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Nation’s Kidney Community Applauds the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Kidney Care Partners today expressed support for the bipartisan, bicameral Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668), legislation that seeks to address challenges inherent in the current organ donor procurement and transplantation system. - May 24, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
American Association on Health and Disability Announces Leadership Transition
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) announced the Board’s selection of Karl Cooper to succeed Roberta Carlin as Executive Director, effective June 1, 2023. Karl’s appointment comes as Roberta Carlin is retiring after 21 years of service to AAHD. - May 23, 2023 - American Association on Health and Disability
Nation’s Kidney Care Community Applauds Congress’ Efforts to Implement Forecast Error Adjustment
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today applauded letters led by Senators Ben Cardin... - May 22, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
MPMsoft to AllMed PM: Empowering Medical Practices with Comprehensive Billing Software
AllMed PM: Empowering medical practices with comprehensive billing software since 2006. Formerly MPMsoft, their all-encompassing solutions serve over 20 specialties. Trust AllMed PM for streamlined CMS-1500 billing for Blue Cross and Medicare. Transforming healthcare management with cutting-edge technology. - May 22, 2023 - AllMed PM, LLC.
Manchanda Chiropractic Announces the Addition of ChiroThin™ to Their Office
New doctor-supervised weight loss program offered by Manchanda Chiropractic. - May 21, 2023 - Manchanda Chiropractic
The Inc. Magazine, USA Includes Paras Biopharma (Biologics CDMO) as One of the Top 10 Most Innovative Biotech Companies to Follow in 2023
Paras Biopharma (Biologics CDMO), a biopharmaceutical technology development company is pleased to be included by The Inc. Magazine, USA as “One of the Top 10 Most Innovative Biotech Companies to Follow in 2023.” The Inc. Magazine serves as an online "go-to" informative tool for business leaders and entrepreneurs, including CEOs and owners of small-to-midsize companies to success, providing news, advice, and inspirational articles. - May 19, 2023 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Publication of Full KINECT™-HD Phase 3 Study Results of Valbenazine
Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Publication of Full KINECT™-HD Phase 3 Study Results of Valbenazine for the Treatment of Chorea Associated with Huntington’s Disease in The Lancet Neurology. - Statistically Significant Improvement in Chorea Associated with Huntington’s Disease... - May 19, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Image Specialty Partners™ Grows Its Presence in the California Central Valley
Lowe Orthodontics, Fresno, California, have joined Image Specialty Partners™, a leading doctor-led, multi-specialty dental service organization in the United States. Dr. Mark Lowe founded Lowe Orthodontics and has been providing orthodontic treatment to the Central Valley for over 25 years. - May 18, 2023 - Image Specialty Partners
PF Consulting Firm #1 Credentialing and Medical Billing Services of 2023
PF Consulting Firm: Empowering Healthcare Practices with Comprehensive Solutions - May 18, 2023 - PF Consulting Firm
KelMed Launches Innovative Web and Mobile App for Convenient and Accessible Healthcare Services
KelMed, a start-up provider of virtual healthcare solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary web and mobile app. The platform offers patients a convenient and accessible way of receiving healthcare services from the comfort of their homes or offices. - May 16, 2023 - KelMed
PharmStars Announces Spring 2023 Startup Showcase Event Underway
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces that its fourth Showcase Event begins May 16, 2023. The Showcase is the culmination of the Spring 2023 10-week accelerator program. At the Showcase, each startup in the fourth cohort makes a formal presentation to and meets individually with PharmStars’ pharma members. The theme of the Spring 2023 program is digital innovations in women’s health or health equity. - May 16, 2023 - PharmStars
Huntington Study Group Achieves Last Patient Last Visit for Its Observational Study to Test Virtual Use of the Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale®
The Huntington Study Group (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc., announces an important milestone in the novel observational study Virtual Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale (vUHDRS™). The last participant completed the last visit, marking... - May 16, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Erase PTSD Now Launches Movement to Change PTSD to PTSI: Revolutionizing the Perception of Post-Traumatic Stress
Drop the "D" and add an "I." And what do you get, it's PTSI. And why? It's seen on an fMRI, which doesn't lie. It's no mystery, it's an injury. Let's end the misery with liberty. Join the movement, help save lives and destigmatize. - May 15, 2023 - Erase PTSD Now
Partnership Between Smiles First Corporation and Operation Smile
Smiles First Corporation and Operation Smile are pleased to announce their partnership to help the world smile a little more. Smiles First Corporation is a leading healthcare company that provides consistent services in the practice community, dental supplies, and an educational platform and is... - May 11, 2023 - Smiles First Corporation
NYC Non-Profit Announces Hospital Grand Opening in Burundi
Village Health Works (VHW) is beyond thrilled to announce the long-awaited opening celebrations for the Kigutu Hospital and Women’s Health Pavilion. This momentous opening ceremony will welcome members of the community they serve in Burundi, government officials, representatives from... - May 11, 2023 - Village Health Works
Coalition for Choice Launched to Address and Advocate for Consumer Choice and Control
Group advocating for self-directed programs of community-based long-term services and supports. - May 11, 2023 - Coalition for Choice
Avalon Soulette Brown Honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Avalon Soulette Brown of Belleville, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2023 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 Avalon Soulette Brown After... - May 10, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Paul Kazemier Appointed to Senior Vice President of Patient Communications for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the appointment of Paul Kazemier, Vice President of Patient Communications to Senior Vice President of Patient Communications. "Paul's appointment as Senior Vice President... - May 09, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Kathryn Paliotta Appointed to Vice President of Patient Communications for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the appointment of Kathryn Paliotta, RN, from Director of Patient Communications to Vice President of Patient Communications. “Kathryn's dedication and leadership have been... - May 09, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Nationally Recognized RESTORE Hair Transplant & Restoration Joins NYC
Dr. Glen Ross of New York City and RESTORE team up to tackle balding. - May 09, 2023 - RESTORE Hair
MPFI Researcher Receives Prominent Award to Launch New Lab
The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience announces that Dr. Madineh Sarvestani has been named a Freeman Hrabowski Scholar by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The award provides up to $8.6 million for five to 10 years to support outstanding early-career faculty members who have strong potential to become leaders in the field and who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science through their mentorship of trainees from populations underrepresented in science. - May 09, 2023 - Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Parvus Therapeutics Announces a Publication Describing the Cellular Origin of Treg Cells Generated Endogenously by Navacim Therapy
Parvus Therapeutics announced today the publication of data showing that peptide-MHC class II-coated nanoparticles (Navacims) operate by triggering the expansion of cognate T follicular helper (TFH) cells. - May 09, 2023 - Parvus Therapeutics U.S., Inc.
The Neurosculpting Institute is Thrilled to Announce Denver's Inaugural NeuroWellness Summit
The Neurosculpting Institute is thrilled to announce the inaugural NeuroWellness Summit, a one-day event dedicated to enhancing brain health and wellness. Set to take place on September 16, 2023, at the Source Hotel & Market Hall, this highly-anticipated summit will feature an all-star lineup of five world-renowned expert speakers. - May 06, 2023 - Neurosculpting
Joe Madison Receives the American Red Cross Harriman Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service
The American Red Cross is proud to announce that Joe Madison has been unanimously chosen to receive the prestigious Harriman Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service. The award is the highest recognition of volunteer service within the organization. "We crown Mr. Madison volunteer... - May 05, 2023 - Joe Madison
Clubhouse International CEO Featured on PBS Broadcast During Mental Health Month
Clubhouse International Executive Director and CEO, Joel D. Corcoran joins the eighth season of the Emmy-nominated public television series, Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein to discuss how the Clubhouse approach to recovery integrates into community health systems around the world to provide a solution for people living with serious mental illness. - May 05, 2023 - Clubhouse International
150 Next-Generation Bionic Arm Prostheses from CF Dopomogator Founded by Olena Chernovolova
Charity foundation Dopomogator (founded by Olena Chernovolova) and Allbionics.io team have announced the launch of a bionic prosthetics project for Ukrainians who have lost limbs during the war. According to the founder of the Found, Olena Chernovolova, the goal of the project is to return adults and children who have become victims of the war to a full life. - May 05, 2023 - Dopomogator
World-Renowned Research Leader Returns as COO of Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience is pleased to welcome neuroscientist and research infrastructure expert Dr. Ivan Baines back to South Florida as Chief Operating Officer at MPFI. Dr. Baines’ globe-spanning expertise includes work for the U.S. National Institutes of Health; 20 years as COO and Board Member for the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany, and as a former faculty member for Florida Atlantic University. - May 04, 2023 - Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Vision Industry Leaders Join Percept Corporation
Dr. Alan Glazier and Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth to Lead Vision Technology/Clinical Expansion in Augmented Perception™ - May 03, 2023 - Percept
Mental Health Matters: Addressing the Stigma in Rural Areas
Fast Pace Health recognizes the importance of providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services in the communities it serves, including mental health care. Mental health challenges are often compounded in rural areas, where stigma, access to care, and limited resources can make it difficult for individuals to seek the help they need. - May 03, 2023 - Fast Pace Health
Northern College and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Announce Collaboration
Memorandum of Understanding underscores current need to increase access for health care learners and develop health care resources in northern communities - May 03, 2023 - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Nation’s Largest Kidney Care Coalition Names Colin Roskey to Serve as Executive Director
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today announced Colin Roskey will serve as the... - May 02, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
The Pain Institute of Long Island Announces Name Change and New Location
NY Spine & Pain Specialists, formerly known as the Pain Institute of Long Island, a division of New York Health, announced today that it has changed its name to better reflect the full scope of services offered to patients. The practice has locations in Patchogue, Port Jefferson, and Riverhead,... - May 02, 2023 - New York Health
Sunshine Smiles Dentistry in Roswell, GA, Adds Another Dentist to Their Dental Practice
Sunshine Smiles Dentistry, Dentist Roswell Georgia, adds Dr. Sharon Lee to their dental practice. Dr. Sharon has grown up and lived in New York up until recently. She is excited to finally live in and learn about the Atlanta community to provide compassionate dental care locally. She completed her... - May 02, 2023 - Sunshine Smiles Dentistry
New Imaging Center Opens in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Imaging, a partnership between New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC), a community hospital in Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn, reached a significant milestone by opening its newly... - May 01, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Erase PTSD Now Hosts Its Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
Erase PTSD Now is proud to host its Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament, on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Lake Worth Beach Golf Club in Lake Worth, FL. Funds raised will serve those suffering from PTSD by raising funds to eliminate financial barriers for groundbreaking SGB treatment shown to lessen... - May 01, 2023 - Erase PTSD Now
MedicalAid.com Launches New Website
MedicalAid.com recently launched its new website at a prestige venue in South Africa. - May 01, 2023 - MedicalAid.com
Zymeda Provider Solutions Appoints Debra Myers-Adams as Director of Client Growth & Strategy
Zymeda Provider Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle management solutions, announced the appointment of Debra Myers-Adams as Director of Client Growth & Strategy. This addition to the leadership team is expected to drive business growth and enhance the overall strategy of... - April 28, 2023 - Zymeda Provider Solutions
Global Excel Management Announces Strategic Partnership with WeeCompany
Global Excel a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces that it has acquired a significant position in WeeSystems SAPI de CV (WeeCompany), a LatAm based InsurTech that connects the various players in healthcare ecosystems through their automated digital platforms. - April 27, 2023 - Global Excel Management
Digital Wellness Institute Announces ATB Financial as the First Certified Digitally Well Workplace™
The Digital Wellness Institute is pleased to announce that ATB Financial has been awarded the honor of being the first Certified Digitally Well Workplace™ in the world. This achievement signifies ATB’s commitment to prioritizing the digital well-being of its team members. A “Digitally Well Workplace” is one that prioritizes employee well-being by cultivating a positive digital culture and screen-life balance, thereby resulting in better workplace productivity, mental health, and retention. - April 27, 2023 - Digital Wellness Institute
Rapha Dental Announces Teeth Whitening Promotion in June and July
Rapha Dental LLC announces in-office teeth whitening discount promotion during the months of June and July 2023. - April 27, 2023 - Rapha Dental
NanoCellect Biomedical Announces New Distribution Partnerships in Asia and Europe
NanoCellect Biomedical, the leading provider of microfluidic flow cytometry platforms, has announced new distributor partnerships in Asia and Europe to expand its global reach and provide greater accessibility to its innovative technologies. - April 26, 2023 - NanoCellect Biomedical
Kindness of Strangers Contributing Free Community Service Hours Helps Young Woman Pay for Life-Changing Surgery Through M25 Program as Featured on CNN
Ashley Smith, from Lakeland, Florida, needs a life-changing surgery to cure migraines from Occipital Neuralgia. Demetrio Aguila, MD is a pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon who can eliminate her pain. To pay for the surgery, Ashley needs financial help. Dr. Aguila created the M25 Program where patients can finance their care with community service hours. Two strangers in tiny Elgin, Nebraska contributed more than 300 hours of community service to help Ashley reach her goal. - April 26, 2023 - Total Pain Solutions
Brain Tumor Investment Fund Names Managing Director
National Brain Tumor Society’s venture philanthropy affiliate appoints industry veteran to lead fund designed to invest in and accelerate development of promising new technologies for patients with brain cancer. - April 26, 2023 - National Brain Tumor Society
DiabeticU Announces Advisory Board and Plans to Launch the DiabeticU App in Q4
DiabeticU has announced the formation of its advisory board and plans to launch its DiabeticU app in Q4 of this year. The app is a complete diabetes management solution, offering personalized meal and exercise planning, blood sugar analysis, medication reminders, coaching, and online courses to help users manage their condition. - April 26, 2023 - DiabeticU
The Allied Health Exploration Career Fair
Beckfield College hosts an Allied Health Career Exploration Fair on May 4, with over 50 employers from healthcare and non-healthcare industries. The event offers networking opportunities, St. Elizabeth's Mobile Digital Mammography Screening, and onsite interviews. Open to the community, the fair supports Beckfield's mission to provide career healthcare training programs and connect job seekers with employers. - April 25, 2023 - Beckfield College
Dr. Saurabh Giri Introduced India’s First Revolutionary, Fully Autonomous AI-Based Robotic Knee Replacement System at Helios Orthojoint in Pune
Dr. Saurabh Giri, an orthopedic surgeon, has introduced India's first fully autonomous, AI-based robotic knee replacement system at Helios Orthojoint in Pune. The revolutionary robotic system is designed to perform knee replacement surgeries with a high degree of accuracy and precision, significantly reducing the risk of human error. - April 24, 2023 - Helios Orthojoint
Image Specialty Partners™ Continues to Expand on the West Coast
Image Specialty Partners™, a leading doctor-led, multi-specialty dental service organization in the United States, recently acquired Salem, Oregon-based Castilla Orthodontics. Dr. Ana Castilla founded Castilla Orthodontics in 2013 and since then has, along with her world-class care team,... - April 21, 2023 - Image Specialty Partners
Thrombolex, Inc. Has Received FDA Clearance for Use of BASHIR™ Endovascular Catheters for Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Thrombolex, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance for use of the BASHIR™ and BASHIR™ S-B Endovascular Catheters for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE). - April 20, 2023 - Thrombolex, Inc.
Zana Dobroshi, M.D., Psychiatrist with Harlem Hospitals, is Recognized by Top 100 Registry, Inc. as the 2023 Physician of the Year in the field of Psychiatry
Zana Dobroshi, M.D., Psychiatrist with Harlem Hospitals, and Site Director at Queens College Psychological Center, based in New York, is being recognized by Top 100 Registry, Inc. as the 2023 Physician of the Year. She is due to be featured in the 2023 Top 100 Doctors Q2 Edition. - April 20, 2023 - Top100 Registry Inc.
American Red Cross to Host a Community Blood Drive at Grace Community Bible Church
This is a Red Cross Blood Drive Event being hosted at Grace Community Bible Church, a nondenominational place of worship, in Sandy, Utah. The event will be held on Sunday, May 7, from 8:00am until 2:00pm in the Youth Room. Please go to mygrace.us to sign up for an appointment. If you have Types O-, O+, A-, or B- the Red Cross desperately needs you red blood cells to support doctors and hospitals both locally and abroad. - April 19, 2023 - Grace Community Bible Church