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SCPC Urges Secretary Azar to Address Conflicting Insulin Pen Policy
In a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SCPC warns that conflicting regulatory policy puts patient access at risk and threatens LTC’s good faith efforts to provide insulin pens. - June 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Legal Cannabis Industry Needs Kryptall® Secure Calling
All types of businesses including the legal cannabis industry have trade secrets and private dealings that need to be kept private. KryptAll® guarantees the security of calls with proven state-of-the-art encrypted calls all without calling records. - June 16, 2020 - KryptAll
HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award(TM)
North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colorado is among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety. - June 16, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
APTQI Commends Representative Brendan Boyle for Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Block Steep Cuts to Physical Therapy Services
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today applauded Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) for introducing the Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act which, if passed, will extend a necessary lifeline to physical and occupational therapists who are... - June 15, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
MOC1 Solutions Revolutionizes Hospital Security, Care and Human Resources
MOC1 Solutions announces the availability of a hospital identity and access management solution using artificial intelligence, machine learning and facial recognition into one integrated solution. The Hospital Identity and Access Management System (HIAMS) has become the center of innovation in the... - June 15, 2020 - Mobile Office Communications Inc. DBA MOC1 Solutions
Yes Hearing Named Finalist in What’s Next Innovation Challenge Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs
Yes Hearing (www.yeshearing.com) has been chosen as one of six finalists in the What’s Next Innovation Challenge sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs to be held June 25 during the 17th annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit virtual event. - June 15, 2020 - Yes Hearing
MARUX Announces Filing of Provisional Patent Application for AI Enabled Medical Response, Remote Diagnostics, COVID Vitals
MARUX announced that it has filed a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, covering machine learning, artificial intelligence, and extended/cross-reality for the Company’s remote medical diagnostics, plus remote monitoring application. This patent application is the second set of software as a service (SaaS) process, and is integral for the Company’s initial augmented reality application focused on automotive. - June 14, 2020 - MARUX Incorporated
ProSport Physical Therapy, Inc. Expands Its Footprint in Orange County
ProSport, the leader in orthopedic rehabilitation since 1992, acquires Green & Moncrief Physical Therapy. - June 13, 2020 - ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Introduces Minimally Invasive Robotic Tool for Lung Biopsy Procedures
Swedish is the first hospital in Colorado to offer robotic assisted technology that will help detect lung cancer earlier and improve outcomes. - June 13, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
FitIn Launches "Feel Good Do Good" Campaign, Donates Fitness + Mental Health Classes for Underserved Communities
FitIn Live has created a new way for Canadians to stay fit, maintain their mental health and pay it forward to someone with fewer resources. FitIn's "pay-it-forward pass" gives clients monthly access to fitness and mental wellness classes, hosted by local and guest instructors. With each pass purchased, FitIn donates up to 10 passes to underserved communities and volunteers. Community partners include Building Roots in Toronto and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. - June 12, 2020 - FitIn
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Chief Nursing Officer
North Suburban Medical Center has named Michael Hansen, RN, as its chief financial officer. Hansen is a seasoned leader with a diverse nursing leadership background which includes success in colleague engagement, quality of care, and patient care experience. Prior to joining North Suburban, Hansen... - June 12, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Human Resources
North Suburban Medical Center has named Tonzia Buor as its Vice President of Human Resources. Buor is an experienced HR professional who has served in many roles during her career including positions as a staffing coordinator, recruiter, and HR generalist. Prior to joining North Suburban Medical... - June 12, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Masks and Gloves Provide an Extra Layer of Safety to the Clearwater Community
The Scientology Information Center is sharing masks, gloves and travel-sized hand sanitizer with visitors and neighbors (while supplies last). - June 12, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Thalassaemia International Federation and Hemanext® Inc. Announce New Strategic Alliance
Organizations create partnership to support the needs of people living with hemoglobin disorders. - June 11, 2020 - Hemanext
Barriers to Collecting COVID-19 Damages
Legal Language Services’ (LLS) senior consultant, Tom McLean, Esq. and LLS’s president, Victor Hertz, reviewed a lawsuit in which the plaintiffs sought to recover one-trillion dollars from the PRC for COVID-19 related damages and consider the economic question of the return on investment in filing this lawsuit. - June 11, 2020 - Legal Language Services
CareNow Urgent Care Now Offering Sports Physicals
With school and many summer youth activities cancelled due to COVID-19, the experts at CareNow® are offering advice to families to keep kids physically active during this important time of social distancing. - Take a walk - Attend an online exercise class - Encourage athletes to stay in touch... - June 11, 2020 - CareNow Urgent Care
Medecision Joins the Population Health Alliance
The company dedicated to a liberated healthcare system has joined other PHA members to collectively advance the industry. - June 10, 2020 - Population Health Alliance
Candice L. Johnson, RN, BSN Honored as a VIP Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Candice L. Johnson, RN, BSN of Saint Helena Island, South Carolina has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. These important women exemplify... - June 10, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Florida Association of ACOs Announces Strategic Partnership with H3C
FLAACOs adds Chronic Care Management to its portfolio in light of shift toward remote patient care. - June 10, 2020 - Florida Association of ACOs
More Than 20K Meals Donated to Healthcare Workers Through TravCon Meals for Meds Campaign
TravCon and Fusion Medical Staffing joined forces in April to launch Meals for Meds in effort to support front-line medical professionals by donating and delivering meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also stimulating local economies by placing orders with local restaurants. - June 09, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Text AI Event Leader 42Chat Adds 3 to Its Sales Team
42Chat, the market leader in text AI chatbots for live events, has made three additions to its sales team. Ray Baum, Colin Tokosch and Mike Flynn have joined the company to help further fuel the company’s growth as the event industry begins its recovery from the COVID-19 lockdowns. Ray Baum... - June 09, 2020 - 42Chat
WikiLocks Formally Announces Healthcare Industry Strategic Content Data Security Offering for Complete HIPAA Compliance
WikiLocks formally announces ground breaking industry security solution for healthcare enabling HIPAA compliance of all patient records/data regardless of where the data or patient record resides, an industry first enabling secure patient data sharing & collaboration for all parties while maintaining management of security and access rights. - June 09, 2020 - WikiLocks
Telemedicine Breaks Out of Prisons to Widespread Use During Pandemic
Remote care providing fast, efficient treatment - June 08, 2020 - KaZee Inc.
Doner Designs Completes Charity Sale of Time Machine Bass Guitar
Last week the Doner Designs time machine theme bass was sold to Arend Raby, a bass player and collector of unique instruments. Doner Designs Founder, Steve Doner, said that 100% of the proceeds were donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. - June 08, 2020 - Doner Designs
Dr. Leeds Introduces Telemedicine Services to Ensure Safe Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The current pandemic due to COVID-19 has forced the world to go indoors by practicing social distancing and adhering to lockdown instructions globally. These are the times that call for solidarity and unity to fight the situation until the world comes back to its normal being. In such challenging... - June 08, 2020 - Dr. Leeds
Kings Park/Smithtown Resident, Marci Brockmann’s Book, "Permission to Land," Nominated for Global Award
"Permission to Land: Searching For Love, Home & Belonging" written by Kings Park/ Smithtown resident, Marci Brockmann, has been nominated for a 2020 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. Marci... - June 07, 2020 - Marci Brockmann Author & Artist
Jacksonville Company Grants New Roof to COVID-19 Heroes in Its Annual Program
Reliant Announces Fourth Annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative. Reliant, a family-owned company that opened in 2015, is partnering with the roofing manufacturer, GAF, to give away a free roof to one healthcare worker or first responder in Northeast Florida. - June 06, 2020 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Vitex LLC Introduces IR based Fever Detection System, FDS-100
Vitex LLC, a leading technology solutions provider to telecom and medical industries today announced launch of its IR based Fever Detection System, FDS-100. FDS-100 is ideal for use as a screening tool for fever detection in high traffic areas like educational institutions and manufacturing facilities. - June 06, 2020 - Vitex LLC
Curatio Leads Supercluster Project to Help Keep Patients Healthy at Home and End Loneliness
The Digital Technology Supercluster announced today their co-investment of $1.4M in a new project that will help keep patients healthy, connected and supported at home. The Stronger Together: Social Infrastructure for Community Health project will combine a private social network that uses AI,... - June 05, 2020 - Curatio
The Cassata Foundation Donates 300 Meals
Feeding the Local Community While Supporting Local Merchants - June 05, 2020 - The Cassata Foundation
Skin Care Doctors Helps Giving Hearts Day Become a Record Breaking Day
Giving Hearts Day was one for the record books for St. John’s Academy. The success of this day was made possible with the matching gift of $20,000 from Dr. Michael & Donna Ebertz. - June 05, 2020 - Skin Care Doctors, PA
Carisk Partners’ Paige Grogan Selected as HITMC Healthcare Rising Star Award Nominee
Carisk® Partners announced today that Paige Grogan, Carisk Digital Brand Manager & Marketing Coordinator has been selected as a honoree for the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards in the Healthcare Rising Star category. Every year, the Healthcare and IT Marketing Community (HITMC) comes together to... - June 04, 2020 - Carisk Partners
PHA Announces the 2020 Innovation Summit and Capitol Caucus
Emerging Population Health Management Strategies in Our New Era of Health Care; Presented by PHA –Your National Professional and Trade Association dedicated to Population Health Management - June 04, 2020 - Population Health Alliance
MiXto Pro CO2 Laser for Facial Resurfacing (5 Time Award Winner) Now Has Added Technology for Novel Non-Ablative Vaginal Therapy Called V-Lase
This unique device has patented technology which allows a CO2 laser to deliver a first of it's kind non-ablative vaginal therapy treatment with no risk of post-op side effects, no downtime, no consumables, no treatment pain or topical anesthetic required. - June 04, 2020 - Lasering USA
IMNA Announces New Appointment to Its Board of Directors
IMNA Solutions announced today that it has appointed Russ Yelton, President/CEO of Yelton and Associates and Chairman of The Board of Trustees of Arizona Healthcare Impact Foundation to its board of directors. - June 03, 2020 - IMNA Solutions
Rose Medical Center Among Denver Post Top Workplaces
The Denver Post Names Rose Medical Center a Winner of the Colorado Top Workplaces 2020 Award for the Fifth Year Running - June 03, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
AB BIOINNOVATIONS, Inc. Announces a Ground-Breaking Alternative to Antibiotics
The AB BIOINNOVATIONS, Inc. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory strips 1. Immediately resolve the very infection (including antibiotic-resistant bacteria), which its color indicator has detected; 2. AB BIO compound also immediately addresses inflammation at the site, thus suppressing pain, swelling, and discomfort. - June 03, 2020 - AB BIOINNOVATIONS, Inc.
LaKira S. Sostand Honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
LaKira S. Sostand of Chicago, Illinois has been honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent... - June 03, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
STARR Portal by Employee Support Services, LLC Reduces Risk and Improves Patient Outcomes in the Home Care Industry with Improved Training, Communication and Feedback
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how fragile our senior population is to viruses and infection. This unforeseen catastrophe has forced all sectors of the health care industry to reexamine their training protocols. Many families are turning to home care as an alternative to nursing homes and... - June 03, 2020 - Employee Support Services, LLC
Dr. Mowlavi Selected to RealSelf Medical Advisory Board
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute today announces that Dr. Arian Mowlavi joined RealSelf as a member of the Medical Advisory Board. - June 02, 2020 - Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute
Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD of Parma, Ohio 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 Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD Dr. Patricia Kaine is a retired... - June 02, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Zeteo Biomedical Introduces ZEOx1 AquilaMD™ Ophthalmic Drug Delivery System
Zeteo’s patient-centric ophthalmic delivery systems are designed for precise, self-administration of preservative free drugs and biopharmaceuticals. - June 01, 2020 - Zeteo Biomedical LLC
The Cassata Foundation Gives Supports Local Businesses and Suffolk County Police Department
On Wednesday May 27, 2020, Rosario S. Cassata, President and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation along with his wife Carolyn donated to the Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct “500” KN95 face masks, providing “100” meals from NY Panini and a monetary donation of... - May 31, 2020 - The Cassata Foundation
Varicose Veins Doctors Helps Its Clients Build Muscle and Sculpt Their Body Using the Latest Emsculpt Technology in New York
The clinic uses cutting edge technology for effective body sculpting treatment that improves muscle definition while burning fat. - May 30, 2020 - Varicose Veins Doctors
Metro Safety’s First Aid Courses Help Save Lives During COVID-19 Outbreak as Healthcare Workers Are Pressed for Time & Resources
Canadian first aid educator becomes a vital resource during COVID medical crisis. - May 30, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Wellin(TM) Inc. Awarded Patent for Hyper Immune Milk Benefits
Wellin Inc. is a Milk Biologics company that utilizes a patented and clinically tested ingredient, Microlactin, as a dietary supplement. Wellin is currently sold direct to consumers on their website www.wellininc.com. - May 29, 2020 - Wellin Inc.
Black Women's Health Imperative Announces New Rare Disease Diversity Coalition
First-Of-Its Kind Coalition Will Convene Healthcare Leaders to Address the Extraordinary Challenges Faced by Minorities with a Rare Disease - May 29, 2020 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Announcing Contractors Wardrobe's New Product Release: uShield™
Released today and available on Home Depot’s website, uShield™ is a safeguard shield that allows you to interact with others while reducing exposure from coughs, sneezes, and viruses. The product is freestanding and includes a rust-proof aluminum frame and Clear Tempered Safety Glass. - May 29, 2020 - Contractors Wardrobe
Mary’s Center Receives Emergency Funding from Direct Relief to Bolster the Healthcare Safety Net in the Washington, DC Region
Mary’s Center announced an infusion of $50,000 in emergency grant funding from the medical aid organization Direct Relief, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to continue frontline response efforts serving the most under-resourced individuals and families in the region. - May 29, 2020 - Mary's Center
ProPublica Reporting Underscores Need for Improved PAD Screening for African Americans
CVC working collaboratively with bipartisan lawmakers to advance policies to improve access to screening for at-risk populations and reduce preventable amputations. - May 28, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition