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RE Pharmacy Announces New Infusion Center in Phoenix, AZ

RE Pharmacy announces a new infusion center, in partnership with neurologist David Saperstein, MD and the the Center of Complex Neurology in Phoenix, AZ. - October 03, 2019 - River's Edge Pharmacy

Techwave Partners with Medistance to Provide the Healthcare of the Future

Global Digital Transformation Company, Techwave has signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with Promecom, a Hungarian company to market Medistance, a proprietary Remote Patient Monitoring solution. This partnership will enable Promecom to leverage Techwave’s global market access. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a technology that allows patient’s monitoring outside standard clinical environments that boost access to care and reduce the cost of delivering health care. - October 03, 2019 - Techwave

Reach IPS Announces Company Name Change

Reach IPS announces today that it will be named i360 Healthcare effective immediately. The name change is part of a re-branding initiative to better align the Company’s name with its future strategy and near‐term product roadmap. Steven C. Lipp, Chief Executive Officer for i360... - October 02, 2019 - Reach IPS

Rose Medical Center Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Launches Trailblazing Power of Doing Right Campaign

This year, Rose Medical Center is celebrating its rich history and deep community ties in honor of its 70th anniversary. To herald this momentous anniversary, the Central Denver hospital will introduce a branding campaign that commemorates its deep history of and commitment to inclusivity and... - October 02, 2019 - Rose Medical Center

"Drink for Pink" Breast Cancer Fund Raising Beer Introduced

Bald Man Brewing’s "Spirit In The Sky" Strawberry Rhubarb Ale in Select Retailers Now. - October 02, 2019 - Bald Man Brewing Company

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance Offers Guidance on Mitigating FDA-Announced URGENT11 Vulnerabilities in Medical Imaging Devices

In response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent announcement about revelations of a suite of vulnerabilities known as “URGENT/11,” the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today released a list of general recommendations for health delivery organizations... - October 01, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

The Skin & Wellness Center is Now Offering Innovative Laser-Based Photobiomodulation Hair Regrowth Therapy

The Skin & Wellness Center of Laguna Hills (SWC) is now offering a new, safe, fast, and totally painless hair regrowth therapy utilizing photobiomodulation laser therapies. These include the Excimer Laser (308 nm) and the Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). The SWC is a leading, comprehensive provider of dermatological and wellness services; featuring holistic nutrition, laser-based therapies, and surgical treatment options. All SWC physicians are board-certified in their medical specialties. - October 01, 2019 - The Skin & Wellness Center

ExPürtise® Launches CBD Skincare Collection

ExPürtise® is now offering four CBD skincare products in retail sizes. - October 01, 2019 - ExPürtise

Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Proposed OPPS Rule

Advocacy group urges CMS to continue implementation of site neutral payments for outpatient clinic visits. - September 30, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform

Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland Honored at World Mental Health Seminar Convening Now in Lillestrøm Norway

Today, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway and Director-General Emeritus of the World Health Organization, was the very first recipient of the prestigious Rudyard n. Propst Award, conferred by Clubhouse International in recognition of individuals who make extraordinary... - September 30, 2019 - Clubhouse International

Swedish Medical Center First in Colorado to Use New Treatment for Brain Aneurysms

Rocky Mountain region neuroscience center of excellence introduces technology to treat challenging aneurysms with positive benefits for patients. - September 30, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Devotes the Fall 2019 Issue to Women Who Have Cancer and Survivors in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

P.O.W.E.R Magazine has devoted the fall 2019 issue to women who have cancer and cancer survivors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and powerwoe.com are proud to feature these cancer survivors who did not allow their... - September 30, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

NY’s Mindful Urgent Care Tackling Critical Needs with New Model for Mental Health and Addiction Services

New York’s Mindful Urgent Care has become the first and only chain of clinics in New York to provide same day in-network mental health care and addiction services. The clinics offer a completely streamlined process with same-day appointments and with most insurance plans accepted. - September 30, 2019 - Mindful Urgent Care

Exclusive Speaker Interview with twoXAR CEO for SMi’s 3rd Annual Ophthalmic Drugs Conference 2019

Ophthalmic Drugs conference speaker interview. - September 30, 2019 - SAE Media Group

Exclusive Bionical EMAS Speaker Interview Released for the Orphan Drugs & Rare Diseases Conference

SMi Reports: Interview excerpt with Bionical EMAS’ Executive VP, Tom Watson released for SMi’s 9th Annual Conference on Orphan Drugs & Rare Diseases, in London in less than 3 weeks. - September 29, 2019 - SAE Media Group

APTQI Urges CMS to Revise the Proposed Physical Therapy Provisions in Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Rule for CY 2020

Proposed across-the-board 8% cut to PT services would create market instability and hinder patient access to therapy services to reduce opioid use and prevent senior falls. - September 27, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation

Dentistry Can Play Its Part in Preventing Concussions; the Dentist for Kansas City Chiefs Gives His Best Advice

How the Dentist Can Help Prevent Concussions - September 27, 2019 - North Kansas City Dental

Texas Hospice Care Provider Answers Does Medicare Cover Hospice

Harbor Light Hospice, a Texas hospice care provider, recently released a blog answering the question "Does Medicare cover hospice?" In it, they explain how Medicare can be used to help families manage their finances more easily and access a variety of helpful resources and hospice... - September 26, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice

BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG Receives FDA Clearance for CALEX® Cap Fecal Calprotectin Extraction Device

BÜHLMANN CALEX® Cap, a single use tube intended for the preparation of human stool samples to be used with the BÜHLMANN fCAL® turbo, has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now commercially available in the US. - September 25, 2019 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp

World Mental Health Seminar Convenes in Norway, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland to Receive Special Honor, President of Parliament Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen to Open Proceedings

Clubhouse International, a global org. working to end social and economic isolation for people with mental illness, will co-host The Clubhouse International World Seminar 2019, Sept 28 - Oct 3, in Lilleström, Norway. The Seminar organizers are honored to welcome Mrs. Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen, President of the Norwegian Parliament, and Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland in recognition of individuals who make extraordinary contributions to improving the lives of people with mental illness. - September 25, 2019 - Clubhouse International

Ophthalmics, Inc. is Now a Direct Distributor for Akorn Pharmaceuticals

Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading wholesale supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for Akorn, Inc. Customers are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at www.shophthalmics.com to find Akorn’s line of industry leading... - September 25, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.

Temos Announces Accreditation Standards for Community Pharmacies

Dedicated to “Safe and effective medicines for all” - September 25, 2019 - Temos International GmbH

Ladies First Breakfast Comes to Atlanta from Washington, D.C.

Ladies First is an annual celebration to uplift and support women that are affected by cancer. - September 25, 2019 - I Will Survive, Inc.

Leading Microbiologists to Meet at SMi’s 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology Confex

SMi Reports: Renowned microbiologists and industry experts to meet on the Pharmaceutical Microbiology conference taking place in London in January 2020. - September 25, 2019 - SAE Media Group

AdvaMed, MITA, MDMA and a Broad Coalition of Stakeholders Urge Congress to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) and a broad coalition of medical innovators, physician inventors, patient groups, and others sent a letter to congressional leadership... - September 24, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

VOS Digital Media Group Now Offering Health Content from Harvard Health Publishing

Harvard Health Publishing Provides Expert Health Information and Advice. - September 24, 2019 - Icaro Media Group

Dr. James M. Wiener and Audubon Family Dentistry Offer State of the Art High Tech Dental Care and the Ultimate Patient Experience to Create a 5 Star Experience

Dr. James M. Wiener provides a unique futuristic dental model for patients, with the highest quality dentistry and exceptional patient care. - September 24, 2019 - Primadent

Dr. Sandip Parikh Joins New York Health

New York Health is pleased to welcome Sandip R. Parikh, MD, FACS, a highly-experienced board-certified surgeon, to their team of skilled practitioners. He practices general, breast and colorectal surgery and will be working at the Bayside and New Hyde Park locations. Additionally, he has an office... - September 24, 2019 - New York Health

mumms Software and PlayMaker Health Announce Partnership Giving Hospices Advanced Insights Into Performance Data

mumms Software, a hospice EMR and management software, and PlayMaker Health, the post-acute industry's leading data solutions provider, are excited to partner to deliver hospices enhanced insights into their performance data. PlayMaker Health's post-acute software gives hospices an in-depth view... - September 24, 2019 - mumms Software

APTQI Urges CMS to Protect Seniors from Debilitating Falls by Preserving Medicare Reimbursement for Physical Therapy

Recognizing Falls Prevention Awareness Day 2019, APTQI is advocating for greater patient access to fall prevention tools such as manual and exercise therapy. - September 23, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation

Modern Buds Forms Strategic Alliance with Cannavis

Long Beach Dispensary Modern Buds Expands Strategic Partnership with Cannavis. - September 23, 2019 - Modern Buds

An Exclusive Speaker Interview with twoXAR CEO for SMi’s 3rd Annual Ophthalmic Drugs Conference 2019

SMi Group Reports: CEO of twoXAR to present at SMi’s Ophthalmic Drugs conference commencing on 18-20 November 2019, in London. - September 23, 2019 - SAE Media Group

A Year After the Launch of Ayushman Bharat Yojana; Medical Devices, Pharma Industries in India Expected to Benefit Substantially: Whitepaper by Nexdigm (SKP)

In 2017, the Indian Government introduced a National Health Policy (Ayushman Bharat or Healthy India) that aims to offer universal health coverage and provide the foundation for equitable healthcare. In this paper, SKP examines the potential of the NHPS and attempts to study the impact it creates on healthcare accessibility along with opportunities created for various stakeholders in the industry. - September 22, 2019 - Nexdigm

Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting the Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019. - September 22, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Swedish Medical Center Receives Healthgrades 2019 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ for the Fourth Year in a Row

Hospital recognized for superior clinical outcomes in gynecologic surgery. - September 21, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center

Healing the Trauma Within, Women’s Empowerment Summit

15 Daring Women Share Their Methods to Move from Victim to Victorious. - September 21, 2019 - Daring Woman, Inc.

NIX United Opens an Office in Saint Petersburg, FL

A large tech service provider, NIX United, announces the opening of a U.S. office. From 1994 and onward NIX has been actively operating in the U.S., and is now ready to officially open the doors of its office in Florida for every guest. - September 20, 2019 - NIX United

Audubon Family Dentistry and Dr. James Wiener, DDS Share Their Secrets of Success in Dentistry Today

Dr. James Wiener and Audubon Family Dentistry deliver high quality dentistry with high end personalized service and state of the art care. - September 19, 2019 - Primadent

Dr. Berg Has Devised a Unique Ketogenic Diet That is Adaptable to Any Lifestyle

Leading weight-loss consultant, Dr. Eric Berg, now offers unique and highly-effective Keto diet plans to help busy individuals stay fit and healthy. - September 19, 2019 - Dr. Berg Nutritionals

Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH Sign Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Volasertib

Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc (“Oncoheroes”) and Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH (“Boehringer Ingelheim”) have signed a worldwide, exclusive licensing agreement for volasertib, an investigational anti-cancer compound that was originally discovered and developed by... - September 19, 2019 - Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc.

MEDHealthChoice Featured in Tampa Bay Metro Magazine for 18th Annual Medical Issue

MEDHealthChoice is proud to announce they have been featured in Tampa Bay Metro Magazine for the 18th annual Medical Issue. With 521 peer selected doctors in 65 specialties. - September 19, 2019 - MED Health Choice

Vera Health Enters the Health Insurance Marketplace

Vera Health, a new health insurance brand, today announced its entry into the online health insurance market. Vera Health offers affordable short-term health insurance with flexible premium, deductible, and coinsurance options. Vera Health gives customers the opportunity to experience a more... - September 18, 2019 - Vera Health

Caregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Set for Oct. 15 in Ft. Lauderdale, All Invited

Today's Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com continues to educate and train family caregivers with its Fearless Caregiver Conference set for October 15 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. This no charge event will answer family caregiver questions. - September 18, 2019 - Caregiver.com, Inc.

Dr. Gilbert Lee of Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa Receives 2019 Top Doctor Award from San Diego County Medical Society

Dr. Gilbert Lee of Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa Receives 2019 Top Doctor Award from San Diego County Medical Society for the 13th consecutive year. - September 17, 2019 - Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa

DNAtix Launches Free Anonymous Genetic Vault

Digital DNAtix Ltd., the Israeli cyber genetics startup, has announced the first free anonymous genetic vault service. DNAtix developed the Cyber Genetics Smart Platform for Digital Genetics. Lack of privacy is currently a barrier for so many people who want to have their DNA tested but are afraid to give their genetic data away. As of today anyone can anonymously upload their raw file from 23&Me and Ancestry.com onto the DNAtix platform. - September 17, 2019 - Digital DNAtix Ltd.

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Monroe, NJ

Michael, an 8-year-old little boy from Monroe, NJ, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Michael’s service dog, Kelly will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Michael’s parents are looking forward to... - September 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Gertrude B. Hutchinson, DNS, RN, MA, MSIS, CCRN-R Celebrated as a Woman of Distinction and Honored with a Podcast by P.O.W.E.R.

Gertrude B. Hutchinson of Altamont, New York has been celebrated as a Woman of Distinction and honored with a podcast on P.O.W.E.R. Radio by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions in the fields of nursing and education. Each... - September 17, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Utah Medical Device Company Celebrates 25 Years in the Orthopedic Business