored to their unique journey. - June 02, 2023 - mejo
ThoroughCare Expands to New Location to Support Continued Operational Growth, Hiring
Expansion offers opportunities for new partnerships, product expansion. - June 02, 2023 - ThoroughCare
New Research Benchmarks Biopharmaceutical Perceptions of Global CRO Thought Leadership
Landmark Research Analyzes Perspectives of US and EU Biopharma C-Suite, Clinical Operations and Medical/Regulatory Affairs Professionals on Global CRO Thought Leadership. - June 01, 2023 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Huntington Study Group Announces Call for Abstracts for 30th Annual Meeting
The Huntington Study Group (HSG), with a mission of accelerating treatments that make a difference for those impacted by Huntington’s disease, together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc., a world leader in conducting clinical trials for Huntington’s disease... - June 01, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Merger Finalized Between NDASA and DATIA
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) has completed a merger with the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA), forming the largest trade association in the U.S. representing the nation's drug and alcohol testing industry. - May 31, 2023 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
TwitchView® Train of Four Monitor Used to Eliminate Residual Neuromuscular Blockade
ASA guideline first author Dr. Stephan Thilen et al. reports exciting results from a protocol that completely eliminated post-operative residual neuromuscular blockade (PRNMB). Of note, Thilen et al. achieved this groundbreaking advance in patient safety using the TwitchView® Train of Four (TOF) monitor while maintaining a role for neostigmine as a reversal strategy, resulting in pharmacologic cost savings of $42 per patient. - May 30, 2023 - Blink Device Company
Spring General Assembly of the European Association of Young Doctors Took place in Riga, Latvia on 26-27 May 2023
This year, Riga hosted the Spring General Assembly of the European Junior Doctors (EJD), organized by the European Junior Doctors (EJD) and the Latvian Junior Doctors Association (LJDA). - May 30, 2023 - European Junior Doctors Association - EJD
Glenda C. Brandenberger Recognized as a Five Year Member by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Glenda C. Brandenberger of Halstead, Kansas has been recognized as a Five Year Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the field of healthcare. About Glenda C. Brandenberger Glenda C. Brandenberger is... - May 26, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
AcceleDev Celebrates Its 20 Year Anniversary
AcceleDev Chemical LLC, a leading strategic supplier of Pharmaceutical process custom synthesis services, is proud to celebrate its 20th Anniversary this month. Since its inception in 2003, AcceleDev has remained focused on helping pharmaceutical and biotech companies deliver life-saving... - May 25, 2023 - AcceleDev Chemical LLC
Hemanext Continues European Rollout of Hemanext ONE® RBC Processing and Storage System
Groundbreaking technology to be deployed to transfuse thalassemia patients in Italy and acute bleeding burn patients in Norway. - May 25, 2023 - Hemanext
Exclusive Event: Suggestic Unveils WellnessGPT, the Revolutionary AI-Powered Telewellness and Behavioral Engagement Platform
Suggestic, the leading provider of AI-enabled Telewellness solutions, is excited to announce an exclusive event on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Join them to explore the challenges and opportunities of generative AI and witness the unveiling of WellnessGPT, Suggestic's revolutionary AI-powered Tele-wellness and Behavioral Engagement platform. - May 25, 2023 - Suggestic
Clubhouse International Launches US Advocacy Campaign This Mental Health Awareness Month
Clubhouse International recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month by hosting several awareness-raising initiatives including the launch of a US Advocacy and Awareness campaign, Healing Minds, Powering Communities, in partnership with Fountain House NY, and other US advocacy organizations that aims to effect policy change and increase funding for mental health services. - May 25, 2023 - Clubhouse International