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Bench International Places Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA Commissioner, as a Director with Illumina
Firm Launches Recruiting Hub in San Diego to Meet Talent Demands of Region’s Expanding Life Science Cluster - February 20, 2020 - Bench International
Novel Surgical Technique: Percutaneous Pelvic Stabilization
Patients facing metastatic cancer now have a novel, minimally invasive solution to debilitating fractures and deterioration of the pelvis and/or sacrum. Daniel Lerman, MD, at the Institute for Limb Preservation at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, along with Anthony Brown, MD, interventional radiologist, are using the latest technology in 3D reconstruction imaging and augmented reality to perform percutaneous tumor ablation and skeletal fixation for pathologic fractures of the pelvis. - February 20, 2020 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute First in Florida to Enroll Patients in New Clinical Trial Studying LimFlow Therapy
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute (TCAVI) announced it is the first in Florida to perform a successful procedure in the PROMISE II pivotal study of the LimFlow Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization System for the treatment of “no option” Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia, a severe... - February 20, 2020 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Delivering Health Advice at Your Fingertips: Smartcaredoc
SmartCareDoc is a telehealth platform that matches highly vetted Doctors and Patients. SmartCareDoc brings together doctors and patients online from the comfort of your own home or office. Best of all, SmartCareDoc delivered digitally! - February 20, 2020 - Smartcaredoc
3.4 Million Americans Will be Impacted by Critical Illness in 2020 Reports Insurance Association
The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance predicts that 3.4 million individuals will suffer a heart attack or a stroke or be diagnosed with cancer in 2020. - February 20, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
SottoPelle® Recognizes Michael Barnthouse, M.D. for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Doctor Series" showcasing various physicians that have made a difference to their patients. Michael Barnthouse, M.D. has been a SottoPelle® Trained Physician since January 2014 and has a thriving practice in Kansas City, Missouri. His continued... - February 20, 2020 - SottoPelle Therapy
What Are the Symptoms of End Stage Lung Disease Answered by Texas Hospice
Harbor Light Hospice, a Texas hospice, recently released a blog answering the question "What are the symptoms of end stage lung disease?" Understanding this illness can help families provide better care for a loved one experiencing end stage lung disease. Lung disease has several... - February 20, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Thrombolex is Honored by Receiving Temple University’s Prestigious President’s Spin-Out Award
Temple University President, Richard Englert, and Vice President for Research, Michele Masucci, gathered colleagues to honor the University’s top inventors, and distinguished researchers at the third annual President’s Innovation Award Gala. Fueled by more than $279 million in annual... - February 19, 2020 - Thrombolex, Inc.
Swedish Medical Center Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades
Swedish Named to Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals - February 16, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Troutville, VA
Charlie, a 4-year-old little boy from Troutville, VA, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Charlie’s service dog, Onyx, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Charlie’s parents are looking forward... - February 16, 2020 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Receives $20K Grant and Hires Program Director
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation (IPF) has received a grant for $20,800 from the Central Indiana Senior Fund. The grant was given to allow IPF to expand its reach to more than 50-75 more individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. With the grant, IPF was able to hire a new Program Director,... - February 16, 2020 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Understanding All Kinds of Minds" - Milwaukee, WI
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin on April 8, 2020. - February 15, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Nutrimedy Cited Among Top Telemedicine Startups in 2020
Health tech startup Nutrimedy has been named as one of top telemedicine companies to watch out for in 2020. The company’s virtual nutrition counselling platform offers personalized remote care from registered dietitians. - February 15, 2020 - Nutrimedy Inc.
The University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES Announce Their Attendance at the World Biodiversity Forum
At the inaugural World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, Switzerland in February, TEALEAVES and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Botanical Garden will facilitate a collaborative framework to preserve biodiversity through a network of international organizations. - February 14, 2020 - TEALEAVES
The Medical Center of Aurora Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes According to Healthgrades
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora named to Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals. - February 13, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora
ACMSS(R) American College of Medical Scribe Specialists Online Certification System Goes to Auction
Having more than doubled their revenue within the last year alone, owner(s) of the ACMSS® the American College of Medical Scribe Specialists have decided to seek other personal pursuits and auction their online educational certification systems including all trademarks, patents, copyrights, trademark secrets and more. - February 13, 2020 - Hurley Auctions
Winners of the 2020 Women in Oncology Awards Were Announced at the 5th annual Practical Recommendations in Immuno and Molecular Oncology (PRIMO) Meeting
PRIMO meeting's Women in Oncology Awards are presented annually to outstanding women who have made remarkable contributions to the lives of those fighting cancer. This year's awards were presented by by Jill DeSimone, head of Merck Oncology. The winners of the 2020 Women in Oncology Awards are: Linda Ryan, Joan H. Schiller, MD, and Margaret A. Tempero, MD. - February 13, 2020 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Rose Medical Center Named One of Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals
Rose Medical Center among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes. - February 13, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
The National Drug And Alcohol Screening Association Announces Its 2020 Conference and Tradeshow to be Held in Jacksonville, Florida March 9-11
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) announced today that its annual National Conference and Industry Tradeshow will be held at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront located at 225 East Coastline Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 on March 9, 10 and 11. This year’s speakers will... - February 12, 2020 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Nabil Adam Selected as Healthcare Co-Chair for the 2020 IEEE 6th World Forum on Internet of Things
Dr. Nabil Adam to Serve as Co-Chair of the Healthcare Track at Prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Conference - February 12, 2020 - Nabil Adam
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Cutting Edge Robotic Exoskeleton Technology to Mobilize Patients Earlier
Swedish Medical Center introduces robotic exoskeleton indicated for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. - February 12, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
VoiceOver PRO Pathology Reporting Solution to be Showcased at RCPA Pathology Update 2020
Voicebrook, the leading provider of speech recognition and reporting solutions for pathology, today announced that it will be an exhibitor at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) Pathology Update 2020 conference. The exhibition will be held March 20–22, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. - February 12, 2020 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Voicebrook to Highlight Pathology Reporting Solution at 2020 USCAP Annual Meeting
Voicebrook, the leading provider of speech recognition and reporting solutions for pathology, today announced that it will be an exhibitor at the 2020 United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Annual Meeting, held February 29–March 5, 2020 in Los Angeles, Calif. Stop by Booth... - February 12, 2020 - Voicebrook, Inc.
The O’Connor House Board of Directors is Excited to Announce Michelle Corrao as Executive Director
Michelle Corrao accepted the position of Executive Director of The O’Connor House, effective January 6, 2020. Michelle previously served as the Assistant Director at Prevail, a victim awareness and support program in Noblesville, where she worked in victim services for the last 18 years. At... - February 12, 2020 - The O'Oconnor House
HPAPI 2020 Conference to Discuss Containment Solutions and ADC Developments
SMi reports: The Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients conference will explore real-world examples of PBD payload synthesis, manufacture of oncology products and design of ADC containment systems. - February 12, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Securisyn Medical Receives Investment from Mayo Clinic to Fully Subscribe Its $2.5M Seed Round
Securisyn Medical, LLC, dedicated to airway management safety, announced today that it has received an investment from Mayo Clinic that fully subscribes its $2.5M seed round. This investment represents a major milestone for Securisyn’s established relationship with Mayo Clinic and comes at a... - February 12, 2020 - Securisyn Medical
Carisk Partners Unveils New Website Emphasizing Patient-Centered Care and Innovative Technology Solutions
Carisk Partners Unveils New Website Emphasizing Patient-Centered Care and Innovative Technology Solutions - February 11, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Dr. Fulton - Providing a High-Quality of Care for His Patients for Over 20 Years -Simpatra.Health
Dr. Fulton is dedicated to providing all of his patients with a superb level of care. - February 10, 2020 - Simpatra
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Now Offers Vasectomy Services
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic expands its reproductive health care services to now include vasectomy services. - February 09, 2020 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences Announces Launch of New Product: Genoplan
A most advanced genetic testing service to be introduced to The Gulf Region. - February 09, 2020 - Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences
Autism Fitness Founder Eric Chessen Speaks at Tedx Talk
Catch Autism Fitness' very own Eric Chessen speaking at Tedx Talks Feb 22nd at 1pm EST with the theme: 20/20 Vision. To register for Tedx Talk https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/35748. - February 09, 2020 - Autism Fitness
Kevin Pauza, MD, Developer of the Disceel® Procedure to be Faculty at AAOM Interventional Spine Regenerative Workshop
Dr. Kevin Pauza to present the Discseel Procedure at this year's AAOM Interventional Spine Regenerative Workshop. - February 09, 2020 - Dr. Kevin Pauza
Rentmax.com Owner Starts Nonprofit to Fight Opioid Epidemic in Las Vegas
After both losing sisters to opioid overdoses, Holly Wever and Jennie Slade teamed up with Jennie's family to create Second Chance 5K, a 501(c)(3) charity in Las Vegas. The 4th Annual 5K will be held March 28, 2020 at Givens Elementary. This family friendly event is like no other giving connection, healing and hope to our community battling a national epidemic. - February 08, 2020 - Rentmax Property Management
Manufacturer Super Brush LLC Will Exhibit Their Technologically Advanced Foam Swabs at Medical Design & Manufacturing West from February 11-13, 2020
Super Brush will be at booth #1865 in the Anaheim Convention Center exhibiting their lint-free, durable foam swabs at MD&M West - the world's largest medical design and manufacturing event. - February 08, 2020 - Super Brush LLC
Vancouver Chiropractor Announces Retirement After 32 Years in Business with Practice Sale Facilitated by The Strategic Chiropractor
Dr. Scott Lembke, a longtime chiropractor in Vancouver, Washington announced the signing of a purchase agreement to sell his chiropractic practice to Dr. Erik Leavitt. For the benefit of all of his patients, Dr. Lembke will be slowly reducing his schedule and transitioning patients over to Dr. - February 07, 2020 - The Strategic Chiropractor
APTQI Applauds Bipartisan Lawmakers for Asking CMS to Clarify Justifications for Provider Reimbursement Cuts
Bipartisan letter comes after CMS issued its 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, which calls for deep cuts to therapy services in 2021. - February 06, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Saba Home Health Care, Inc. in Toms River, New Jersey Has Been Awarded “Full Accreditation with Distinction” by The Commission on Accreditation for Home Health Care
The Commission on Accreditation for Home Health Care (CAHC) is pleased to announce that Saba Home Health Care, Inc. in Toms River, New Jersey has been awarded “Full Accreditation with Distinction” by the Board of Trustees of CAHC. CAHC is dedicated to promoting the highest quality and... - February 06, 2020 - Saba Home Health Care Inc.
North Bay Group to Open Napa Valley Caregiver Training Center
Napa Community to help the critical shortage issue of caregivers for seniors. - February 05, 2020 - Senior Helpers North Bay
New You Cell Renew, to Alleviate Concerns from Consumers, Has Announced That They do Not Purchase from China or Any Asian Countries
Due to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus in China, there has been concern about consuming NMN sourced from China which supplies 95% to 97% of NMN produced worldwide, according to Alibaba. New You Cell Renew does not source from China or Asia. - February 05, 2020 - New You Cell Renew
DrFormulas® Launches New Nexabiotic® Immune Support
This doctor-formulated supplement helps support the immune system in the fight against cold and flu germs. - February 04, 2020 - DrFormulas
innoviHealth Releases New Look and Feel, Enhanced Feature-Set for Find-A-Code(TM)
Popular Medical Coding Software Now Includes Lighter, More Intuitive Design, Larger Base Font, New Bookmarks, Note Pad Tools and More. - February 04, 2020 - innoviHealth
Lite Run Appoints Wei-En Tan, Ph.D as CEO
Lite Run, Inc., creator of FDA-listed spacesuit technology designed to “unweight” patients and deliver efficient rehabilitation for patients of stroke and spinal cord injuries to enable them to walk again, today announced that Wei-En Tan, Ph.D., has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. - February 04, 2020 - Lite Run Inc.
Ophthalmics, Inc. is Now a Direct Distributor for BVI (Beaver-Visitec International)
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading wholesale supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for BVI. Customers are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at www.shophthalmics.com to find BVI’s line of industry leading punctum plugs... - February 03, 2020 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
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