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iCARE Home Health Opens Advanced Foot Care Clinic in Scarborough
Leader in senior homecare and caregiver services partners with Shepherd Village. - January 15, 2020 - iCare Home Health Services Inc.
The Medical Center of Aurora Names Dr. Philip Stahel Chief Medical Officer
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has announced the appointment of Philip Stahel, MD, FACS, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Stahel, a board certified trauma surgeon, has served as Chief Medical Officer at North... - January 14, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora
North County Health Services Host's 2020 Passion for Healing Gala
North County Health Services (NCHS) will host its 3rd annual gala on April 4, 2020. The Passion for Healing “Roaring into the 20s” Gala will take place at the beautiful Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The event will feature a Roaring Twenties theme. Guests will be transported to... - January 13, 2020 - NCHS
Milca Kaplan, CRNP, Located in Washington, DC, is Enhancing Her Practice by Partnering with Simpatra.Health
Milca Kaplan, CRNP will be adding Simpatra.Health’s BHRT services and technology to her practice. - January 13, 2020 - Simpatra
Evotec & Scynexis to Lead the Workshops for SMi's Superbugs & Superdrugs Conference
SMi Reports: Interactive workshop overview for SMi's 22nd Annual Superbugs & Superdrugs Conference, London in March 2020. - January 13, 2020 - SAE Media Group
FormaVision and ABA Technologies, Inc. Form an Alliance to Disseminate Behavior Analysis in France
FormaVision has started their alliance with ABA Technologies by working on the translation and adaptation of ABA Technologies’ OBM education and training material. FormaVision and ABA Technologies are excited to support each other in their efforts to make meaningful impacts through the science of behavior. - January 12, 2020 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
S2G-Maine, a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Support Services Group, Announced That It Has Acquired Great Falls Marketing, a Maine Base Contact Center
S2G-Maine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Support Services Group announced that it has acquired Great Falls Marketing, a Maine base Contact Center that specializes in Inbound Sales, Customer Service Support, Brand Ambassador Outbound Solutions as well as Fulfillment Services that support Direct Response, Retail, Online, Healthcare and Technology Clients. - January 11, 2020 - Great Falls Marketing
Michael Montesi, MD, Located in Cleveland, Mississippi, is Elevating His Practice by Partnering with Simpatra.Health
Michael Montesi, MD, will be adding Simpatra.Health’s BHRT services and technology to his practice. - January 10, 2020 - Simpatra
Less Than Six Weeks to Go Until SMi’s RNA Therapeutics Conference
SMi announce key highlights ahead of RNA Therapeutics 2020, including topics to be discussed and confirmed attendees. - January 09, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Exclusive Interview with Conference Speaker Shikta Das Released Ahead of Disruptive Technologies in Pharma 2020
SMi has released an exclusive interview with industry expert Shikta Das, Independent Senior Data Scientist, ahead of the upcoming Disruptive Technologies in Pharma conference this January. - January 09, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Suzie Dault, CDA, RDAEF, OMSAA, BS Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Suzie Dault of San Jose, California has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of dentistry and dental education. Lifetime Achievement awardees are... - January 08, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry and Indico Solutions Announces New Searchable Guidelines Website and Mobile Apps
Indico Solutions transforms dense, complex workers compensation treatment guideline documents into robust, key word searchable web and mobile applications. - January 08, 2020 - Indico Solutions
Medivest Announces the Promotion of Aaron Winnell to President
Today Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. and Medivest Allocation Services, Inc. (“Medivest”) has announced Vice President of Operations Aaron Winnell, CMSP-F has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Doug Brand, current President and CEO will retain his title and duties as CEO. - January 08, 2020 - Medivest
(CES 2020) MicroEJ Collaborates with NXP on i.MX RT Crossover MCU-Based Solution for Appliances and Wearables
The MicroEJ Virtual Execution Environment (VEE) leverages NXP i.MX RT crossover MCUs targeting both the appliance and wearable markets thanks to the right balance between high performance, reduced footprint, and low power.** This collaboration accelerates time-to-market by several months by providing a highly integrated solution, from physical computation to software app design, delivering impressive user interfaces and smooth animations. - January 07, 2020 - MicroEJ
Don Young Joins Pharmagin as SVP, Medical Marketing & Meetings
Pharmagin, the premier tech platform for pharma marketing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Young as SVP, Medical Marketing & Meetings effective immediately. Don is a seasoned health care marketing and communications executive with over 25 years of experience leading and managing a... - January 07, 2020 - Pharmagin, Inc.
BLA-ALCL Lymphoma Causing Increase in Breast Implant Removal, Says Dr. Domanskis
Because of recent issued recalls of Textured Breast Implants and Breast Implant Illness, and the real possibility of BLA-ALCL in these women, the number that are removing or considering the removal of their breast implants is skyrocketing. - January 07, 2020 - Edward Domanskis, MD
Phlebotomy Career Training Now Incorporates Training in PRP Technology for Dental Implantation Procedures
The art and science of phlebotomy has now expanded from hospitals and clinics to dental offices and surgical centers. Platelet Rich Plasma has proven effective in expediting the patient's healing process after dental procedures such as tooth implants and bone grafts. The science behind the proper centrifugation and extraction of these precious blood products is now taught at Phlebotomy Career Training, both online and in class. - January 06, 2020 - Phlebotomy Career Training
Patient Safety, EMS Leaders Are Focus of New Webinar Series
The Center for Patient Safety, in partnership with Ninth Brain, Quick Med Claims, and eServices Platform, has developed the 2020 Road to High Reliability Webinar Series. The continuing education activity is approved by Air Evac EMS Inc., an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education. The webinars also provide EMS and nursing continuing education units (CEUs). - January 06, 2020 - Primaris Healthcare Business Solutions
(CES 2020) MicroEJ: with Its Exponential Growth, "the Tiny Sibling of Android" is Expanding Its Market Share Quickly: on Track to Becoming the De Facto Standard
100+% growth year-over-year of Powered by MicroEJ smart and IoT devices; 37+ Million MicroEJ VEE flagship sold, embedded into everyday devices; Partners and customers part of the “Who’s Who” of the embedded and IoT industries; All transversal needs: Security, User Interface, Communication, Realtime, Simulation - January 04, 2020 - MicroEJ
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. - January 04, 2020 - WikiLocks
New You Cell Renew Series "ABC’s of Understanding NMN and NAD. What You Need to Know About Your Body’s Ability to Heal Itself"
In part 1, discover what your body needs to heal itself. What science says about NMN. Why NASA is exploring its options for use of this extraordinary molecule to protect the astronauts on manned Mars missions. - January 03, 2020 - New You Cell Renew
Metro Safety Offers Comprehensive Work Place Safety Courses for Burn Management, Wound Care, and Other Medical Conditions
The company aims to make workplaces in Canada safer by helping employees learn the fundamentals of first aid. - January 02, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
CENSON® Care Trials Hospital at Home Care
Over 20 years ago, the first randomized controlled trial comparing acute care at home versus treatment in an acute care hospital found no major outcome differences for their conditions, with most patients and caregivers preferring home hospital care. - January 02, 2020 - CENSON Health
Somax Golfer Increases Average Drive from 290 to 350 in Four Weeks
High school golfer surprised to see his average drive increase from 290 yards to 350 yards after microfibers created from lifting weights were released at Somax Performance Institute. - January 01, 2020 - Somax Performance Institute
Mansfield Texas is Hosting a Healthy This Way Event That Will Include Mayor Betsy Price of Fort Worth
The Healthy this Way kick-off event for 2020 is focused on healthy eating. Mayor Price will speak about the progress of implementing the Blue Zones Project. Location: El Primo's Restaurant Address: 2300 Matlock Rd #21, Mansfield, TX 76063. Date/Time: Friday, January 10, 2020 at 6:00pm - January 01, 2020 - The Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce
CryoNext of Orlando Teams Up with Alabama Crimson Tide in Preparation for the VRBO Citrus Bowl Game of the Century
Alabama Crimson Tide football organization focuses on “Leveling Up” their players with CryoNext’s innovative wellness modalities as they head into Orlando, Florida to face off against Jim Harbaugh’s, Michigan Wolverines team. - December 31, 2019 - CryoNext LLC
Fort Behavioral Health Welcomes Dr. Casey Green
Casey Green, M.D. selected as new Medical Director for Fort Behavioral Health. - December 31, 2019 - Fort Behavioral Health
SottoPelle® Recognizes Heather Chauhan, M.D. for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Doctor Series" showcasing various physicians that have made a difference to their patients. - December 30, 2019 - SottoPelle Therapy
The Breathing Center Offers Holistic Solutions to Asthmatics Through the Buteyko Method
Aiming to eliminate asthma symptoms through healthy breathing, the Breathing Center teaches asthma sufferers the simple breathing techniques of the Buteyko Method. - December 26, 2019 - Breathing Center
Varicose Veins Doctors Helps Hundreds of Seniors in New York Struggling with Varicose Veins Through Minimally-Invasive Procedures
Varicose Veins Doctors is one of the leading clinics in New York City. The center provides treatment for vein-related health conditions and works with a highly expert team coupled with state-of-the-art equipment. - December 23, 2019 - Varicose Veins Doctors
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Performs First Robotic Minimally Invasive Brain Procedure for Epilepsy
Epilepsy patients looking for minimally invasive procedures for brain surgery now have a new option at Swedish Medical Center’s level 4 epilepsy center. - December 21, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Mary A. Amorajabi, R.N. Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mary A. Amorajabi, R.N. of Rancho Palos Verdes, California has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the healthcare field. Times Square, where the... - December 21, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match® Applauds Congress for Its Support of Patients with Blood Cancers and Other Diseases
Bipartisan legislation provides record funding for lifesaving cellular transplants and eliminates a Medicare payment barrier for seniors. - December 20, 2019 - National Marrow Donor Program
MITA Commends Senate Lawmakers for Voting to Repeal Device Tax as Part of End-of-Year Spending Package
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today commended Senate lawmakers for approving a provision to permanently repeal the medical device tax in the year-end spending agreement recently passed by the House of Representatives. Immediately after the vote, Dennis Durmis, SVP –... - December 19, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Power Wellness Management Has Successful Grand Opening Celebration at Piedmont Wellness Center
The Piedmont Wellness Center at Pinewood Forest held its grand opening celebration on Saturday, December 14 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Approximately 400 guests took a tour of the state-of-the-art facility that features the Human Performance Center - a 5,000 sq. ft. training ground for... - December 19, 2019 - Power Wellness Management
Greater Memphis Chapter of International Association of Women Pumps & Pearls Holiday Luncheon
The Pumps & Pearls Holiday Luncheon benefiting Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis. Guest speaker, Denise Wiggins, will be in Memphis, TN, Thursday, December 19 for live interviews and press December 20. Saturday, December 21 she will speak at a fundraising luncheon presented by the International Association of Women. Your presence and support would be greatly appreciated. - December 19, 2019 - IAW Greater Memphis Chapter
ALS TDI Collaboration with Google’s Project Euphonia Highlighted in Documentary Series Featuring Former NFL Player Tim Shaw “The Age of A.I.” Hosted by Robert Downey Jr.
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), the world’s foremost drug discovery lab focused solely on finding treatments and cures for ALS, today proudly announced that it is featured in episode two of “The Age of A.I.,” a new YouTube Originals documentary series that takes... - December 18, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Value-Based Healthcare Network for Self-Insured Employers Launches in Florida
ValueH, parent company of Florida Association of ACOs, forms value-based network to support small to medium sized self-insured employers. - December 18, 2019 - Florida Association of ACOs
Grace Care Northpointe Premiere Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Rehabilitation Celebrates 10 Years of Dedicated Service to the Tomball Community
Grace Care Center Northpointe is proud to serve Tomball and the surrounding areas in Houston Texas with superior customer service and patient care. Grace Care Center Northpointe has been performing the highest standards of transitional care and long-term residential services since 2009. Nursing... - December 18, 2019 - Grace Care of Northpointe
Stance Healthcare Frontier Collection Wins Nightingale Gold Award
Award Marks Third Major Industry Accolade in Three Years for Behavioral Health Furniture Designers - December 18, 2019 - Stance Healthcare
Neurologist Deborah Boland, D.O., MSPT, Named “Physician of the Year”
The Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society (HCOMS) has named Dr. Deborah Boland, D.O., MSPT, Neurologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and owner of Be Mobile Neurology, as their "Physician of the Year" for 2019. This prestigious award is presented... - December 18, 2019 - Be Mobile Neurology
A Bestselling New Release in Neuroscience on Amazon.com Explaining the Origin of Consciousness Receives Praise and Push-Back
Citing research conducted at eleven different universities, the author of a new book entitled, “Consciousness, The Hard Problem Solved,” reveals what he believes is the origin of consciousness and is both praised and ridiculed as a result. - December 18, 2019 - The Oaklea Press
SottoPelle® Recognizes John Molland, M.D., for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Doctor Series" showcasing various physicians that have made a difference to their patients. - December 18, 2019 - SottoPelle Therapy
MITA Commends Lawmakers for Bipartisan Agreement to Include Permanent Repeal of Device Tax in End-of-Year Spending Package
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today commended lawmakers for including a permanent repeal of the medical device tax in the recently announced year-end government funding package. The inclusion of repeal within the agreement is the result of broad bipartisan support in both... - December 17, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Luxury Five Star Coolsculpting Clinic in Las Vegas Has Seen a Rise in the Number of Fly-in Patients from Around the Globe Traveling to Their Practice
"We've always had a high number of fly-in patients, but recently we've just been seeing a lot more patients from places like London, Singapore, and Dubai," explains Kate Robertson, a manager of Secret Body. "We really pride ourselves on providing world-class five star service and results, and it's great to see that our reputation extends this far." - December 15, 2019 - Secret Body Las Vegas Coolsculpting Clinic
New Book Explaining the Origin of Consciousness is Now a Bestseller in the Neuroscience Category on Amazon
Citing research conducted at eleven different universities, the author of a new book entitled, "Consciousness, The Hard Problem Solved," reveals what the findings if that research clearly indicate, in the aggregate, to be the origin of consciousness. - December 14, 2019 - The Oaklea Press
iPlanRx Announces CESA 7 from Green Bay, WI as the 2019 H.E.R.O. Award Recipient; the H.E.R.O. Award Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in Reducing Health Insurance Costs
iPlanRx, a company located in Green Bay WI, today announced the 2019 H.E.R.O. award recipient as CESA 7. The H.E.R.O. award stands for Health Expenses Returned to Operations and recognizes organizations that have proactively addressed the rising costs of healthcare with innovation to not only... - December 14, 2019 - iPlanRx
Texas Hospice Answers What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Failure
Harbor Light Hospice, a Texas hospice, recently released a blog answering the question "What are the symptoms of kidney failure?" Understanding these symptoms can help you or a loved one better prepare for living with kidney failure and remain as comfortable as possible while the... - December 14, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
iCARE Home Health Expands Into Durham Region
Rapid growth and expanding customer base accelerate need for new foot care clinic location in Pickering, ON. - December 14, 2019 - iCare Home Health Services Inc.
What Ellen's Greatest Night of Giveaways Did Not Mention About Non-Profit Co-Founders Jennifer Lazo & Keeli Simpson
The women behind one of Ellen's holiday show segments co-founded a non-profit which supports families impacted by cancer. - December 13, 2019 - Join The Flock