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EA Certs Announces New Promotional Offer to Students Who Purchase Any ACLS Course

Thanks to this new offer, anyone who purchases an ACLS course will be eligible to receive a free BLS course as well. - February 03, 2020 - EA Certs

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Burn Awareness Week

This year’s theme from the American Burn Association is "Contact Burns - Hot Surfaces Damage Skin!" - February 02, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives CMS Five-Star Quality Rating

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has received a five-star rating for overall quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the most recent release of their Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This is the second time that TMCA has... - February 01, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora

Mary’s Center Receives Funding from the Robert I. Schattner Foundation; Funds Will Support Dental Care in Montgomery County

Mary’s Center was announced as the recipient of a $450,000 grant from the Robert I. Schattner Foundation, a private charitable foundation established by dentist and inventor Dr. Robert I. Schattner in 1992. The grant will support Mary’s Center’s efforts to expand its service... - February 01, 2020 - Mary's Center

Newly Unsealed Lawsuit in Federal Court Alleges Ongoing Healthcare Fraud by Stanford and Stanford Healthcare in Palo Alto, California

Stanford Hospital, a purported non-profit organization that has been exempt from paying taxes with the sole intent of offering the best service to the residents of Northern California, is listed as the Defendant in a recently unsealed lawsuit in Federal Court alleging Stanford habitually and schematically defrauded its patients under the guise of false surgical billing. The DOJ filed a new Statement of Interest in the case in Federal Court. - January 31, 2020 - GJLaw

Rose Medical Center Maintains Five-Star Rating from CMS

Rose Medical Center Maintains Five-star Rating on CMS HospitalCompare.com - January 31, 2020 - Rose Medical Center

Femicure Brings Hospitals to Your Fingers

Femiure is a digital platform where treatment seekers and providers can interact which each other. - January 31, 2020 - Femicure

CENSON Care Tackles Unmet Home Health Care Needs

Unmet home health care needs have been linked to poor health, increased use of other health services, admission to nursing homes and reduced emotional well-being. Data from a Community Health Survey describes home care use and unmet home care needs by type (i.e., home health care [HHC] and support... - January 31, 2020 - CENSON Health

IVI Announces Six New Members to Board of Directors

IVI, the research-based non-profit organization improving the science and practice of value assessment, unveils six new members to its Board of Directors. - January 30, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative

MedBiome Licenses the RapidAIM Technology Targeting the Microbiome to Improve Human Health

MedBiome accelerates the development of drugs targeting the gut microbiome. The RapidAIM technology enables rapid screening of the effects of compounds on live individual human microbiomes in 96 well plates. - January 30, 2020 - MedBiome

DOJ Issues "Statement of Interest" in Stanford Health Billing Fraud Case

The Department of Justice just lodged a “Statement of Interest” in Federal Court in support of the first publicly litigated false claims action (“FCA”) against Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospitals & Clinics) in more than two decades. The case is captioned United States vs. Stanford et. al. Case No. CV 17-08726-DSF. It is a live case in the Central District Federal Court. The Complaint alleges Stanford engaged in massive government fraud in excess of $468 Million Dollars. - January 30, 2020 - GJLaw

Axiom Medical Announces New Executive Vice President of Sales

Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, is pleased to announce Chad Winkle has been appointed Executive Vice President of Sales. Chad’s responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, accelerating Axiom’s... - January 30, 2020 - Axiom Medical

Kirkland Natural Medicine Now Offers Erchonia’s Zerona Laser for Noninvasive Fat Reduction

Kirkland Natural Medicine now offers Erchonia's Zerona Z6 Laser for Noninvasive Fat Reduction. The Zerona emits neither heat nor cold - in fact, you can’t even feel it. The Zerona laser creates a pore in fat cells, fat leaks out and the fat is then processed by the body as waste. The cell is not destroyed and can still secrete beneficial hormones. In as little as 6 treatments, 3.72 inches or more can be lost. - January 30, 2020 - Kirkland Natural Medicine

TY Health Insurance Brokerage Receives 2020 Best of Manhattan Award

Manhattan Award Program Honors the Achievement. TY Health Insurance Brokerage has been selected for the 2020 Best of Manhattan Award in the Health Insurance Agency category by the Manhattan Award Program. Each year, the Manhattan Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved... - January 30, 2020 - TY Health Insurance Brokerage

Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin: "Understanding All Kinds of Minds" - Houston, TX

Future Horizons will be hosting a Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin on March 18, 2020. - January 29, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.

LaTribuna Christian Publishing Reports on How to Protect Ourselves and Our Loved Ones from the Corona-Virus

Chaplain Paul Vescio has served as a Community Chaplain in healthcare for over ten years now and has written an e-book entitled, "How To Protect Our Families in American Health Care." Chaplain Paul Vescio CEO of LaTribuna Christian Publishing is quoted saying, “The flu and the... - January 29, 2020 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing

Book Giving Evidence Consciousness Survives Death is Now a Number-One Bestseller

"Afterlife, The Whole Truth: Life After Death Books I & II" (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J46QQW8) by bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin, which lays out research findings from a number of major universities directly suggestive of post-mortem survival of consciousness, has reached the number one bestseller status in its category on Amazon. - January 28, 2020 - The Oaklea Press

Local Author Offers New Approach to Addiction

Palm Beach Psychotherapist and Addictions Counselor seeks to save millions of lives from addiction. - January 28, 2020 - Dr. Donna Marks

Spine Care Technologies Inc. and Zober Industries Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance

Spine Care Technologies Inc., headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, is pleased to announce its new strategic alliance with Zober Industries, a one-stop source for custom manufacturing and assembly. Located in Croydon, Pennsylvania, Zober has been in business for 50 years and they currently operate... - January 27, 2020 - Spine Care Technologies

Spine Care Technologies Inc. to Attend Arab Health2020 in Dubai, UAE

Announcement about Spine Care Technologies' participation in the Arab Health2020 Exhibition in Dubai. - January 27, 2020 - Spine Care Technologies

Exclusive Speaker Interview from MRC Harwell Institute Released 4 Weeks Ahead of SMi’s 3D Cell Culture Conference

SMi Reports: Alexander D. Graham’s interview released for SMi’s 3D Cell Culture Conference, taking place in February 2020 in London. - January 27, 2020 - SAE Media Group

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Named National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center has been named a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer, a designation awarded to premier healthcare facilities that focus on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreas cancer. Swedish is one of only two facilities in Colorado to receive the prestigious designation from the National Pancreas Foundation. - January 26, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center

MoBiTec to Offer Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Real Time RT-PCR Kit

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Real Time RT-PCR Kit is used for the qualitative detection of a novel coronavirus, identified in 2019 in Wuhan City, China, in respiratory tract specimens by real time PCR systems. - January 25, 2020 - MoBiTec GmbH

ALS Therapy Development Institute Announces Naming of Augie’s Quest Translational Research Center

“It’s really incredible. For 15 years, Augie’s Quest has been dedicated to raising the critical funds and broad awareness needed to help fast-track ALS TDI’s cutting-edge ALS research – specifically providing ALS TDI with more than $150 million to advance its efforts to end ALS,” commented Steven Perrin Ph.D., CEO of ALS TDI. - January 24, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute

Soul Warrior Consulting, Inc. and Pro-Fitness Plus Join Forces to Launch Their New Personal Training Team & StrongYOU(TM) Sessions

Michael from Soul Warrior Consulting states that Personal Training offers many benefits: faster results, avoid injury, lose fat and gain muscle, set realistic goals, accountability, lifelong exercise habits and more. - January 24, 2020 - Danvers Wellness Center by Soul Warrior

HealthPoint Plus Names Greg Licata as Chief Product Officer

HealthPoint Plus has added Greg Licata to lead new product development. - January 23, 2020 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.

"Miracle Molecule" Expected to Usher in a New Era in Anti-Aging Skincare

The year 2020 promises to bring with it a new era in clean beauty products designed to restore healthy skin at a cellular level. Leading the way is a molecule with powerful age-reversing potential and a new player in the skincare arena poised to deliver it. NADIA Skin, a subsidiary of Avior Nutritionals, has announced that its new line of NAD+ skincare will hit the market in April, 2020. - January 23, 2020 - Avior Nutritionals- NADIA Skin

New You Cell Renew Releases Part 2 of a 10 Part Series "ABC’s of Understanding NMN and NAD. What You Need to Know About Your Body’s Ability to Heal Itself."

In part 2, of this 10 part series New You Cell Renew will explore some of the landmark studies and their findings. - January 23, 2020 - New You Cell Renew

One American Will be Diagnosed with Cancer Every 17 Seconds Reports Critical Illness Insurance Association

Some 1.8 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - January 23, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance

SMi’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology in Boston - What to Expect Over the 2 Day Conference

SMi Reports: SMi’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference series will feature an exciting agenda and expert speaker line-up. - January 23, 2020 - SAE Media Group

Miss America to Speak at the 2020 National Conference and Trade Show of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA)

Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier, will speak at the NDASA 2020 National Conference in Jacksonville, Florida March 9-11. - January 22, 2020 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association

Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Announces New Members

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to announce their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased... - January 22, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide

John Roque Appointed Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced the appointment of John Roque, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. He will begin his new role on February 3. At TMCA, Roque will be the top nursing executive... - January 21, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora

John P. Butler, President and CEO of Akebia Therapeutics, Takes Helm as New Chair of Nation’s Largest Kidney Coalition

Butler will focus on supporting innovation to improve patient-centric care for individuals living with kidney disease, kidney failure and transplants. - January 21, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners

DosePal Inc. Announces the Launch of DosePal - SmartTrack Pill Reminder Device

DosePal Inc. announced today the launch of DosePal - SmartTrack - Smart Pill Reminder Device - a tiny device that attaches to a medication pill bottle to provide on-the-bottle, visual & audible reminders and track adherence using built-in motion-sensors. DosePal Inc. was launched in May 2019... - January 21, 2020 - DosePal, Inc.

Axiom Medical to Launch Improved Client Portal, Providing Up to the Minute Access to Information for a More Efficient Client-Centric Experience

Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the launch of its updated and improved client portal. The solution provides up to the minute access to information for a more efficient client-centric experience. “In... - January 20, 2020 - Axiom Medical

Process Technology Introduces Next-Generation XC High-Flow Heat Exchanger with Reduced Pressure Drop

New XC High-Flow Inline Heat Exchanger from Process Technology delivers a lightweight, compact, high-flow heat exchanger with reduced fluid pressure drop for Ultra-High-Purity processes. - January 19, 2020 - Process Technology

The Gateway Family YMCA to Offer New Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

New Program to Begin - January 18, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

SDWR Sponsoring Diabetic Alert Dog Grant

Service Dogs by SDWR is sponsoring a Grant Program for Diabetic Alert Service Dogs. This grant program is for individuals in North America diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2020 with the announcement of the winners on February 14,... - January 17, 2020 - Service Dogs by SDWR

HealthONE Welcomes AVP of Community Engagement

Maureen McDonald brings high-level community relations and healthcare expertise to the largest hospital system in the Denver-metro area. - January 17, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division

Fort Behavioral Health Welcomes Jeannette Simmons

Jeannette Simmons, MS, LMHC, NCC, LPC, LCDC-I, to direct new Veterans Program at Fort Behavioral Health. - January 16, 2020 - Fort Behavioral Health

ForsterBoughman Represents Orlando Area Autism Spectrum Disorder Group Alpine Academy and Interventions Unlimited in Transaction with the Family Treatment Network

ForsterBoughman, a tax and corporate law boutique in Central Florida, represented the principals of Alpine Academy and Interventions Unlimited as they partnered their ABA school and therapy center with The Family Treatment Network. Alpine Academy and Interventions Unlimited are leaders in the... - January 16, 2020 - Forster Boughman Lefkowitz & Lowe

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Strengthens Offerings with Co-Occurring Disorders Care

AZ eating disorders treatment facility announces 5-goal process to treat co-occurring disorders. - January 16, 2020 - Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders

Breathing Center Offers People Around the World the Famous Buteyko Method, Founded by a Russian Physiologist

The school helps individuals with health problems with simple breathing techniques. - January 16, 2020 - Breathing Center

MedAware Systems Launches New Support System for Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER) for Medical Devices in the EU

Expanding on the Company’s industry-leading medical research data aggregation and analysis capabilities, MedAware Systems announced today a new application that provides comprehensive information and reporting on the entirety of the published literature for any medical device. It is intended... - January 16, 2020 - Biomed Industries Inc.