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Research Team in Canada Gives Hope to 100,000’s of Children Around the World with New Finding
Charity cheers as research team uses exosomes from amniotic fluid stem cells to treat underdeveloped fetal lungs, restarting growth & normal functioning. - May 17, 2021 - CDH International
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens in Forest Hills
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is now providing state-of-the-art cancer care services at 96-10 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The newest location will provide cutting-edge cancer treatment, making it NYCBS’s... - May 17, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
BDA Expands Senior Team: Sanjay Singh Joins as Head of BDA India
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that Sanjay Singh has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of BDA, India. He will lead the Mumbai office with BDA’s existing senior bankers in India. He will also co-head BDA’s Asian Healthcare team. Sanjay has over 20 years’... - May 17, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
NIDCAP Federation International Releases Videos for Kangaroo Care Awareness Day
The NIDCAP Federation International proudly presents a free series of family resource videos available on their website. Produced by The NIDCAP Federation International, and funded by Dräger, the family resource videos are a series of conversations recorded to help support parents who have a premature or medically fragile baby in the hospital. Three new videos have been released in honor of Kangaroo Care Awareness Day. - May 16, 2021 - NIDCAP Federation International
Advanced Silicon Group Closes Seed Preferred Equity Offering and Adds Alan Watson and Sarah Kelly to Board
Advanced Silicon Group, Inc. (ASG), a pioneer in silicon nanotechnology focused on developing novel biosensors, announced today the closing of a $1,020,000 seed preferred stock offering led by Cherrystone Angel Group with participation by MIT Alumni Angels of Northern California, Sidecar Angels and other private investors and the addition of two new Directors, Alan Watson, PhD, MBA and Sarah Kelly, PhD to its Board of Directors. - May 16, 2021 - Advanced Silicon Group
THIRA Health Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission
THIRA Health was recently awarded the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission. - May 16, 2021 - THIRA Health
Hope Seed Foundation Honors 20 Caregivers
"A caregiver needs care." Tasheba Gordon, a former caregiver of her mother for 7 years, wanted to honor those who care for others in the shadows. Most people don't even know what a caregiver is. Hope Seed Foundation is honoring 20 caregivers, 15 women, and 5 men, who were nominated by... - May 15, 2021 - Hope Seed Foundation, Inc.
Health Center Receives $25,000 to Combat COVID-19 Racial Disparities
Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) and Valley National Bank (VNB) are teaming up in the battle against COVID-19. The banking institution awarded the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) $25,000 this month for its community-based COVID-19 campaign. ARMS is currently focusing on providing... - May 15, 2021 - Alabama Regional Medical Service
Omaha Business Ranks Among the 2021 Best Workplaces in America
Fusion Medical Staffing has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021. The list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces and company culture whether teams are operating in... - May 13, 2021 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Mika Medical, a Korean Manufacturer Specializing in Syringe Technology, Has Completed Clinical Trials with Yonsei University Severance Hospital and Catania University
The research team injected insulin to 20 test subjects selected according to certain criteria using Comfort-in and a general pen-type syringe. As a result of comparing injection effects of a general pen-type insulin syringe, the injection-type insulin injection method demonstrated faster effects of increasing the level of fast-acting insulin in the blood and lowering blood sugar, compared to the standard insulin injection method. - May 13, 2021 - Mika Medical
LoyaltyXpert Announces a Loyalty Management Platform for the Health & Wellness Industry
LoyaltyXpert, the leading loyalty programs provider in India, has announced a loyalty management platform solution for the health and wellness industry. The company aims to offer exceptional loyalty solutions through a custom loyalty management platform to attract and retain more customers for the... - May 13, 2021 - LoyaltyXpert
Journal of Longevity Inc. (JOL) Announces the Launch of New Nutritional Supplement Line
Journal of Longevity, Inc. (JOL), a nutritional supplement startup company, is excited to announce the launch of a new health supplement line available now with vitamins and powder supplements for anyone looking to pursue a healthier lifestyle. The launch includes 18 products formulated with... - May 12, 2021 - Journal Of Longevity Inc.
The Importance of Dilution Control in Institutional Cleaning During a Pandemic
An article detailing the lessons learned over a year into the pandemic featuring details on the importance of using dilution control systems in institutional cleaning. - May 12, 2021 - DEMA Engineering Company
The Wellness Connection Launches New Giveback Program
The Wellness Connection, a premier natural health care center in O’Fallon, is launching a new giveback program involving a St. Louis nonprofit, Ten by Three. The Wellness Connection’s giveback efforts will focus on purchasing “blessing baskets” through Ten by Three with... - May 12, 2021 - The Wellness Connection
Vesalio Initiates FDA IDE Stroke Study
Vesalio announces another key milestone to support entry into the US neurovascular thrombectomy market. Enrollment has commenced in the Vesalio CLEAR(1) acute ischemic stroke FDA IDE clinical trial utilizing the NeVa(TM) thrombectomy technology platform. With twenty participating stroke treatment... - May 11, 2021 - Vesalio
Dee Wallace Lends Her Voice to Breast Cancer Survivors in Courageous Warriors - Beauty from The Ashes
Acclaimed actress Dee Wallace working with Darla Rae of Film It Productions narrates her latest feature length documentary, Courageous Warriors, Beauty from The Ashes. This film of extraordinary women, young and old, took their recovery from breast cancer a leap beyond medical diagnosis. They created new paths of wholeness through body, mind, and spirit. Now they offer those gifts to others. - May 11, 2021 - Film It Productions
Geek Land Introduces an Upgraded Version of Temperature Scanning Kiosk with Built-in HID Proximity Card Reader for Integration with Building Access Control Systems.
To help combat the spread of the COVID-19 in the workplace and protect the health of employees at work, Geek Land introduces an updated version of the temperature kiosk with several key features such as a) higher resolution thermal camera to take more accurate measurements at a longer range 3-5 feet vs. the earlier 2-3 feet range. b)Built-in HID Proximity card reader for building access control and c) Email integration with Microsoft Office 365 and exchange - May 11, 2021 - Geekland USA, LLC
Donald L. Trump, MD, FACP, FASCO Joins Cancer Expert Now as Director of Institutional Relationships
Cancer Expert Now is thrilled to announce that Donald L. Trump, MD, FACP, FASCO, has officially joined the leadership team as the Director of Institutional Relationships. Dr. Trump will continue to serve on their Expert faculty as a GU cancer expert and will utilize his extensive knowledge to... - May 11, 2021 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
The Denver Post Names Swedish Medical Center a "Top Workplace"
The honor recognizes Colorado's best workplaces according to an anonymous survey of employees at the company. - May 11, 2021 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
The Brooklyn Cancer Center Announces New Chief of Hematology-Oncology
The Brooklyn Cancer Center has named noted leader and board-certified hematologist-oncologist Maxim Shulimovich, DO, as its new Chief of Hematology and Medical Oncology. His recruitment promises to lead the cancer center as a unified division to provide expert care and culturally sensitive services... - May 10, 2021 - The Brooklyn Cancer Center
Medical Staffing Company Makes It Easier for New Graduates to Get Into Travel Healthcare Workforce
Fusion Medical Staffing makes it easier for new graduate therapists to start their career as traveling healthcare professionals. It’s simple for the next generation of healthcare workers to hit the ground running with the company’s Student Outreach Program. The Student Outreach... - May 10, 2021 - Fusion Medical Staffing
A New Anti-Aging Agent is Making Its Way Into Skincare, and the Results Are on Par with Many Cosmetic Procedures
Topical NAD+ products, previously available by prescription, are exploding onto the aesthetic scene. In 2020, Avior Nutritionals, the makers of Real NAD+, released a nonprescription skincare product that boasts more than twice the amount of NAD+ as its prescription predecessor. Avior’s... - May 07, 2021 - Avior Nutritionals- NADIA Skin
Denali Advanced Integration Stands with India
Denali Advanced Integration Stands with India to provide funding for aid with the help of Providence Health - Commits to $100,000 humanitarian funds and seeks other givers - May 07, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration
AVA Fundamentals of Peripheral Intravenous Vascular Access™ Addresses One of Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2021
The Association for Vascular Access and B. Braun Medical Inc. announced the US launch of the first of three online courses that will comprise a free comprehensive curriculum on the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) that is being offered to pre-licensure medical, nursing, respiratory therapy and other allied healthcare schools. Peripheral vascular harm was named to ECRI’s top 10 patient safety concerns in 2021. The curriculum includes infection prevention and legal issues. - May 07, 2021 - Association for Vascular Access (AVA)
New SHOM COO, Dr. Yang Introduces a Functional Medicine and Health Coach Program to Revolutionize Health Care for Chronic Conditions
Southern Home Medical Inc. (SHOM) appoints Dr. Lei Yang as their new Chief Operation Officer (COO). Dr. Yang is a state-licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine provider who brings over 30 years of experience in the industry. In collaboration with Dr. Yang, SHOM will be setting up their new headquarters in Highland Park, New Jersey and has further plans for expansion into other states. - May 07, 2021 - Southern Home Medical Inc.
MedShorts Announces Promotion of Blake Powers to President
MedShorts, an Orlando-based e-commerce software solution specializing in connecting pharmacies with pharmaceutical manufacturers to source short-dated and short-supply medications, announced the promotion of Blake Powers to President of the company. After serving as the company’s Chief Operating Officer over the past five years, Blake has advanced to leading the company at a time when hospitals face significant financial pressure to reduce costs within their facilities. - May 06, 2021 - MedShorts LLC
Clubhouse International Recipient of American Psychiatric Association’s 2021 Special Presidential Commendation Award
American Psychiatric Association Honors Clubhouse International at 2021 Annual Meeting - May 06, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Rose Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health™ 100 Top Hospitals List for 14th Time
Rose Medical Center has been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list. This is the 14th time Rose Medical Center has been has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing hospitals in the U.S. The annual list was unveiled on Fortune.com. IBM Watson Health has... - May 05, 2021 - Rose Medical Center
Dr. Barbara Rexer, DSW, Executive Director of Advanced Health & Education, Shares 5 Tips to Recognize Early Signs of Depression
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Advanced Health & Education has shared 5 ways that New Jersey residents can spot early signs of depression, a disorder that affects more than 57,000 people in the state. - May 04, 2021 - Sprout Health Group
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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
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