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New York Health Welcomes Denise Abselet, DO Specialist in Geriatrics and Primary Care
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified internal medicine physician and geriatrician Denise Abselet, DO, has joined its team of physicians. She will be practicing at 701 Route 25A, Suite 2, Mount Sinai, NY... - May 04, 2021 - New York Health
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Points to “Glaring Health Disparities in Detroit” in Discussion with Top Healthcare Leaders
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, representing Michigan’s 14th congressional district, led a panel of healthcare leaders in a discussion on constricted access to social services. The virtual roundtable was co-hosted by CareAdvisors, a healthcare technology firm based in Chicago, and the National Association of Health Services Executives Public Policy Committee (Detroit Chapter). - May 01, 2021 - CareAdvisors
Carisk® Announces Two Month-Long Initiatives in May
A Kids' Chance Fundraiser in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and The 1st Annual Workers’ Compensation Advocacy - April 30, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Swedish Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Swedish’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog... - April 30, 2021 - Swedish Medical Center
Key Programme Highlights for SMi’s 5th Annual Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Virtual Conference
SMi Group Reports: With less than two weeks to go until the conference, here are highlights of what will be covered at the 5th Annual HPAPi Virtual Conference, convening 10-11 May 2021. - April 30, 2021 - SAE Media Group
PureBiologix Premium Proprietary Hand Sanitizer Now Available to the Public
PureBioLogix announced today as part of its contribution in the fight of reducing COVID-19 spread, its Premium Hand Sanitizer is now available to the public in bulk at an exceptionally discounted price. PureBioLogix supplies alcohol-free hand sanitizer to first responders as well as police,... - April 29, 2021 - Smartgreen Innovations /Purebiologix
EndoSoft® Announces Issuance of a New Patent for AI System for Detecting and Sizing Lesions
Argus® powered by EndoSoft® is Artificial Intelligence technology that uses Machine Learning to assist clinicians with polyp detection and sizing during a colonoscopy procedure. Argus® is vendor-neutral scope, processor and EHR technology that is currently available embedded into the latest version of EndoVault. - April 29, 2021 - EndoSoft
Vertrical Launches US Subsidiary, Offers “Follow the Sun” Compliant Software Development to US Health Techs
Vertrical is a German founded, globally disturbed health technology services partner for ambitious American health technology companies. Their mission is to help US health techs deploy saleable and compliant health tech solutions. Vertrical offers a unique mixture of technical and compliance expertise to top health tech companies in the US. - April 29, 2021 - Vertrical
Vesalio Attains Key FDA Clinical Study Milestone
Vesalio announces it has accomplished a key FDA IDE study milestone to support entry into the US neurovascular market. Enrollment in the VITAL(1) clinical trial, assessing the company’s NeVa VS™ technology in the treatment of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm following aneurysmal... - April 28, 2021 - Vesalio
APTQI Urges Congress to Ensure Continued Patient Access to Specialty Care, Investment in MPFS
In a letter to Congressional leadership, APTQI and 62 stakeholder groups call on lawmakers to invest an additional $3 billion in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in order to ensure the stability of the healthcare system and prevent disruptions to patient care. - April 28, 2021 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Nascate Launches Pathfinder Application to Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Adherence
Pathfinder insights enable evidence-based geographical targeting of COVID-19 vaccine interventions, enhancing vaccine deployment efficiencies and increasing vaccine uptake. - April 28, 2021 - Nascate
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy is Named as One of the Top 30 Admired Companies to Watch 2021
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy, a fast-growing, biopharmaceutical technology development company, based in Oulu, Finland, announced today that it is named as one of the top 30 admired companies to watch during 2021, by CIO Bulletin, USA. - April 28, 2021 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
Bestselling, Five-Star-Rated Book Can Change the World, Author Says
According to the author of a just-released book, a new view of reality, which he maintains is rapidly being accepted by alert thought leaders, has the potential to bring together individuals who may be polar opposites, politically, and in the process unite citizens of the USA and perhaps even those of the Free World. The Kindle edition will be free to download from Amazon April 28, 29 and 30. - April 28, 2021 - The Oaklea Press
Foster Institute Receives IRB Approval to Proceed with Development of a National Registry on the Safety and Utilization of Hemp Cannabinoids
Foster Institute LLC, a Kentucky based think tank and research institute, announced today it has received Institutional Review Board (“IRB”) protocol approval for the development of the first mobile technology led national registry on the safety and utilization of Hemp... - April 28, 2021 - Foster Institute
Metro Safety Training Offers Occupational First Aid Training Courses in BC
The well-known school of safety training school offers professionals workplace safety courses with nationally aggregate certifications in Canada. - April 28, 2021 - Metro Safety Training
New Therapies Offer Hope to Women with Hair Loss
New emerging therapies offer hope to women with hair loss. 70 million Americans suffer from hair loss. 20 million are women. The Skin and Wellness Center in Southern California introduces a new, state-of the-art, safe, and totally painless therapy which is readily available to advance the hairline, and capture those falling hairs. The special light therapies take a few minutes to achieve hair regrowth and are performed under medical supervision, in a COVID-19 safe and sterilized environment. - April 27, 2021 - The Skin & Wellness Center
ettain health and CloudWave Partner to Provide Healthcare IT Solutions
ettain health and CloudWave are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership to provide a complete portfolio of consulting, talent, professional services, and IT solutions to the healthcare market. ettain health offers advisory, recruitment, and managed solutions for healthcare... - April 27, 2021 - CloudWave
Innovation and Value Initiative to Hold Second Methods Summit to Drive Patient-Centered Value Assessment
Summit will Address Priority Patient Inputs for Comparative Effectiveness Research and HTA. - April 27, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Linshom Receives SBIR Phase II Contract Award from the United States Air Force for Its Dual Purpose Respiratory Device
Linshom announced today receipt of a phase II SBIR contract award with the United States Air Force (USAF) to fund ongoing development and deployment of the Linshom Predictive Continuous Respiratory Monitoring (LPCRM) System. The $748K contract follows successful completion of a SBIR phase 1 award... - April 27, 2021 - Linshom
SJ Salomon International - Lagarde Predicts Recovery for Europe Late 2021
SJ Salomon International believe the euro zone’s economic recovery will gain momentum later this year. - April 27, 2021 - SJ Salomon International
Optician India Cover Story on Stigmas, Myth, Movies & Spectacles
The year gone by came up with unprecedented changes for the Eye Care Sector. Often the end is the start of a new beginning. Enter this New Year with a New and Perfect Vision with Optician India. Optician India Digital Edition Jan. - March, 2021 has come out in the public domain with a cover story on Stigmas, Myth, Movies & Spectacles covering a survey of consumers and interviews with Experts. - April 27, 2021 - Optician India
Firstat Nursing Services Offering Point Loma Caregivers, Shares 3 Ways In-Home Skilled Nursing Can Build Senior Independence
Point Loma Caregivers Agency, Firstat of San Diego Offering Home Health Services, Publishes Ways In-Home Skilled Nursing Can Build Senior Independence - April 27, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
Bench International Expands West Coast Presence with Linda Sierra
Linda Brings Deep Industry Experience and Human Resources Expertise to Meet West Coast Talent Demands - April 26, 2021 - Bench International
Avant Healthcare Professionals Publishes Results of 2021 Trends in Nurse Staffing Survey
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced it has released the results of its newly published 2021 Trends in Nurse Staffing Study. This survey was sent to a list of hospital executives across the U.S. with the title of CEO, CNO, and HR executive. The data and responses included in this survey provide insight into staffing trends and how hospitals plan to staff during the nursing shortage. - April 24, 2021 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Transparency Amplified for Traveling Healthcare Workers on Fusion Marketplace
Fusion Marketplace is making transparency a top priority in the medical staffing industry, and healthcare professionals are calling it a game changer. Publicly showing the exact pay a traveler will be bringing home each week is not the standard in the medical staffing industry. However, travelers... - April 23, 2021 - Fusion Marketplace
CTO, Rich Goldstein, Named 2021 Digi-Tech Innovator Honoree
Cancer Expert Now's Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Rich Goldstein, recognized as a 2021 Digi-Tech Innovator Honoree. - April 23, 2021 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Courage Therapeutics Awarded STTR Grant to Design Novel Anorexia Drugs
Courage Therapeutics has been awarded an STTR grant by the National Insittute of Mental Health to design novel anorexia drugs. The grant is a follow-up to research by the Cone lab at the University of Michigan that recently published in Science Translational Research that MC3R is a potential target for therapeutic development in anorexia and obesity. The effort allows for an expeditious translation of basic science into eating disorders which have remained an area of significant unmet need. - April 23, 2021 - Courage Therapeutics
Advanced Health and Education Joins Monmouth County in Recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month
Advanced Health and Education supports Alcohol Awareness Month by participating in "Wear Purple Day in Monmouth County." - April 23, 2021 - Sprout Health Group
South Carolina’s Largest Fertility Network, PREG, Chooses FertilityEHR
Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG) is introducing Meditab's FertilityEHR to all five of its fertility centers throughout the Carolinas. FertilityEHR is an all-in-one, customizable EHR platform built to adapt and grow with modern fertility practices. - April 23, 2021 - Meditab Software Inc.
Care Issues for Medicare Beneficiaries Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries living at home report one disability posing a potential need for care reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, there is a real risk that you'll need assistance with daily activities like walking,... - April 23, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Immundiagnostik, Inc. Transitions to Eco-Friendly Kit Packaging to Further Support Sustainable Laboratory Initiatives
North American immunoassay supplier Immundiagnostik, Inc. has transitioned its ELISA and assay kit packaging to eco-friendly materials to further support sustainable laboratory initiatives. The new bio-based packaging made by Paper Foam® is 100% compostable and eco-friendly. In addition, the organization offers custom bulk packaging services for high throughput labs working to reduce their environmental impact. More information can be found at https://www.idkna.com. - April 21, 2021 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
PAD Task Force Commends Reintroduction of ARC Act in U.S. House in Recognition of National Minority Health Month
H.R. 2631 will increase education and screening for at-risk populations in order to reduce limb loss - April 21, 2021 - CardioVascular Coalition
SottoPelle® Recognizes Anayo Umerah, M.D., FAAFP, 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). - April 21, 2021 - SottoPelle Therapy
New York Health Expands Growth and Opens New Office
New York Health (NY Health), the premier center for primary and specialty care services with a network of outstanding physicians specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, surgery, urology, and physical therapy, announces the opening of its newest... - April 20, 2021 - New York Health
Mitolytix Novel Biomolecule Converts Malignant Phenotype to Benign Status
A new biomolecule developed my Mitolytix Research, referred to as a "Catalyst," significantly induce necrosis of malignant tumors without histological changes in adjacent nontumorous tissue. The objective is tumor “normalization,” in contrast to “expeditious tumor destruction.” While some similarities between the tumor response of chemo-radiotherapy and the catalyst are observed, several differences are noted. - April 17, 2021 - Mitolytix
Praxis Global Alliance Onboards Sumit Goel as a Managing Partner
Sumit Goel, a healthcare industry veteran, will be one of the four managing partners of the firm. - April 17, 2021 - Praxis Global Alliance
Adexilis Adria Opened
Adexilis Adria is the latest company established within the Adexilis network. Adexilis Adria covers the markets Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia Herzegovina, and Macedonia. The initial focus and products will be in Gastroenterology and Women's Health. The aim is to search for cutting edge... - April 17, 2021 - Adexilis Schweiz AG
Saisystems Health Releases New On-call Phone System, Expands SNFConnect Communication System for Long-Term Post-Acute Care
Saisystems Health, the leading partner in products and services for long-term post-acute care (LTPAC) practices, announced the latest update to its SNFConnect app – an on-call phone system that completes the communication tool for LTPAC. SNFConnect joins a suite of established products... - April 17, 2021 - Saisystems Health
ALERT FM Receives First Radio-Broadcast ShakeAlert(R) License to Deliver Messages to California, Oregon, and Washington
ALERT FM works when cell, power and internet are not available. - April 16, 2021 - Global Security Systems, LLC
NozeSeal, LLC, Invention Helps Sleep Apnea Patients
NozeSeal, LLC announces the release of Trial Packs of the NozeSeal™ adhesive strip, an accessory that secures and seals a positive airway pressure (PAP) nasal pillow to a patient's nose. This inexpensive new product helps prevent air leaks, headgear discomfort, facial skin irritation, and hair damage, to deliver a great night’s sleep for those suffering from sleep apnea. Benefits include improved PAP comfort and efficacy and fits any commercially available nasal pillow. - April 15, 2021 - NozeSeal
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. Each month,... - April 15, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Clubhouse International Teams Up with Nearly 200 Businesses and Non-Profits for Inaugural Mental Health Action Day
Clubhouse International, in partnership with 193 leading brands, nonprofits and cultural leaders is proud to announce the first-ever Mental Health Action Day, to be held on Thursday, May 20 during Mental Health Awareness Month. They hope to encourage more people to take action for better mental health. - April 14, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Mika Medical Launches Comfort-M, a New Continuous Needleless Injection System in Korea
Mika Medical succeeded in developing Comfort-M, a new continuous needleless injection system in Korea. Founded in 1990, Mika Medical developed Korea’s first patented needleless injection (Comfort-In) technology, used for diabetes, local anesthesia, and hormone injections. Comfort-In helped... - April 14, 2021 - Mika Medical
Almost 50 Organizations Pause to Give Life During Statewide Observance Honoring Organ, Tissue and Eye Donors and Their Families
Many different Donate Life partner organizations that participated in a statewide Donate Life Flag-raising ceremony and moment of silence on Monday, April 12 at 10:08 am. This event promoted the mission of organ, tissue and eye donation and honored organ, tissue and eye donors and their... - April 14, 2021 - Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates
Karen M. Bixel Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Karen M. Bixel of Vancouver, Washington has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of home healthcare. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - April 13, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Labor Savings in Pharmacy Scheduling - a StaffReady Case Study
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) relied on manual paper processes for their pharmacy scheduling and staff leave requests. The overall scheduling system was inefficient for management, inconvenient for employees, and lacked transparency in how shifts and PTO requests were distributed. StaffReady Scheduling gave the hospital pharmacy a cloud-based solution that made schedules easy to update and distribute while ensuring the scheduling process was equitable to all. - April 11, 2021 - StaffReady Software
Occupational Toxicology and Placing Worker Safety at the Forefront to be Discussed at HPAPi Conference
SMi Group Reports: Key topics such as Occupational Toxicology and Placing Worker Safety at the Forefront to be discussed at SMi’s 5th Annual HPAPi Virtual Conference, on 10-11 May 2021. - April 11, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Exclusive Speaker Interview with Achim Kless, Pain Genetics Lead from Eli Lilly & Company Ahead of Pain Therapeutics
SMi Group Reports: Achim Kless, Pain Genetics Lead from Eli Lilly & Company gives an exclusive interview ahead of SMi’s 21st Annual Pain Therapeutics Virtual Conference, taking place 10-11 May 2021. - April 10, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Alan Greene Joins Securisyn Medical, LLC as Chief Marketing Officer
Securisyn Medical LLC, (“Securisyn” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that Alan (Al) Greene has joined the Company as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 1st, 2021. Securisyn Medical, a medical device disruptor, has invented several novel breathing and... - April 08, 2021 - Securisyn Medical
Healthy Humor’s Dina Paul-Parks Named to Crain’s New York Business 2021 List of Notables in Nonprofits and Philanthropy
HH’s Co-Founder and CEO Honored for her Leadership During a Difficult Year. - April 07, 2021 - Healthy Humor, Inc.