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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.

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

"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

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

Carnivore Meat Company Donates UV Equipment to Health Care Systems for Medical Mask Sterilization

Ultra-premium freeze-dried pet food manufacturer, Carnivore Meat Company, has announced the donation of its UV sterilization equipment to two local health care systems: HSHS hospitals in Eastern Wisconsin (St. Vincent Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay; St. Clare... - December 31, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company

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

MedCare Medical Devices Canada Introduces Osentia Test Kit - New Weapon in the Fight Against Osteoporosis

Osentia is a patented, Health Canada approved, professional laboratory test that uses Raman Spectroscopy screening technology to assess a patient’s risk of fragility fractures due to Osteoporosis. - December 31, 2020 - MedCare Medical Devices Canada

mumms Software Announces New Clinical Workflow in Hummingbird EMR – SmartChart - Bringing Monumental Change to the Hospice EMR Industry

Kicking off the new year, mumms Software unveiled the new dashboard and workflow for hospice clinicians in its groundbreaking hospice EMR, Hummingbird. The highly anticipated new workflow will put patient data at the forefront of care improving the lives of hospice clinicians and their... - December 31, 2020 - mumms Software

A Novel Treatment Modality for COVID-19: Global Cancer Technology is Developing a Nanoparticle Which May Selectively Target, Bind and Inactivate Coronavirus Virions

Global Cancer Technology, an emerging biopharmaceutical company, is developing a novel treatment modality to selectively kill the COVID-19 virus. - December 30, 2020 - Global Cancer Technology

Fusion Medical Staffing Increases Workforce Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

When the pandemic hit full force earlier in March, the need for traveling healthcare professionals increased, particularly in hot spot cities that were short of healthcare workers. Fusion Medical Staffing saw the importance of preparing internal staff to help with such a large task, while keeping everyone safe and healthy. - December 29, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing

OKAN Launches Hot Flash Relief, Maca and Ashwagandha by OKAN Vitamins

OKAN, a start-up in the women’s health and wellness industry and the maker of OKAN Vitamins, today announced the launch of Hot Flash Relief, Maca and Ashwagandha by OKAN Vitamins (www.okanvitamins.com). This new women’s vitamin line addresses issues of menstruation, menopause, and the... - December 28, 2020 - OKAN Vitamins

Metro Safety’s Certified Training Course Brings Silica Awareness to Workers Across British Columbia

The training program includes guidance for workers who are exposed to asbestos, lead and silica, in line with the WORKSAFEBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 6. - December 25, 2020 - Metro Safety Training

Dr. Sundas Iqbal Joins ABISA Board

ABISA, LLC a leading independent healthcare consultancy, today announced that Dr. Sundas Iqbal has joined ABISA as an advisory board member. Dr. Iqbal currently serves as the Clinical Fellow in Internal and Acute Medicine at the King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Her main areas of... - December 24, 2020 - ABISA

Exclusive Interview with Mark DePristo, BigHat BioScience Speaker at AI in Drug Discovery 2021

SMi Reports: Speaker interview released for SMi’s 2nd Annual AI in Drug Discovery Conference taking place on 15 – 16 March 2021 as a virtual conference with online access only. - December 24, 2020 - SAE Media Group

Power Wellness Safely Surpasses 1 Million Medical Fitness Center Visits

Collectively across 29 locations nationwide, Power Wellness has managed over 1 million visits since reopening their first client’s location in May 2020. As a result of strictly enforced safety protocols, the reported COVID-19 positive reports from staff and members have been below 0.05%, and... - December 23, 2020 - Power Wellness Management

New Non-Toxic System Combats Spread of COVID-19; Proven Highly Effective Wela Group's Anti-Viral System Proven More Than 99.98% Effective Against Coronavirus

Wela Group, a NY based technology development company founded by serial entrepreneurs Barbara Dutton-Weingarten and Eric Holohan, has announced sales of their first anti-viral product, AVAST™, after receiving independent 3rd party laboratory verification from Assured Bio of Oak Ridge, TN.,... - December 22, 2020 - Wela Group LLC

APTQI Commends Congress for Easing Medicare Cuts to Specialty Care in End-of-Year Package

Legislation delays add-on code by three years, extends sequester relief - December 22, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation

BDA Advises Neoss on Its Sale to CareCapital Advisors

BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Neoss Limited (“Neoss”), has been acquired by CareCapital Advisors Limited (“CareCapital”), an equity investor focused on the dental and oral care industry. CareCapital is one of the largest dental investors in the world,... - December 22, 2020 - BDA Partners Ltd

Why It is Critical for Workers in Out-of-School Settings to Qualify for Vaccine Eligibility Within the Education Sector

The American Camp Association, along with the Afterschool Alliance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, JCC Association of North America, and the YMCA of the USA, make a strong case to have out-of-school time workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the Education sector. - December 22, 2020 - American Camp Association

SOTA Imaging Launches Clio Prime Digital X-Ray Sensor

SOTA Imaging announces the debut of the Clio Prime Digital X-Ray Sensor - the culmination of decades of digital x-ray sensor innovation - featuring EveryShot X-Ray Capture technology for superior image quality, a new capsule design for extra durability and easy x-ray positioning and built-in... - December 21, 2020 - SOTA Imaging

R3i Ventures Announces the Launch of the House of MedTech in Luxembourg

House of MedTech provides accelerated digital health and MedTech commercialisation pathway between Singapore and Luxembourg. It makes a measurable contribution to transforming societies and healthcare worldwide. - December 20, 2020 - R3i Ventures Pte. Limited

Illinois Hospice Educates on the Different Types of Hospice Care

Harbor Light Hospice, an Illinois hospice provider, recently released a blog discussing the different types of hospice care. The new article focuses on explaining the details surrounding the different types of care that their team offers. - December 20, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice

Emisshield Inc. Granted New Patent for Thermally Enhancing Trizar® Fabrics

Emisshield Inc.’s new patent, Thermal Enhancements Additives Useful for Fabrics, is a new invention that uniquely adds emissivity agents to enhance the heat properties of Trizar (R) fabrics. Originally used for NASA spaceship tiles, these Emisshield materials can be added to fibers, films, and coatings to either keep fabrics warmer longer or to reduce heat buildup by wicking heat away. Trizar (R) Technology has launched these products with several leading clothing brands. - December 19, 2020 - Clean Textile Technology

3 Generations of Jazzercise in the Press

More than 50 years after its beginning, Jazzercise remains as popular as ever. Today, Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and daughter president Shanna Missett Nelson welcome Skyla Nelson to the business. Newly-certified 18-year-old Skyla has followed in their footsteps by certifying as an instructor, bringing the $100 million dollar fitness empire to a whole new generation of women. - December 18, 2020 - Jazzercise, Inc.

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