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seca Corporation Awarded Patient Scales Sole-Supplier Contract with Premier Inc.’s SURPASS and ASCEND Purchasing Programs
seca Corporation, the world's market leader in medical measuring and weighing announced today that it has been awarded a contract with Premier’s highly committed ASCEND (Accelerated Supply Chain Endeavor) program in the category of Patient Scales. In addition, seca was the only supplier of... - February 20, 2021 - seca Corporation
Tigerlily Foundation Launches a New Web Series, BREATHE Tv on Facebook Live
Tigerlily Foundation in partnership with Puma Biotechnology, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of BREATHE Tv. BREATHE Tv is a sacred space, an educational and inspirational breast cancer lifestyle television series that brings together patients and providers in a space of purpose, while... - February 20, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
“Vaccinate with Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)” Receives Doctor’s Recommendation to be an Official Vaccination Anthem
Member of President Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, Dr. Michael Osterholm, Muses Over Peter Lake’s New Release on the Osterholm Update: COVID-19 podcast. He voiced that “The message Peter has in this song is just inspiring. In fact, I wish it would become an anthem for getting people vaccinated.” - February 20, 2021 - Peter Lake
Hospitals Choose CloudWave for Multi-Cloud Solutions
CloudWave’s OpSus Managed Services and Edge Architectures Offer Integrated Cloud Solutions to Healthcare Organizations - February 17, 2021 - CloudWave
Georgia Owned Fytiko Farms Positioned to Provide Highest Quality Low Dose THC to GA Residents
The Georgia Hope Act which allows access to medical cannabis, has expanded to low dose THC for seventeen approved conditions including cancer, post-traumatic stress, Autism and more. Request for license applications has generated substantial anticipation and interest among potential licensees and... - February 17, 2021 - Fytiko Farms
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy Affordable Healthcare Efforts Viewed in Over 90 Countries: Biosimilar Technologies Get Attention
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy (Paras Biopharma) is a Finland-based microbial biologics company which focuses on the development of technologies for biosimilars and biologics in an efficient manner. The overall objective of Paras Biopharma is to enable economical production and future availability of affordable medicines for unmet medical needs. - February 17, 2021 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
Rumpa Amornmarn, MD Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. and Will be Featured on the Back Cover of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine
Rumpa Amornmarn, MD of Kissimmee, Florida has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of radiation oncology. Dr. Amornmarn will be featured on the back... - February 17, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Riem Badr, MD, FCAP Named Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, has named board-certified hematopathologist Riem Badr, MD, FCAP, the chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/16/riem-badr-md-fcap-named-chief-pathology/ Dr. - February 16, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
“Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated to Dr. Osterholm)” by Peter Lake Will Benefit Families of Frontline Workers
Peter Lake releases his new song “Vaccinate With Love (Dedicated To Dr. Osterholm).” Despite being a catchy song that stands on its artistic merit, this song is released specifically for a more altruistic purpose: to benefit families of frontline workers who have sadly perished due to COVID-19 and inject more empathy into people’s hearts and minds during such a difficult time. Therefore, 100% of the streaming royalties from the song will be donated to the Frontline Families Fund. - February 16, 2021 - Peter Lake
Firstat, an at Home Nursing Care Agency Serving Chula Vista, Publishes Guide to Help Families Learn What to Expect from a Professional Home Health Agency
Home Nursing and Senior Caregiver Agency Providing Affordable and Certified Homecare Professionals, Shares Helpful Guide What to Expect from a Professional Home Health Agency. - February 16, 2021 - Firstat Nursing Services
Sativa Bliss Features the Famous Strains for a Sexy Valentine's Day
For weedy lovers, Valentine’s Day is just one of those days to express pleasure and self-expression. Sativa Bliss details here some of the sweet and relaxing strains for that perfect intimate celebration on February 14. - February 14, 2021 - Sativa Bliss
The First-Ever: "COVID Safe" Botox Happy Hour in the Washington DC Metro - a Unique Event
Austin-Weston, The Center for Cosmetic Surgery presents the first-ever COVID Safe Botox Happy Hour. Enjoy Botox with Nurse Practitioner Injector, Emily Taylor, along with a luxury gift bag, exclusive discounts on future services, and much more. New MedSpa patients only, please. - February 14, 2021 - Austin-Weston Center
Giraffe Products Ltd. Introduces New Mask That Claims to Kill COVID-19
A new 4 layer, food grade face mask is now available that claims to kill COVID-19. - February 14, 2021 - Giraffe Products Ltd.
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Improve Patient Quality of Life with Supportive and Palliative Care Services; Palliative Care Division Will Expand Patient Care
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announced it will provide full-time Supportive and Palliative Care services throughout its cancer centers on Long Island and New York... - February 12, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Edmonton’s Food Bank to Receive 100% of Proceeds from 13 Golden Pearls Fundraiser of Love
Reclaim Your Dreams in 2021 and Make a Difference for Those in Need - February 12, 2021 - Dr. Allen Lycka
Accredited Drug Testing Receives Prestigious Industry Accreditation
Accredited Drug Testing is pleased to announce that it has completed all training, regulatory requirements, facility evaluations and other mandates and has been certified as an Accredited Third-Party Administrator (TPA) by the National Drug and Screening Association (NDASA.) Those displaying the... - February 11, 2021 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
Phase One Development of Rapid COVID-19 Point of Care Test Complete
Pepex Biomedical has effectively concluded first stage development efforts including successfully demonstrating working chemistry and manufacturing functionality of its existing electrochemical biosensor. - February 11, 2021 - Pepex Biomedical, Inc.
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Sheds New Light on Brain Tumors
5-ALA Fluorescence Technique Allows More Precise Tumor Resection - February 11, 2021 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Announcing Sarina Fazan as the New Face of South Tampa Dermatology
Sarina Fazan, a four-time Emmy Award winning television anchor, reporter, producer, and podcast host, is known for her flawless skin, but did you know that South Tampa Dermatology is the clinic behind it? Fazan is now sharing her “Sarina’s Skin Secrets” with you on her weekly... - February 11, 2021 - Sarina Fazan Media
Internationally Known Professor, Author on End-of-Life Ministry Dies at 98 The Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion Championed Hospice, Pastoral Care for Dying and Bereaved
Lancaster Theological Seminary Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology, the Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion, who died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at the age of 98, was an early champion of hospice care and an internationally recognized author of numerous books and articles on death and dying. A revered professor... - February 10, 2021 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Lisa M. Mulligan Recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Lisa M. Mulligan of Manchester, Connecticut has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare credentialing. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - February 10, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Clients Discover a Fresh Health Care Experience at Bellingham Respiratory Care and Equipment Company
Respiratory therapist Kelly Maycumber and Amrit Kaur prioritize patient care and provide state-of-the-art equipment and service at AFresh Respiratory Therapy Services & Equipment in Bellingham, Washington. - February 10, 2021 - AFresh - Respiratory & Home Medical Equipment
Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists and OneOncology Open New Oro Valley Office
Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists (ABCS) and their partner, OneOncology, are proud to announce the addition of their new office located at 10370 N. La Cañada Drive, Suite 150, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. Physicians at this new site include Y. Haroon Ahmad, MD and Sivamurthy Kyathari,... - February 08, 2021 - OneOncology
Swedish Medical Center Names Jaya Kumar, MD, New Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Kumar joins Swedish from Medical City McKinney, part of HCA Healthcare's Medical City Healthcare, where she served as the Chief Medical Officer. - February 06, 2021 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
New You Medical Center Coming Soon to Richmond, Texas
Wellness Clinic to Offer Preventative Care, Hormone Therapy and Medical Weight Loss and Now Taking Telemedicine Appointments - February 06, 2021 - New You Medical Center
Women's Health and Wellness Conference Created in Response to COVID-19
The 1st Annual Women's Health and Wellness Conference is on a mission to motivate women to take their power back by giving them the tools, education and energy they need to start that important change within. Conference sessions will be focusing on self-care, mental health, meditation, home organization, yoga, mindfulness and much more. - February 05, 2021 - GEM Marketing Solutions
OrthoNeuro to Open New Office on Dublin Campus Of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
OrthoNeuro President, Larry T. Todd, Jr. DO, announced today that the practice will open a new office on the Dublin Campus of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM). The office is slated to open in early spring and will house a physician office and physical therapy clinic. - February 03, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
BDA Advises Kim Dental on US$24M Series B Capital Raise Led by Asia Impact Investor ABC World Asia
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Kim Dental, Vietnam’s largest private dental care platform, has raised US$24m in Series B round. The investment was led by ABC World Asia, a PE fund dedicated to impact investing across Asia, seeded by Temasek. Proceeds from the round,... - February 03, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
PEPworldwide Announces Global Survey Results of Best 2021 Top Ten Time Management & Personal Effectiveness Tips
In this challenging time of COVID-19 more people are working from home and challenged by the need to maintain their personal productivity leading to increased stress levels. According to Lynn Sherman, President & CEO of PEPworldwide in the United States, “Our PEP® TIPS are proven,... - February 03, 2021 - PEP Productivity Solutions, Inc.
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Richard Zuniga, MD as Chief of Research
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, announces Richard Zuniga, MD, as the Chief of Research. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/02/chief-of-research/ Dr. Zuniga is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist at NYCBS. Before... - February 03, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Family Medicine Physician, Bianca Garcia, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce that board-certified Family Medicine physician, Bianca Garcia, MD has joined the multidisciplinary team of physicians. She will be practicing at 69 W Main St., Bay Shore, NY... - February 03, 2021 - New York Health
Betty A. Ainslie Recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Betty A. Ainslie of Tavares, Florida has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of essential oils, skin care, nursing, and American Heart... - February 03, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Curatronic Ltd. Announces the New Ultra-Flash Impulse PEMF Device Exceeding 1 Tesla
The brand-new Curatron Ultra-Flash impulse PEMF machine for instantaneous pain relief. - February 03, 2021 - Curatronic Ltd.
New Lung Association Report: Ending Tobacco Use in Kansas Critical to Saving Lives, Especially During Pandemic
Kansas earns F grade in Tobacco Taxes and Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Funding prompting the Lung Association to call for increase in tobacco tax and funding for tobacco control and prevention. - February 03, 2021 - American Lung Association
Isaac Hardoon, DO Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as Lead Physician of Palliative Care Program
Dr. Hardoon will lead the division as Chief of Supportive and Palliative care. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Janaya Raynor, MD, MS Joins the Supportive and Palliative Care Team
Dr. Raynor will provide supportive and palliative care services in Nassau County and the Boroughs. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New World Medical Listed in Top Workplaces for Second Consecutive Year
Among companies with 35-124 employees, New World Medical was listed 4th in the Inland Empire Top Workplaces 2020. This list is based on an anonymous survey of employees at participating companies. - February 01, 2021 - New World Medical
CloudWave Acquired by Abry Partners
Abry Partners’ Investment in Cloud Services Provider Positions Company for Expansion and Growth in the Healthcare Market - February 01, 2021 - CloudWave
Medivest Celebrates 25 Years in Business with the Unveiling of a New Logo and Website
Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. (“Medivest”), a leader in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) services and settlement planning, proudly announces its 25th year in business. In celebration of this milestone, Medivest is debuting a new company logo and website today. Medivest’s new logo... - February 01, 2021 - Medivest
IBMTV Creates a New Network of TV for "Smart People"
IBMTV.TV broadcasting in 122 countries has been launched with over 65 weekly TV shows on topics not typically covered by traditional media. Economics Monday features former Comptroller General of the USA; Media Monday has Pulitzer Prize winner; Swiss Impact features Presidents and Prime Ministers around the world; Medical Friday features Doctors from USA and India. Get ready for "Smart Television." - February 01, 2021 - IBMTV
The Black Women’s Health Imperative Welcomes Dr. Angelica Geter as Its Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Geter will lead the implementation of comprehensive approaches to address health disparities and the impact of racism on Black women’s health through a strategic mix of targeted programing, legislation and corporate engagement. - January 30, 2021 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Sky Ridge Medical Center Now Offers Augmented Reality (AR) Guided Spine Surgery
An augmented reality headset gives surgeons “x-ray vision” during procedures for accurate and personalized implant placement while keeping their eyes on their patients - January 30, 2021 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
Accredited Drug Testing Hires Douglas Smith
Douglas Smith joins Accredited Drug Testing as Business Development Manager. - January 29, 2021 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
Metro Safety is Helping Residents Across British Columbia Gain Life Saving First Aid Skills Through Their Occupational First Aid Program
The local training school equips the general public with first aid knowledge necessary to save lives in medical emergencies. - January 29, 2021 - Metro Safety Training
Vesalio Receives Peripheral FDA 510k Clearance and Additional CE Approval
Vesalio reports it has obtained an FDA 510k clearance and its 4th CE approval. The FDA 510k indication is for the removal of thrombi in peripheral blood vessels. The new CE approval expands the NeVa™ neuro-thrombectomy portfolio. Vesalio’s Drop Zone(TM) technology, designed to remove... - January 28, 2021 - Vesalio
Global Corporate Credit Risk Increased 20% in 2020, with More than Half of Corporate Bonds Falling Below Investment Grade, According to Credit Benchmark Year-in-Review
New Report Tracks Historic Decline in Credit Quality Across Corporates, Sovereigns and Leveraged Loans - January 28, 2021 - Credit Benchmark
Linshom Announces European Patent Coverage for the Linshom Continuous Respiratory Monitor
Linshom announced today receipt of patents in five European countries including Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Great Britain. This adds to and expands the current Linshom patent portfolio held in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico and China. The lack of a simple, portable and inexpensive... - January 28, 2021 - Linshom
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) Names Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW to the Role of Director of Program Operations
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has named Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW as their Director of Program Operations. Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT, C.A.S.E.’s Co-founder and CEO said of the hire, “Sharon has a vibrant career dedicated to providing clinical services to... - January 27, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
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