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New Dental-to-Medical Cross-Coding and Billing Credential Program Launches Nationally
Developed by Dental Medical Billing in Partnership with QPro, Program Offers Industry-Recognized Credentials to Qualified Professionals - January 27, 2021 - Innoventrum
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Women’s and Children’s Services
North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Mary Taylor, MSN, RNC, CNS, to director of Women’s and Children’s Services. Taylor brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and nursing leadership and a strong record of accomplishments. In her new role,... - January 27, 2021 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Long-Established Provider of Shock Wave Technology Debuts Its New Company Name, Kinas Medical Technologies
The leading provider of shock wave therapy equipment and support in the United States is offering a new look and a new name with the same trusted team. AMT/Advanced Musculoskeletal Therapies and Focus-It LLC are merging under the name of Kinas Medical Technologies with a division of human health and a division for animal health. - January 27, 2021 - AMT-FOCUS
Multimedia Care Health Checkpoint Introduces On-Demand Customization Capabilities
International technology company Multimedia Care introduces on-demand digital customization processes to enhance Health Checkpoint user experience. - January 27, 2021 - Multimedia Care
URIKAR - the Most Advanced & Powerful Percussion Massager with AI Chip for Daily Stress Relief and Workout Recovery
Percussion massage guns have truly become more and more popular in the past year. As a home massage tool, it is a super useful innovation, especially in this difficult COVID-19 period. If you haven't yet jumped in on the trend, it's not too late. Today, healthy life expert URIKAR launched the... - January 26, 2021 - URIKAR Inc.
IVI Appoints Dr. Richard Chapman as Chief Scientific Officer
ICER Director of Health Economics Joins High-Growth Value Assessment Nonprofit. - January 26, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Inner City Cultural Center II is Proud to Present a Short Film by Tuesday Conner, "Young & Na!ve," a Masterful Work of Art
Inner City Cultural Center II is proud to present a short film by Tuesday Conner. "Young & Na!ve" is a masterful work of art that brings the taboo world of Sexual Abuse into mainstream conversations through Performance Art, Open Dialogue and Honest Talk-Back with the Audience about the Signs, the Pain and the Healing. - January 26, 2021 - Inner City Cultural Center II, Inc.
Six Key Microbiology Presentations from FDA, STERIS, Boehringer Ingelheim Microbiological Consulting, Parexel
SMi Group Reports: Six key microbiology presentations from FDA, STERIS, Boehringer Ingelheim Microbiological Consulting, Parexel will be discussed at SMi’s 4th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast Conference, which will convene as a virtual conference on April 28th and 29th, 2021 and the pre-conference virtual workshops on April 27th, 2021. - January 23, 2021 - SAE Media Group
AppIt Ventures Named Best Custom Software Developer in Denver by Digital.com
AppIt Ventures was ranked among the most efficient firms to deliver customized systems for small businesses. - January 22, 2021 - AppIt Ventures
Firstat Nursing Services, a Clairemont Mesa Homecare Nurse, Skilled Caregiver Agency Publishes Guide on 3 Ways In-Home Care Can Improve Senior Living
Homecare Nurse Agency in Clairemont Mesa Providing Professional and Reliable Caregivers, Shares Helpful Guide on Homecare and Senior Living - January 22, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Welcomes Maureen Judkins, Pharm.D., RPh as President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on December 16, 2020 and welcomed Ashland resident Maureen Judkins, PharmD as its 2020-2021 President. - January 21, 2021 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
New Industry UKARA Association Launched to Ensure UK Authorised Representative and Responsible Person Standards Expected by the UK Government
The UK Competent Authority for medical devices, the MHRA, requires manufacturers not domiciled in the UK must appoint a formal UK Responsible Person (UKRP) or UK Authorised Representative (UKAR) to be able to continue placing medical devices on the UK market. Following several months’... - January 21, 2021 - UKARA
Carisk Partners Appoints Alana Letourneau, MD, MBA to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer
Carisk Partners (Carisk), a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alana Letourneau, MD, MBA to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Letourneau will continue to report to Joseph Berardo, Jr., CEO, Carisk. With this... - January 20, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique Opens New Cannabis Dispensary in Kitchener, Ontario
Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique Kitchener dispensary is now open Mondays to Sundays from 10AM to 8PM. During the current COVID restrictions in Ontario, the store is only open for Curbside Pickup and Same Day Delivery if you order by 6pm. - January 20, 2021 - Sativa Bliss
HealthONE's CareNow Urgent Care is Open in Greenwood Village, CO
HealthONE’s CareNow Urgent Care is excited to announce the continuation of urgent care services at one CareNow Urgent Care that temporarily suspended services due to COVID-19 resource consolidation. The continuation of urgent care services at the CareNow Greenwood Village started Tuesday,... - January 20, 2021 - CareNow Urgent Care
Stamm Media Taps Event and Digital Marketing Veteran, John Boler, to Lead National Sales of Virtual Events and Interactive Technologies
John Boler to serve as Vice President – Business Development for Leading Virtual and Hybrid Event Producer and Interactive Solutions Provider, Stamm Media - January 19, 2021 - Stamm Media
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Marks 40 Years of Service to the Community
With 40 years of serving the community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is locally focused and nationally and internationally recognized for providing high-impact support, resources, and education to people and families facing the disease. While their dedication to families today is unwavering, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles also turns its vision to the future and commits to ensuring that anyone in need of help gets it. - January 19, 2021 - Alzheimer's Los Angeles
Elliot Nadelson, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce board-certified Elliot Nadelson, M.D. has joined its urology team. NYHealth is the premier center for primary and specialty care services with a network of outstanding physicians specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, physical therapy, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, surgery, and urology. - January 19, 2021 - New York Health
National Early Literacy Nonprofit Organization Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Reach Out and Read welcomes new board members, Laura Bailet, Ph.D., Nathan Chomilo, MD, Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc, and Paul LeBlanc to the national, early literacy organization’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome four outstanding and committed individuals to the Reach Out... - January 19, 2021 - Reach Out and Read
Janet L. Johnson Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Janet L. Johnson of Houston, Texas has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of home health services. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - January 19, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Oceanair is Setting High Standards for Salt Therapy Industry
When one thinks of the therapeutic use of Himalayan salt, one name comes to mind - Dr. Margaret Smiechowski. Considered to be North America’s foremost expert on Himalayan salt, Dr. Margaret single-handedly started the salt cave movement that is now sweeping the United States. Dr. Margaret... - January 16, 2021 - Oceanair
Registration Opens for SMi’s 21st Annual Pain Therapeutics Virtual Conference
SMi Reports: The leading Pain Therapeutics Conference will take place for its 21st consecutive year as a virtual conference to explore cutting edge drug discovery science and key clinical-stage pain therapies in the pipeline. - January 16, 2021 - SAE Media Group
AltuCell Therapeutics Announces Proof-of-Concept in Lead Programs in Type 1 Diabetes in Human Subjects; Phase 1 Pilot in Humans Has IND Approval & Trial to Begin Shortly
AltuCell Therapeutics, Inc., AltuCell announced today the achievement of approval of IND in Italy after pre-clinical proof-of-concept based on data from its two lead programs for type 1 diabetes testing of cadaver stem cell-derived islets in both human and non-human subjects. Their capsules have been implanted in people with diabetes for 5 year, demonstrating long-term safety, with no toxicity or tissue necrosis, and no rejection in any of the patients treated. - January 15, 2021 - AltuCell Therapeutics
Swedish Medical Center Bringing World-Class Cardiology Care to Greenwood Village
New location provides access to Cleveland Clinic fellowship-trained cardiologist. - January 15, 2021 - Swedish Medical Center
Registration Opens for SMi’s 5th Annual Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Conference (HPAPi)
SMi Reports: The 5th Annual Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Conference (HPAPi) will take place for its 5th consecutive year as a virtual conference to explore innovations in HPAPI containment & facility design for successful manufacturing. - January 15, 2021 - SAE Media Group
SaszMarketPlace Restocks Its Overselling Merchandise of Natracure Cold Therapy Socks
SaszMarketPlace, a leading online ecommerce store in the USA, fervently announced the restocking of its most-selling consumer good across the states, in a press conference last Sunday. - January 14, 2021 - SaszMarketPlace
Global Excel Achieves SOC 1 & 2 Type I Certification
Global Excel, a leader in Healthcare Risk Management, announces that it is now officially SOC 1 & 2 Type I compliant across the organization. The SOC 1 Type I report provides organizations with assurance that internal and connected external reporting controls are properly designed and in place. - January 14, 2021 - Global Excel Management
SolarCraft Complete Solar Power Installation for West Marin Medical Center; West Marin Medical Practice Flips the Switch to Solar and Saves
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the design and installation of a 11.2 kW DC solar electric system West Marin Medical Center in Point Reyes Station, CA. - January 14, 2021 - SolarCraft
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Chief Radiation Oncologist
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), announced Talha Shaikh, MD, MBA, has been named chief radiation oncologist. - January 14, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
THIRA Health is Pleased to Announce a New Clinical Director
New Clinical Director Sarah Skoterro brings extensive experience to this growing mental health facility focused on the well-being of women and girls. - January 14, 2021 - THIRA Health
Dr. Lowell I. Gerber, M.D. is Honored by the Top 100 Registry as a Top 100 Doctor in the Field of Holistic Cardiology
Dr. Lowell I. Gerber, M.D. is a physician/holistic cardiologist affiliated with Bio-Individual Health Strategies, LLC, Maine (www.bihmd.com) and La Luz Wellness Center, Galeana, Mexico (www.clinicofthelight.com) Dr. Gerber earned his undergraduate degree and Master’s degree in Physiology of... - January 13, 2021 - Top100 Registry Inc.
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Honored as a Woman of Distinction for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. Each quarter... - January 13, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Book Publicity Services Announces the Release of Ryan A Bush's New Book "Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture"
A bold and fascinating dive into the nuts and bolts of psychological evolution, "Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture" is part inspiring manifesto, part practical guide, all based on the teachings of ancient philosophers, spiritual teachers and cognitive scientists. The ideas and techniques it offers are all woven together into a framework to help people lead better, happier lives. - January 13, 2021 - Book Publicity Services
Applewood Our House Ready to Welcome New Residents with Staff, Current Residents Receiving COVID Vaccinations
Even though the world is in the midst of the COVID pandemic, there are still Denver-area families that need help with their family members who have dementia and other memory needs. All five of Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care group homes have been able to stay open and safely care... - January 13, 2021 - Applewood Our House
OrthoNeuro Strengthens C-Suite Executive Team with Two Promotions
OrthoNeuro, a multi-disciplinary practice of board-certified physicians has announced the promotion of Jacqueline Petty to Chief Administrative Officer and Brian Hart to Chief Operating Officer. Both Hart and Petty join Dr. Larry Todd, President of OrthoNeuro, and newly elected Senior Vice... - January 11, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
New CDC Designed "I Got My Covid-19 Vaccine!” Buttons Available to Assist in Rollout and Build Confidence in Vaccines
If you've had the COVID-19 vaccine, or involved in a vaccination roll out team/plan, these "I Got My Covid-19 Vaccine!" buttons effectively let others know you've been vaccinated. These buttons are exactly the same design as stickers given to folks after getting the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccination. Using the official CDC design, these I've been vaccinated buttons are a universal indicator that you've been inoculated, and encourage other to follow your lead. - January 11, 2021 - I've Had It
6AMRun.com Has a New Website, New Products and More for the New Year
6AM Run has been on to something this past year. They have kept people active and motivated through the tough year that 2020 was and they are bringing in that same energy for 2021. When the pandemic hit, many people were not sure how to feel. Everything was shutting down, including gyms. For a lot... - January 10, 2021 - 6AM Run LLC
Company Offers Cost Support for Eligible COVID-19-Related Organizations
The CarePrecise LLC database of U.S. healthcare providers is available at cost reductions of up to 50% to organizations engaged in COVID-19 response. The database of all U.S. healthcare providers offers the ability to contact healthcare providers via multiple channels, including postal mail, telephone, fax, and email, and is used to research care availability by geographic area. - January 08, 2021 - CarePrecise LLC
Gaylan Hendricks Scheduled to Deliver Keynote Address at Medicare Gurus Mastermind Conference
Gaylan Hendricks, CEO of health insurance company Senior Security Benefits, announced she will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Medicare Gurus Mastermind conference in late February 2021. - January 07, 2021 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
SCPC Seeks Specific Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Patient-Facing Long-Term Care Pharmacy Staff
By Overlooking Necessary Health Care Personnel Who Provide Essential Services in Long Term Care Facilities, Public-Health Decision Makers Put Patients at Greater Risk - January 06, 2021 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Immundiagnostik, Inc. Launches New Website to Support Research and Clinical Laboratories
Immundiagnostik, Inc., a North American immunoassay provider, has launched its new website to support research and clinical laboratories working toward improving patient care. The site offers a more convenient way for labs of all sizes to purchase immunoassays and other diagnostic detection tools, as well as learn about lab support and customized bulk packaging services. More information can be found at https://idkna.com - January 05, 2021 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
Bench International Launches "Bank of Women"
First of Its Kind Program Features 550+ Executive Women Leaders for Board Seats and the C-Suite - January 05, 2021 - Bench International
Stanford Healthcare Loses in Appeals Court, Accused of Alleged $468 Million Dollar Healthcare Billing Fraud
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected Stanford Healthcare’s (formerly Stanford Hospitals and Clinic) argument in the U.S. government’s case against Stanford Healthcare for nearly $500 million dollars of alleged Medicare billing fraud. In entering its ruling against the... - January 05, 2021 - GJLaw
APTQI Charitable Giving Program Supports Organizations Encouraging Diversity Across the Physical Therapy Profession
APTQI donations will be used to support scholarship and outreach initiatives. - January 04, 2021 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Studies Reveal CBD May Protect Against COVID-19; OC Wellness Solutions' CBD Tinctures and Oils Available
Clinical trials have shown CBD could be effective in reducing the cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients. - January 04, 2021 - OC Wellness Solutions
New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice
New York Health is pleased to announce board-certified Darren S. Kaufman, MD, MS has joined its nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 Route 347, Bldg. #14A Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice-2/ Dr. Kaufman has special interest and... - January 01, 2021 - New York Health
New York Health Acquires Three Village Family Medicine
New York Health is pleased to announce that primary care practice, formerly known as Three Village Family Medicine, will now be part of New York Health. Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD, and Physician Assistant, Lisa Rizzuto, MS, PA-C will be practicing at the office located at 7 S Jersey Ave... - January 01, 2021 - New York Health
SottoPelle® Recognizes Cheryl Felt, MSN, APN-C for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and her Quality Care for Her Patients
SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - January 01, 2021 - SottoPelle Therapy
Moms Take on the World for Sick Kids
Inspired by their children's fight for survival, moms take on the world for treatment of devastating birth defect to save other peoples' children. - December 31, 2020 - CDH International
Testrite Introduces Vaccine Distribution Support Products
The COVID-19 vaccine could be the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history. A nationwide roll out of the vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna is already underway. To assist with these efforts, Testrite Visual has launched its line of vaccine hardware and signage solutions. Products include: -... - December 31, 2020 - Testrite Visual