Medical & Health News
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Accredited Drug Testing Offers COVID-19 Instant Tests
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of drug, alcohol and DNA testing, has announced that it is offering a coronavirus (COVID -19) instant test kit for professional use only. The COVID-19 "Coronavirus" IgG/IgM Rapid Test Kit provides results in 2-5... - March 30, 2020 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
ZyDoc Offering Free COVID-19 Clinical Documentation Services
ZyDoc, a leading medical documentation company, is offering help for all clinicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing its services for related problems at no cost. During this unprecedented crisis, ZyDoc’s data collection service will allow physicians to focus on the task at hand by enabling them to work more efficiently and free them from the burden of tedious documentation. It can be implemented immediately nationwide so we can benefit from our collective wisdom. - March 28, 2020 - ZyDoc
Notre Dame Students Continue Daily Instruction Through Distance Learning. Faith and Academics Thrive with Community Support.
Notre Dame High School students are continuing with remote classes daily amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While some schools are forced to rely on at-home learning resources, Notre Dame’s community support has allowed teachers and students to continue with class curriculum and instruction as... - March 28, 2020 - Notre Dame High School
FDA Clears Aluna Asthma Management Platform for Consumer Sale & Use; Aluna Designed in Consultation with Physicians to Measure Lung Health at Home & on the Go
FDA clearance of Aluna, a portable digital spirometer that provides respiratory health insights. - March 28, 2020 - Aluna
Varicose Veins Doctors Provide Quality Care with Their Team of Highly-Skilled Vein Specialists and Support Staff in New York
Residents of NY who suffer from varicose veins and varicoceles can now reach out for treatment and support. - March 28, 2020 - Varicose Veins Doctors
Amid Escalating COVID-19 Pandemic, Nation’s Kidney Care Community Calls on Congress and the Administration to Help Protect Vulnerable Patients, Frontline Care Providers
Americans with Kidney Failure Among the Most At-Risk; Cannot Miss Dialysis Care - March 27, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
CQRC Commends the Congress for Assisting with Rural Home Medical Equipment and Services in COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill
New policy changes will help prevent potential disruptions in supply and workforce, but more must be done to further ensure continued access to home respiratory care. - March 27, 2020 - CQRC
Global Excel Announces COVID-19 Version of StandbyMD
Global Excel Management Inc., an industry leader in Healthcare Risk Management Solutions, today announces that it has released a COVID-19 version of its StandbyMD directional care platform to help direct those with coronavirus concerns to the appropriate care and help alleviate the overburdened... - March 27, 2020 - Global Excel Management
KCP Statement on CMS’ Agreement to Classify Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters and Vascular Access as Essential Surgeries for Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners – the nation’s leading kidney care coalition comprised of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers, researchers, and manufacturers dedicated to working together to improve quality of care for individuals living with kidney diseases – applauds... - March 27, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
DrFormulas® Introduces a Maltodextrin-Free Probiotic Designed to Minimize Potential Side Effects
This Updated, Doctor-formulated Nexabiotic® Advanced Probiotic Helps Restore Digestive Balance, Improve Weight Loss, Boost Immune System, and Enhance Beautiful Skin. - March 27, 2020 - DrFormulas
Equiant Responds to COVID-19 Outbreak; Business Continuity Plan in Place; Social-Distancing Solutions for Clients
In light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Equiant has activated its Business Continuity Plans to support the general health of its employees and maximize productivity in its workforce. The financial services and technology provider’s clients can rest assured that systemic... - March 27, 2020 - Equiant
Prehab Network Offers Virtual Physical Therapy - Free Trial Visit
Virtual physical therapy visits are proving to be effective for patients across the country. Some people, including seniors, may be apprehensive about going online, however Prehab patients are giving incredibly high reviews. To encourage people to address their aches and pains from the comfort of their own home, Prehab Network is offering any patient located within the United States a free virtual discovery visit - not to be charged to the insurance company. - March 27, 2020 - Prehab
Bayou City Hemp Company to Establish Operations in Houston
Texas first mover in hemp processing and extraction. - March 27, 2020 - Bayou City Hemp
Modular Manufacturing Experts, Best GEN Modular, Pivot to Manufacture Hospital Rooms
A South Dakota company with 60+ years of modular manufacturing and commercial modular building experience pivots to build hospital rooms and critical care rooms quickly. This is an immediate solution to the increasing number of COVID19 hospitalization cases across the United States. - March 26, 2020 - Best GEN
Science Experiment Kit Helps People Understand How Virus Transmission Works
A Montana-based science educational and supply company named Home Science Tools (HST) has introduced a new, educational kit created specifically to help learners better understand what a pandemic is and how viruses work. Perfect for use at home, the new kits help learners better understand germs and viruses – how they work, are spread (transmitted) and how to keep yourself and those you love, safe. - March 26, 2020 - Home Science Tools
1 Week to Go to SMi’s 22nd Annual Superbugs & Superdrugs Conference
SMi Reports: Superbugs & Superdrugs conference taking place next week, will now be by remote access only. - March 26, 2020 - SAE Media Group
A Look Forward: How Digitalization is Transforming Vietnam’s Healthcare System
The latest white paper by YCP Solidiance, “A Look Forward: How Digitalization is Transforming Vietnam’s Healthcare System” has revealed that digitalization is transforming healthcare in Vietnam with the potential to empower patients, improve clinical outcomes,... - March 26, 2020 - YCP Solidiance
ZyDoc Offering No-Cost COVID-19 EHR Documentation Services
ZyDoc, a leading medical documentation company, is offering its services at no cost to all healthcare providers and hospitals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This no-cost documentation service will allow them to work more efficiently while collecting data to combat COVID-19 and can be implemented immediately nationwide. The de-identified information collected will supplement data obtained from clinical trials so we can benefit from the collective wisdom of our medical community. - March 25, 2020 - ZyDoc
CloudWave Offering Edge Cloud Solution for Healthcare
CloudWave’s OpSus Edge is a self-contained IT platform designed to meet the on-premise compute and storage needs of the healthcare community while offering the security, compliance, and availability profile of a managed cloud service. - March 25, 2020 - CloudWave
Knee Replacement Alternatives Website Launched
Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center launched a website that answers questions about options for people who had an elective surgery scheduled for knee replacement. https://www.knee-replacementalternatives.com was recently launched by Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center to allow people to consider... - March 25, 2020 - Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center
Stroke Survival Data Shared by Critical Illness Insurance Association
While 800,000 Americans are expected to have a stroke in 2020, most will survive according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. The organization just shared survival data one-year and five-year following a first stroke. - March 25, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Winmore Launches "Win from Home" to Extend Its Collaboration Software to Virtual Bid Desks and Home Offices During COVID-19
New functionality helps organizations’ remote workforces keep contracted revenue growing and bid submissions on time. - March 24, 2020 - Winmore
Choice Home Warranty Will Provide Enhanced Coverage During COVID-19 Crisis
Effective March 23, 2020, Choice Home Warranty will provide its existing and new home warranty service contract customers with broader protection for their vital home systems and appliances by temporarily suspending certain exclusions from coverage. - March 24, 2020 - Choice Home Warranty
Complimentary Steam Sanitize of Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19; Complimentary Concierge Pick Up and Drop Off, Public Service by Provided by Sands Chevrolet
Free service for any Phoenix resident with no obligation to buy anything. - March 24, 2020 - Sands Chevrolet
Independent Contractors Demand Coronavirus Relief for Their Families and Animals; 57 Million in the U.S. Representing More Than a Third of the Working Population
According to Business Insider, who recently completed a survey of over 1,000 pet owners, the average American spends annually $1,566.96 a year or $126.19 a month on their animals. More specifically, a dog owner spends $139.80 a month and a cat owner spends $92.98 a month. Animal Trust Planning is the new avocado toast for pet products in 2020. Pet owners are seeing the value in spending $34.99 to ensure their animal's uninterrupted care after they are unable to care for them. - March 24, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Kvellix LLC Offering Free NUTSO™ to Help Maintain Our National Family Sanity
In these uncertain times with adding the term social distancing to our vocabulary, our desire to bring back family game night is more important than ever. Kvellix is trying to do their part by urging you to play NUTSO and increase our national sanity. - March 24, 2020 - Kvellix
Jon Ahlbum Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jon Ahlbum of Margate, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of insurance. About Jon Ahlbum Jon Ahlbum is the President and MGA of The Ahlbum Insurance... - March 24, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Popular Senior Life Resource Provider Expands Coverage to Address COVID-19 Issues Affecting Those Living in Senior Communities
HousingForSeniors.com, a leading online information hub owned and operated by Wolf Revo, LLC, is dedicated to helping older adults in the United States and Canada find quality senior housing, has recently expanded its senior health coverage specifically addressing COVID-19. - March 23, 2020 - Wolf Revo, LLC
Indiana Hospice Educates on the Benefits of Hospice Care for Aids Patients
Harbor Light Hospice, an Indiana hospice, educates readers on the benefits of hospice care for AIDS patients relative to other treatment methods. - March 23, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Days for Girls International Launches Masks4Millions Campaign
The global menstrual health organization is working to sew millions of face masks for hospitals and clinics around the world. - March 22, 2020 - Days for Girls International
HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Chief Financial Officer
North Suburban Medical Center has named Nathan Esparza as its chief financial officer. Esparza is a seasoned financial leader with more than 20 years of experience in a number of roles and has worked at several HealthONE hospitals, including North Suburban Medical Center, The Medical Center of... - March 22, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Accessible Home Health Care Launches Remote Patient Monitoring Program for Chronic Care Patients
Remote Monitoring Results in Better Health Outcomes and Lower Costs - March 22, 2020 - Accessible Home Health Care
Neurologist Dr. Deborah Boland Expands Telemedicine Services to Homebound Neurological Patients
Between now and April 30, 2020, Dr. Deborah Boland, D.O., MSPT, a neurologist, movement disorder specialist, and owner of Be Mobile Neurology, is expanding telemedicine services to help high-risk people who need neurological care and are in isolation due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)... - March 21, 2020 - Be Mobile Neurology
A Bright Spot for Those with Extra Time at Home Now -- Learning How to Draw from a Master Art Teacher
As cases of the coronavirus continue to multiply and millions of students and workers must remain at home, Barnstone Studios Director Cat Barnstone Szafran had an idea of how she could help. Psychologists endorse art therapy as a proven way to de-stress and process emotions. Szafran decided to offer a free drawing class recorded by her late father, the celebrated art instructor Myron Barnstone. Barnstone's legacy is featured in the current issue of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine. - March 20, 2020 - Barnstone Studios
United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers: COVID-19 Legislation Must Include All American Workers, Too Many Are Being Left Out
Administration Officials and Legislators have promised no workers will lose a paycheck, yet millions are being left out of current legislation. - March 20, 2020 - United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers, Inc.
TheraNow, a Provider of Online Physical Therapy Services, Offers Free Services to Patients for Managing Pain as Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Spreads Rapidly
The Coronavirus pandemic becomes a nationwide concern, TheraNow is committed to fulfilling its social responsibilities by offering free physical therapy services to assist patients in California, New York, and Washington State. Demand for TheraNow’s programs increases as the service enables people to stay home. This critical feature allows TheraNow patients to avoid conventional medical facilities and prevent community spread of the virus, while they still receive needed care. - March 20, 2020 - Theranow
Tulix to Offer Complementary CDN Services to K-12 Schools During CONVID-19 Crisis
Tulix Systems Inc. (Atlanta, Georgia) have announced today that they will be offering complementary live streaming and CDN services to K-12 schools to assist with online learning during the likely school shutdown in the coming weeks. The initiative will be available to schools nationally. The... - March 19, 2020 - Tulix Systems
Pala Band of Mission Indians Announces Temporary Closure of Pala Casino to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
In an effort to protect the health and safety of guests and team members and to further prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pala Band of Mission Indians today announced the temporary closure of Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Friday, March 20 at the close of business. Pala... - March 19, 2020 - Pala Casino Resort Spa
Chair Interview with Justin Mason-Home Released for Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients 2020
Conference Chair shares his views on the HPAPI industry for the upcoming Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients conference. - March 19, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Chair Invite from Kerrie Brady & Michael Scherz Released Ahead of Pain Therapeutics 2020
SMi Group have released an official chair invite letter from Kerrie Brady, Chief Business Officer, Centrexion Therapeutics and Michael Scherz, Founder & CEO, Metys Pharma for Pain Therapeutics in May 2020. - March 19, 2020 - SAE Media Group
PreLynx Portal, Corona Virus (COVID-19) First Response Scanner + Sanitizer
The PreLynx is a First Response Scanner + Sanitizer and can be much more with additional software modules. The basic passive mode of the PreLynx portal scans body heat as one passenger at a time passes beneath. The light bar turns from blue to green when a person’s body temperature is within expected parameters. - March 18, 2020 - 123 Design
Elizabeth A. Whitmer, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHDI-F Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by P.O.W.E.R.
Elizabeth A. Whitmer, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHDI-F of Fort Myers Beach, Florida has been honored as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020, by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of... - March 18, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
New Book is Now a Bestseller That Calls Attention to the False Premise of Traditional Science
A book released on March 1 entitled, “Is Science in Denial? Read This Book and Decide” has become the number one bestselling new release in the “Science and Math Quick Reads” category on Amazon. - March 18, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Best Medical Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 24th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best medical websites in the world as part of their 24th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including... - March 18, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
Katherine Sempecos Recognized as a Woman of Empowerment for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Katherine Sempecos of Roslyn, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Empowerment for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of clinical aesthetics, anti-aging and medical laser... - March 18, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
OSTEOPATHIC FITNESS® Offers Gift of Online Personal Training During Coronavirus Outbreak Shutdown of Gyms
There is much concern about being in an environment with large amounts of people. OSTEOPATHIC FITNESS® in Downtown Ridgefield at 383 Main St. above Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe is offering a gift of 2 free sessions to assist you in your training during the Coronavirus outbreak. One-on-one online training. - March 18, 2020 - Greg Herzog
The COVIDxNOW.org Global Economic Leadership Consortium Opens to the Public for Signatories.
COVIDxNOW invests to bring global emerging and corporate leaders together with “fast response solutions” to address social, health and economic impact of Covid19 outbreak. New offering creates 48-hour turnaround solutions focused on slowing negative economic impact, opening new... - March 18, 2020 - EBW Foundation
The CEC & eLuma Partner to Present Critical Webinar for Special Educators
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate, many special educators are scrambling to find solutions to take care of their students with exceptionalities. The CEC & eLuma Online Therapy are partnering to present a webinar entitled, "Teaching Special Education Online During COVID-19" to give them vital resources and support to enable them to meet their most critical objectives. - March 17, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
How COVID-19 is, or is Not, Impacting the Life Insurance Business and Your Ability to Obtain Coverage
As part of the panic that has consumed the world surrounding the COVID pandemic, many consumers are asking whether insurance companies are doing anything different, or perhaps, postponing the ability of consumers to obtain life insurance, for general pandemic related reasons. When a worldwide... - March 17, 2020 - AccuQuote
Home Health Sector Urges Flexible Use of Home Health Clinical Expertise and Regulatory Relief to Address COVID-19 Crisis
Home health leaders release guidance regarding needed waivers and regulatory relief to ensure home health’s nimble and flexible response. - March 17, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare