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Brenda Pellicane, MD, FAAD Opens Dermatology Practice in North Bethesda, Maryland
Board-certified dermatologist, Brenda Pellicane, MD, FAAD announces the opening of her dermatology practice, ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics in North Bethesda, MD. Its services range from the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions such as skin cancers, acne, eczema, and psoriasis, to cosmetic treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers, microneedling and laser skin treatments. Board-certified dermatologist, Rebecca Kazin, MD, FAAD has joined the practice. - September 15, 2020 - ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California is being honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and success for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. Each quarter, P.O.W.E.R. chooses four... - September 15, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Ann I. Jewell Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Ann I. Jewell of Shelby, North Carolina has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions for over 30 years in the field of clinical research. About Ann I. Jewell Ann Jewell is the... - September 15, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
HealtheFirst Selects Dr. Tim Stark as New Board Member
HealtheFirst BPM – Case Management SaaS Tech today announced that its CEO has appointed Dr. Tim Stark as board member. - September 15, 2020 - HealtheFirst
Global Capability Centers Based in India Can Provide Cost Savings of Up to 45% Over 3 - 5 Years, as Per Nexdigm
GCCs in India are considered one of the most advanced in the world. 50% of all Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are located in India; 70% of India’s GCCs belong to US-headquartered companies; 180+ innovation centers in India belong to Fortune 500 companies. - September 12, 2020 - Nexdigm
The World's First Digital Wellness Certificate Program for Leaders and Practitioners Addressing the Social Media Dilemma
The Digital Wellness Institute’s certification program has become the go-to resource for workplace and community leaders seeking skills to optimize productivity and self-care in the digital age. A partnership with the groundbreaking film The Social Dilemma, available on Netflix, promises to provide significant impact to those seeking Digital Wellness certification. The program addresses the challenges brought forth by the widespread transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. - September 12, 2020 - Digital Wellness Institute
Relieving Chronic Pain: An Online Fundraiser for Pathways Healing Center
Pathways, a non-profit healing center, has announced a special program and fundraiser. The focus of the event is to provide support for people who are suffering from chronic pain. With the need to physically distance and to protect the health and safety of their community, Pathways will be holding the fundraiser online via Zoom. - September 11, 2020 - Courses for LIFE
Body & Brain Get Bright Brain Education Festival Sept. 2020
National Online Learning Event Features 15 Mindfulness Experts, Sept. 11-13, 2020. Open to the public. Learn many different ways of understanding and experiencing mindfulness as a way to grow your awareness, confidence and inner calm. 30 days access to video recordings of the 15 live sessions is included with registration. See agenda, bios and other details at https://BEFestival2020.bodynbrain.com. - September 11, 2020 - Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
Matthew Marshall DMD MD Joins Marshall Surgery Center as Oral Surgeon
The University of Kentucky trained oral surgeon to perform full mouth reconstruction implants and extractions. - September 11, 2020 - Marshall Surgery Center
Mary Susan McDevitt, RN, BSN Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mary Susan McDevitt, RN, BSN of Sarasota, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions for over 40 years in the fields of healthcare, oncology nursing, grant writing and... - September 10, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been recognized as Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the fields of healthcare and religion. About Rev. Loretta... - September 10, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mississippi Physician Treats Hair Loss Caused by COVID-19 Infection, Stress from Pandemic
Jackson plastic surgeon Michael Kanosky, MD, FACS said, “It is widely reported in the medical research literature that nearly 30 percent of patients recovering from COVID-19 describe substantial hair loss. Thousands of others are suffering from Telogen Effluvium, a condition that causes excessive hair shedding that is usually temporary or at least cyclical.” - September 10, 2020 - Kansoky MS Hair Restoration
Dictum Health Leverages JACS Solutions to Deliver Remote Patient Care Solutions Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Dictum Health, a telehealth innovator and solution provider, helps care teams connect with their patients and manage their care from any location using their innovative Virtual Exam Room (VER) technology. With dozens of hospitals trusting the eVER-HOME to meet the care needs of both patients and clinicians, Dictum Health needs a hardware partner that they can trust to deliver. The hardware at the core of their eVER-HOME patient kit is none other than JACS Solutions’ TT800Q 4G LTE tablet. - September 10, 2020 - JACS Solutions
Innovation and Value Initiative’s Next Value Assessment Model to Address Major Depressive Disorder Interventions
First-of-Its-Kind Depression Model to be Informed by Input from Diverse Advisory Group - September 09, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
SCPC Calls for Expanded Provider Relief Following HHS Announcement
Private-Pay Assisted Living Facilities May Now Apply for CARES Funding, But Essential “Behind the Scenes” Long-Term Care Pharmacies Are Still Left in Limbo - September 09, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Study Points to a New Unexplored Therapeutic Target for C9ORF72-mediated ALS
A novel discovery from scientists at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is the first to indicate that asymmetric di-methylation of arginine could be a promising target for ALS therapies. - September 09, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
New President at Opus MedStrategies
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Charles Busch as President of Opus MedStrategies Inc. Charles joins the Global Excel family following an extensive career of Sales and Account Management leadership in the PPO, TPA, healthcare management, casualty claims and health plan market segments. Charles will be based out of Laguna Woods, California and will also work out of Opus Med Strategies’ Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters. - September 09, 2020 - Global Excel Management
La Roca FC Propels More Players to the Pros
La Roca Futbol Club continues to build upon its record of producing more professional soccer players than any other soccer club in Utah. - September 09, 2020 - La Roca Futbol Club
New York Health Welcomes Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD
Specialist in Preventative Healthcare and Weight Loss - September 09, 2020 - New York Health
Award Winning Websites Named in 96 Industries by Web Marketing Association
The winners of its 24th annual WebAward Competition for website development have been released by the Web Marketing Association. Publicis Sapient won Best of Show for their outstanding work on Mercedes-AMG. For the second year in a row, WSI was named Top Agency in the competition. All the winners can be seen at www.WebAward.org - September 09, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
Richard W. Bank, M.D. Recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Richard W. Bank, M.D. of Beverly Hills, California has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the field of surgical oncology and as a Portfolio Manager of a dedicated... - September 09, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Science of Spirituality Sponsors Major Giving Campaign During the Pandemic
Science of Spirituality Centers all over the world have been active in reaching out to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Leading the way is the Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center in Lisle, Illinois, the organization’s global headquarters. Supporting and working in... - September 09, 2020 - Science of Spirituality
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy Joins PSL Alliance and Its Global Membership to Promote Worldwide Reach Out for Paras’ Bioprocess Enzymes
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy (Paras Biopharma) is pleased to announce that it is now a member of the Pivotal Scientific Limited (PSL) Alliance, a network of companies operating within the biotechnology market. As part of the Company’s portfolio of microbial products, technologies and... - September 08, 2020 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
FireFlex Yoga’s Train the Trainer Workshop: October 9 at Santa Clara City Fire Training Center
Firefighters Are Invited to Three-Day Training to Deliver Wellness, Mitigate Injury, Increase Resilience - September 05, 2020 - FireFlex Yoga
Metro Safety’s Approach to First Aid Training in Vancouver Builds Confidence Amongst Rescuers; Boosts Willingness to Respond in Emergencies
The facility’s wide variety of programs make a safer Vancouver, by effectively combatting accident-based fatalities through safety training. - September 04, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Mary’s Center Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index
Today, Mary’s Center announced their “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. A record 765 health care facilities... - September 04, 2020 - Mary's Center
Sky Ridge Medical Center Reopens Free Standing Emergency Department in South Parker
Sky Ridge Medical Center is proud to announce the reopening of its Free Standing Emergency Department in Parker. - September 04, 2020 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
APTQI and WebPT Join Forces to Shape a Positive Future for Physical Therapy
As the first At-Large Member, WebPT will work with APTQI to positively impact healthcare legislation - starting with the 9% cut to Medicare payments. - September 03, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Gebhart Campaign Supports Teachers with First FDA Approved Clear Masks
Endorsed Democratic candidate for Ward 9 of the Warwick City Council, Vinny Gebhart, has donated clear face masks to the Warwick Teachers Union to support teachers in the classroom during COVID-19. - September 03, 2020 - Gebhart For Warwick
Allen Interactions and Clients Garner 6 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence in Learning Awards
The Brandon Hall Awards Group has awarded six HCM Excellence in Learning Awards to Allen Interactions, a leading custom learning and digital engineering company focused on performance improvement. A sought after and prestigious honor in the learning and development industry, Allen Interactions... - September 02, 2020 - Allen Interactions
Texas Hospice Creates The Caregiver’s Guide To End-Of-Life Care
Harbor Light Hospice, a Texas hospice care center, recently released a guide on end-of-life care for caregivers. This guide will give caregivers some peace of mind when caring for their ill loved one. The end-of-life process comes with many trials and tribulations. You want to make sure your loved... - September 02, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Female Urologist Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce that Lauren B. Schulz, D.O., has joined its practice. Through a multi-specialty network of physicians, NY Health is one of the leading community healthcare practices treating a wide range of conditions. The NY Health Center for Urology features... - September 01, 2020 - New York Health
Medcom Benefit Solutions Integrates Enrich Financial Wellness Platform Into Consumer-Driven Health Plan Portfolio
Medcom Benefit Solutions is offering Enrich Financial Wellness to help participants better understand consumer-driven health plans, including Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), while improving overall financial health. - September 01, 2020 - iGrad
Tammie E. Ward Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Tammie E. Ward of Cordova, Tennessee has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of non-profit mentoring and mental health programs. Each month... - September 01, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Mississippi Hair Restoration Announces Dr. Michael Kanosky Named New Medical Director for American Medical Podcast and Mississippi Affiliate
Mississippi plastic surgeon, Michael Kanosky, MD, FACS, of Mississippi Hair Restoration and The Face & Body Center, has been named the new Medical Director of the American Medical Podcast (AMP) and their Mississippi affiliate. - August 31, 2020 - Kansoky MS Hair Restoration
Sonya Dunbar Appointed Crest & Oral B’s Key Opinion Leader
Sonya Dunbar R.D.H., M.H.A., has been appointed Crest & Oral B's Diversity & Inclusion Leader. Sonya has over 28 years of clinical, private, and academic experience in dental hygiene. Sonya, also known as the Geriatric Toothfairy(TM), is a philanthropist and advocate for aging adults in... - August 29, 2020 - Sonya Dunbar
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Names Linda Gray as Chief Nursing Officer
Swedish Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Gray, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, as Swedish Medical Center's new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gray will join the executive team and will be responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement,... - August 29, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
NADIA Skin Announces Anti-Aging Breakthrough in Skincare
A breakthrough treatment in holistic health, integrative medicine and detoxification is now making its way into high-end skincare. Avior Nutritionals has announced the launch of a skincare line specializing in an ingredient previously reserved for clinical settings - NAD+. NAD+ is a coenzyme found... - August 28, 2020 - Avior Nutritionals- NADIA Skin
The City of Rolla, MO Selects Power Wellness; Moves the Centre Towards Medical Integration
The City of Rolla, Missouri (Rolla) has selected Power Wellness Management to manage the Centre, a 63,000 sq. ft. community recreation facility located in Rolla, Missouri and opened in 2002. Power Wellness was chosen following a comprehensive selection process, based on their qualifications, fees and strategic vision to expand programming, increase utilization and foster medical integration. - August 28, 2020 - Power Wellness Management
Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. Unveils Temperature Kiosk
Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. teams with Data Display Systems, LLC to provide a temperature check kiosk solution for workplace health screening. - August 27, 2020 - Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Only Facility in the Rocky Mountain Region to Offer FDA Approved Bone Anchored Prosthesis
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is among only a handful in the nation and the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region to offer amputees an FDA approved innovative new prosthetic option. Osseointegration is a surgical procedure that allows a prosthesis to anchor directly to bone by inserting a metal implant into the bone that then attaches directly to a prosthesis. For many patients with above knee amputations, this new method provides dramatic improvement in physical functioning. - August 27, 2020 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Natural Medilube® Offers Ultra-Safe Lubricant to Fertility Clinics & Birthing Centers; Expectant Moms Can Now Protect Their Own Health & That of Their Newborns
Natural Medilube® offers a solution to a major health crisis at fertility clinics and birthing centers across North America that are using paraben-laced and petroleum-based lubricants on pregnant and TTC (Trying to Conceive) moms. Natural Medilube is 100%-plant-based and completely free of all petroleum, parabens and fragrances, thereby, promoting a healthy vaginal biome. - August 27, 2020 - Natural Medilube
Local Nonprofit Autism Shifts Takes Mission Global Due to COVID-19
Local nonprofit Autism Shifts has provided specialized training, resources, and connection opportunities to educate and empower the Autism community in Tampa Bay, Florida, for more than a decade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit has now made a shift to online programming,... - August 27, 2020 - Autism Shifts
Summer Camps Successfully Prevented and Mitigated COVID-19 Transmission, Says New CDC Study
Results Demonstrate Successful Operation of Overnight Summer Camps with Use of Layered, Evidence-Based Strategies - August 26, 2020 - American Camp Association
New eClinical Platform Strategic Analysis & Competitive Landscape Report
Survey Quantifies eClinical Platform Use and Satisfaction and Identifies Dramatic Perceptual Changes - August 26, 2020 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Inc. Magazine Revealed That SMB Networks LLC is No. 2808 on Its Annual Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
SMB Networks, LLC Ranks No. 2808 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list nationwide, ranks No. 21 in Connecticut and ranks number 3 in New Haven with 3-year revenue growth of 142%. - August 24, 2020 - SMB Networks LLC
CloudWave’s Mike Donahue, Director, Receives Patriot Award
U.S. Air Force Guard member Osmandy Polanco is a Technical Consultant at CloudWave. Airman Polanco recently returned from a stateside mission and nominated his then direct supervisor, Mike Donahue at CloudWave, for the Patriot Award. The Patriot Award is established through the Employer Support of... - August 24, 2020 - CloudWave
As COVID-19 Raises Chronic Illness Fears, Life Insurers Defend Against Chronic and Critical Illness Claims
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes serves life insurance policyholders from the beginning to get claims related to COVID-19 paid. - August 21, 2020 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Swedish Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Award recognizes high standards of patient care. - August 21, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
HomeHealth24x7 Combats Coronavirus with Wearables and Telemonitoring
Patient cohorts with multiple chronic health conditions, and those over 60 are particularly susceptible to influenza and Coronavirus epidemics. Not only are Home Health Care and Assisted Living Facility patients at increased risk, but those risks are also increased for care providers, and even... - August 20, 2020 - HomeHealth24x7