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Healiant Training Solutions Partners with HARTMANN USA to Provide Advanced Wound Care Certification for Commercial Team
Medical Device Leader Makes Commitment to Provide Best-in-Class Services in the Wound Care Space by Certifying Entire Commercial Team. - July 08, 2020 - Healiant Training Solutions
APFED Will Host Virtual Patient Education Conference on Eosinophil-Associated Diseases, July 9-11, 2020
EOS Connection 2020 offers the latest in science and research on eosinophil-associated diseases, practical management strategies, and an opportunity to connect with others. - July 08, 2020 - APFED
THROMBOLEX™ Inc. Receives $3 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant from the NIH to Fund the RESCUE Trial
Thrombolex™ Inc. has announced that it was awarded a $3 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) section of the NIH to fund their pivotal RESCUE trial under an IDE for the treatment of up to 125 patients with acute,... - July 07, 2020 - Thrombolex, Inc.
Alexiacare Corporation Builds and Gives Away New Virtual Visit EMR/EHR Tool to Doctors Offices Facing COVID-19 Crisis
Alexiacare Corporation, a Maryland EMR/EHR vendor, is building and giving away AlexiaHTC Telemed, a new virtual visit tool that has been integrated into its flagship EMR/EHR product: AlexiaHTC. Doctor offices, which have been closed because of fear of COVID-19, can now schedule virtual appointments for its patients. - July 07, 2020 - Alexiacare Corporation
PAD Task Force Welcomes Society of Interventional Radiology
PAD Task Force urges lawmakers to join Congressional PAD Caucus to advance policies to improve access to screening for at-risk populations and reduce preventable amputations. - July 07, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
Kigi Naturals Launches Their CBD Business in the USA
Kigi Naturals launches their top quality, best in class CBD business in the USA. - July 07, 2020 - Kigi Naturals
Toronto Businesses Use Local Technology from GroundLevel Insights to Monitor Face Mask Compliance
Canadian company, GroundLevel Insights Inc., provides solutions for COVID compliance such as sensor driven people counting for maintaining capacity restriction thresholds and analyzing CCTV footage to monitor social distancing and face mask detection to meet new bylaws. - July 06, 2020 - GroundLevel Insights Inc.
Michael Foo’s Dental Clinic in Richmond Hill Revises Safety Protocols to Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic
Michael Foo’s Dental Clinic has reopened and put in place a number of health measures to keep its patients and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include face masks for dental staff, removal of magazines and toys from their waiting area, and a limited number of appointments to reduce the number of people in their office. - July 03, 2020 - Michael Foo Dental Clinic
Fusion Medical Staffing Now Placing Certified Temperature Screeners for Non-Healthcare Industries to Help Businesses Get Back to Work
Fusion Medical Staffing is expanding their healthcare staffing services to now include placing and staffing on-site temperature screeners, registered nurses (RNs), contract tracers and clinical liaisons for non-healthcare businesses. - July 03, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Metro Safety’s Has Helped Save Numerous Lives Within Canada’s Workforce Through Its Occupational First Aid Course
The company ensures organizations have a well-informed workforce with their first aid courses. - July 03, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Stars Align with Message of Hope and Unity in "We Love New York" Tribute to Uplift During COVID-19 Pandemic Presented by DuJour Media
A Homage to the Iconic City Featuring Alec Baldwin, Gloria Estefan, Kevin Costner, Lionel Richie, Michael Douglas, Naomi Watts, Steven Tyler, Sylvester Stallone, Tommy Hilfiger, Venus Williams and More - July 03, 2020 - DuJour Media
SLP Operations LLC Acquires Two Skilled Nursing Facilities in Texas
SLP Operations, LLC., a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care centers, is pleased to welcome two skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers to its growing family. The two new centers are Wood Memorial Healthcare Center (formerly known as Wood Memorial Nursing Home, Mineola) and LBJ... - July 02, 2020 - SLP Operations, LLC
Rose Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List for Thirteenth Time
Annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health. - July 02, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Lily Lisa Contributes to Local Community Food Drive
Philanthropist Lily Lisa continues to help save lives during the ongoing pandemic. - July 02, 2020 - Lily Lisa
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. of Midland, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. Katherine C. Baker... - July 02, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Eisner Science Fiction and Fantasy Chronicles Offers Insight Into Human Nature
In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, “I began to wonder what might happen if there was an existential crisis on Earth,” says author Donald A. Eisner. "I began to write a series of Science Fiction short stories." The Eisner Science Fiction and Fantasy Chronicles by... - July 02, 2020 - Eisner Institute for Professional Studies
Tri-Star Design, Inc. Designs Industrial Wireless Sensor Network for Rigging and Overhead Lifting Operators
Tri-Star Design, Inc., an electronic product development company, announced today that in conjunction with their client Slingmax, Inc., they have successfully designed and developed a low-cost wireless sensor system capable of detecting and alerting construction site operators of overload... - July 02, 2020 - Tri-Star Design, Inc.
The Echo Group Welcomes Horizons Counseling Center as Its Newest Partner
The Echo Group, the only provider of visual electronic health record technology for the behavioral health industry, is excited to announce that it has partnered with local behavioral health facility, Horizons Counseling Center, located in Gilford and Laconia, New Hampshire. Echo is providing... - July 02, 2020 - The Echo Group
3 Bros Grow Announces Vertically Integrated Cannabis Genetics Nursery
The 3 Bros Grow, a vertically integrated cannabis company, is moving into their first phase of greenhouse nursery to provide clean secured genetics, clones and teens to their operations. Luck #7, Cherry Bomb, Twizzlas, Grease Monkey and Chocolatina are some of the exclusive genetics available only from 3 Bros Grow. - July 01, 2020 - 3 Bros Grow
Newton Dental Office Sponsors a Day of Free Dental Care for the Needy
Newton Dentistry is hosting Dentistry With A Heart event for the local community members in need of dental care. - July 01, 2020 - Newton Dentistry
Illinois-Wisconsin Health System Partners with Medicom Health to Lower Patient Prescription Costs
New Electronic Medical Record Add-On Automates the Delivery of Rx Discounts at Enterprise Scale - July 01, 2020 - Medicom Health
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List
Hospital also among only 20 hospitals nationally to earn the Everest Award. - July 01, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Celebrated as a Top Healthcare Professional for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been celebrated as a Top Healthcare Professional for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. About "Dr. Pam"... - July 01, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Promotes Fireworks Safety
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season. - July 01, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
R3 International Now Offering Stem Cell Therapy for Coronavirus in Mexico
R3 Stem Cell International is now offering stem cell therapy for coronavirus patients at its first rate Center in Tijuana, Mexico. Several treatment options are available that include up to 200 million stem cells, with pricing starting at only $2975. A growing body of research out of Europe,... - June 30, 2020 - R3 Stem Cell
GoSpaces and Deloitte Provide a Leading Mobile Solution to Enable Return to Work Plans and Ongoing Support
GoSpaces and Deloitte provide a leading mobile solution to enable agile decision making for return to work plans and ongoing support. Deloitte, Canada’s largest professional services firm, and GoSpaces, an enterprise platform that provides unique features to engage employees with corporate... - June 29, 2020 - GoSpaces Mobile
New Data Shows Economic Conditions Continue to Worsen for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
SCPC Letter to HHS asks for Provider Relief to Support Continued Essential Care for Vulnerable People in Nursing Homes - June 29, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Nealberg Launches Consulting Services for Florida Professional Organizations Transitioning to an Online Format During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Virtual meetings have been around for more than a decade. Nealberg notes that many professional organizations have waited until the current pandemic to transition from an in person format to online events. Some have difficulties achieving that goal mostly because of economical and regulatory considerations. - June 29, 2020 - Nealberg Consulting Group
Katye Kellye & The Essentials Announce Benefit Single Release
Proceeds from music downloads will benefit Nurses House COVID-19 Relief Fund. - June 29, 2020 - Katye Kellye and The Interruption
David Zagzag, MD, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
David Zagzag, MD, Ph.D. of Rego Park, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the medical field. About David Zagzag, MD, Ph.D. David Zagzag, MD, Ph.D. is a... - June 28, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cariant Health Partners Named a Top Travel Nursing Company
Cariant Health Partners ranked among the top 20 travel nursing companies of 2020. - June 27, 2020 - Cariant Health Partners
Rose Medical Center Names Casey Guber New President & Chief Executive Officer
Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado names new President & CEO. - June 26, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Underscore Films Releases Global Documentary, "Everyday Heroes"
This documentary serves as a time capsule, reflective of how the world united together. - June 25, 2020 - Underscore Films
Pandemic Experts Launch the American BioDefense Institute
American BioDefense Institute launched as a new model for fighting pandemics. - June 25, 2020 - American BioDefense Institute
HealthONE's CareNow Urgent Care is Re-Opening in Arvada
HealthONE’s CareNow Urgent Care is excited to announce the continuation of urgent care services at one CareNow Urgent Care that temporarily suspended services due to COVID-19 resource consolidation. The continuation of urgent care services at the CareNow Arvada clinic which opened Wednesday,... - June 25, 2020 - CareNow Urgent Care
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG Launches New fPELA® turbo Automated, Random Access Pancreatic Elastase Test
BÜHLMANN fPELA® turbo (FDA Exempt. For in vitro Diagnostic Use) is an in vitro diagnostic assay intended for the quantitation of pancreatic elastase in human stool, is now commercially available in the US. - June 24, 2020 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
HealCo Announces the Nation’s Very First Health System Without Walls
HealCo is a matchmaking platform where you can find, lease, share, manage and optimize medical office space - and now the only official tele-hybrid medical office network. - June 23, 2020 - HealCo
CURA Health Management Announces They Have Been Acquired by HealthLynked
Acquisition enables the development of HealthLynked’s new ACO Division, bringing value to patients and physicians. - June 23, 2020 - CURA Health Management
Kidney Care Partners Pleased CMS Implements Expansion of Medicare Advantage Program, Concerned Other Changes Could Undermine Care Access for Patients with Kidney Failure
Implementing Congressional Intent to Expand Access Important to Patients, but Final Rule Could Create Barriers for Home and In-Center Dialysis Patients - June 22, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Christopher Neary, ND, MSOM, of Bend, Oregon, Announces Partnership with Simpatra.Health
Christopher Neary, ND, MSOM, is the latest physician to join the rapidly expanding Simpatra.Health network. As a member of the Simpatra.Health, Dr. Neary is offering leading edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) services and technology to patients throughout Bend and Portland Oregon. - June 22, 2020 - Simpatra
Conference Chair Invitation Letter for SMi’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast
SMi Reports: Lynne Ensor the conference chair has invited fellow microbiologists to join her at upcoming SMi’s 3rd Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast Conference. - June 22, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Jumo Health Expands Board Tapping Industry Veteran to Guide Continued Growth
Leading Patient Engagement Platform Provider Appoints Brandon Cormier, Elligo Health Research Chief Commercial Officer, to Board of Directors - June 20, 2020 - Jumo Health
TekTone Becomes Majority Owner of Stay Smart Care
As part of its mission to continuously provide communication solutions that evolve with the needs of our world, TekTone has acquired majority ownership in Stay Smart Care, a company whose expertise lies in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions. Stay Smart Care will operate as a subsidiary of... - June 20, 2020 - TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
Stanford Hospital Accused of Alleged $468 Million Dollar Healthcare Billing Fraud; DOJ Filed its Second Statement of Interest in Federal Court
The Department of Justice just filed a “Statement of Interest” in Federal Court in support of the false claims action (“FCA”) against Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospitals & Clinics). The case is captioned United States vs. Stanford et. al. The Complaint alleges Stanford engaged in government fraud in excess of $468 Million Dollars. - June 19, 2020 - GJLaw
Shekinah Health & Wellness Center to Offer a Medically Managed Weight Loss Program in North and South Florida
Shekinah Health and Wellness Center is partnering with Aguilar Aesthetics, Wellness & MedSpa to offer a Medically Managed Weight Loss Program in North and South Florida. If you are interested, you can enroll at https://www.shekinahealth.com/weightloss/ - June 19, 2020 - Shekinah Health and Wellness Center
Premier Medical Careers Officially Re-Opens with New Offerings
Premier Medical Careers, a post secondary nursing school located in Conyers Georgia forced to pause all on campus courses amidst COVID-19, prepares to re-open in June now offers online courses as well as in-class courses. - June 19, 2020 - Premier Medical Careers
Schmidt Public Affairs Awarded Top Prizes in PR Daily’s 2020 Digital Marketing & Social Media Awards
Alongside Alibaba, Cisco, and other leading companies, the boutique healthcare public affairs firm won prizes for Best Public Affairs Campaign and Best Marketing Campaign. - June 18, 2020 - Schmidt Public Affairs
SCPC Urges CDC to Exempt Long-Term Care Patients from Opioid Guidelines
Given the unique medical needs of patients in long-term care facilities and the virtual impossibility of “doctor-shopping,” the CDC’s Opioid Guidelines must not apply to this unique population. - June 18, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
Swedish Medical Center in the top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety - June 17, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Mary’s Center Announces Former Civil Rights Litigator Todd A. Cox as New Board Chair and Appoints 2 New Board Members
Former civil rights litigator and policy advocate Todd A. Cox is the new Board Chair of Mary’s Center’s Board of Directors, taking the helm from renowned economist Dr. Stuart M. Butler, who served from 2018-2020. - June 17, 2020 - Mary's Center