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Ridgeview Medical Center and PrairieCare Medical Group Enter Agreement to Jointly Operate New Integrated Behavioral Health Service in Waconia
Ridgeview Medical Center (Ridgeview), an independent health care system of hospitals, clinics and specialty services, and PrairieCare Medical Group (PCMG), one of the region’s largest providers of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, announced today that they are partnering to offer new... - August 02, 2019 - PrairieCare
HealthEC Joins Population Health Alliance
2019 Best in KLAS Provider Encourages Others to Join PHA. - August 01, 2019 - Population Health Alliance
Healthgrades Recognizes North Suburban Medical Center as a 5-Star Recipient for Vaginal Deliveries
North Suburban Medical Center is proud to be a 5-star recipient for Vaginal Deliveries as recognized by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star rating indicates that North Suburban Medical Center’s clinical outcomes for vaginal... - August 01, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Brewing a Cure 4 ALS Fundraiser Invites You to Enjoy Regional Beers and Wines While Fundraising for ALS Research
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the first-ever Brewing a Cure 4 ALS fundraiser will be held at Technology Square in Cambridge, MA. Brewing a Cure 4 ALS invites community members to enjoy craft beer, wine, music, and food with the goal of raising money for ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development... - July 31, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Stunning New Artwork by Josef Kote on Display at Ocean Galleries; August 9-11
Josef Kote returns to Ocean Galleries with his “Letting Go: Serenity Found” exhibition Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2019. Meet the artist at receptions 7-10 PM Fri, Aug 9 and Sat, Aug 10, and 1-4 PM Sun, Aug 11. Internationally renowned, Kote’s trademark style includes bold brushwork and sweeping strokes of vibrant color. His new collection of art includes many of his paintings with nautical themes, including numerous new ones created specifically for the Stone Harbor exhibition. - July 31, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Swedish Medical Center Surgeons Perform First Successful Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Using Robotic Guidance Platform
New technology offers enhanced surgical precision for patients using advanced 3D planning, guidance, and visualization. - July 31, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
EbolaOutbreakMap.com Seeks Contributor Writers and Journalists as Ebola Virus Spreads
EbolaOutbreakMap.com keeps track of Ebola Virus news. Ebola Outbreak Map needs writers and journalists that would like to write about Ebola virus and Ebola virus news. - July 31, 2019 - Ebola Outbreak Map
Inspirational TV Personality Victoria Arlen Delivers Message of Hope as Free Wheelchair Mission Raises $1.8 Million at Miracle of Mobility Gala
Guests use VR Glasses to be Transported to Guatemalan Village. - July 30, 2019 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Temos Dental Standards Accredited by ISQua/IEEA Four New Accreditation Options Designed by Dentists for Dentists
Global accreditation leader, Temos International, announced the accreditation of its dental standards by the prestigious International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua now IEEA). Developed in consultation with dental professionals, the ISQua accredited Temos Dental Standards offer tailored... - July 30, 2019 - Temos International GmbH
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Rancho Santa Margarita CA
7 year old Chase, along with her parents, has been dealing with her diabetes diagnosis for close to two years. Chase is a very active typical 7-year old, who enjoys playing softball and gymnastics. It is important to her parents that Chase’s service dog can help Chase with feeling more... - July 30, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Twentyfour-Seven Announces Release of Contact Points for Victims of Sex Trafficking
Twentyfour-Seven has developed a patent pending method to deliver life saving information and services to sex trafficking victims in transit. - July 29, 2019 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.
Thrombolex, Inc. Announces First Patient Enrolled in Early Feasibility & Safety Study Using the Bashir™ Endovascular Catheter for Pulmonary Embolism
Thrombolex, Inc. today announced the enrollment of the first patient in their Early Feasibility and Safety Study, investigating the Bashir™ Endovascular Catheter for the treatment of submassive pulmonary embolism (PE). The device was designed to quickly and safely dissolve thrombus and... - July 29, 2019 - Thrombolex, Inc.
Metro Safety Helps Train Employees to Become Certified First Aid Providers in British Columbia
The center offers courses on emergency response training to develop a workforce equipped with basic/advanced first aid knowledge to assist in emergencies at work. - July 27, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
Alliance Commends Site Neutral Provisions in Senate Drug Pricing Package
Site neutral policies in the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA) of 2019 approved by the Senate Finance Committee will lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors. - July 26, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Local Mom and Pittsburgh Musicians "Band Together" to Raise Autism Awareness with Benefit Single on MTS Records
“Band Together Pittsburgh” is releasing an Autism Awareness single. “Differently Abled Man” was penned by Lisa Satira Brozek, for her son, Christopher. It will be released on MTS Records. - July 26, 2019 - MTS Management Group
VOS Digital Media Group Now Offering Videos from SPACEMOB Studio
SPACEMOB video content helps publishers and brands expand their digital video strategies. - July 26, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
Develop4u Recommends Biz4Solutions for Developing a Smart Social App for Healthcare
Develop4u.co mentions Biz4Solutions for developing Liink, an amazing social app for people who have similar health interests and goals. Develop4u.co is a leading review and search site for verified and professional website and mobile app development companies in the world. Biz4Solutions is a competent mobile app development company that provides cutting-edge technical solutions to the clients across the globe using the latest technologies like ML, AI, Cloud, IoT and RPA. - July 26, 2019 - Biz4Solutions LLC
Salutoceuticals Announces Addition of Henry Berkowitz as CEO
Salutoceuticals, LLC, the company that produces Doc Parsley’s Sleep Remedy, announced the addition of Henry Berkowitz as Chief Executive Officer. - July 25, 2019 - Salutoceuticals, LLC
mumms Software Celebrates 30 Years in Hospice and Palliative Care Software by Kicking Off Their Largest Promotion to Date
mumms Software reaches a milestone as it celebrates its 30th year developing software for the end-of-life care industry. This anniversary year is a momentous one for the New Orleans-based company, as they recently completed transitioning their customers to their highly touted Hummingbird platform. - July 25, 2019 - mumms Software
Lawrence Carpenter, MD Recognized for His Outstanding Contributions to Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy
Dr. Carpenter is being showcased in SottoPelle’s “Featured Doctor Series” for physicians that have made a difference to their patients. - July 25, 2019 - SottoPelle Therapy
Inspire NY, Church & Wellness Center Offers Reflexology & Natural Health Services to Boost Health of Community
There is a new type of church in Jamaica, New York. At Inspire NY - Peoples First Baptist Church & Wellness Center, Dr. Simone Lord offers reflexology and sea bath services to help parishioners heal old wounds and prosper in good health. - July 24, 2019 - Peoples First Baptist Church
Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - September 19, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Dallas/Fort Worth Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - September 19, 2019. - July 24, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
DHS Group Announces Reseller Relationship with Conley Smith ePublishing to Revolutionize Online Higher Education Physical Education and Health Courses
Dynamic Health Strategies, LLC (DHS Group), a leader in the movement to improve population health, has just announced a new partnership with Conley Smith ePublishing, LLC (CSePub), a leader in higher education software and publishing. Through the new partnership, CSePub will offer the CSePub... - July 24, 2019 - DHS Group
RxSafe Announces Partnership for European Distribution
RxSafe, LLC today announced a partnership with UK-based Centred Solutions, Ltd to deliver adherence strip packaging automation to the European pharmacy market. Under the agreement, Centred Solutions becomes the exclusive distributor of RapidPakRx™ in the United Kingdom and the rest of the... - July 24, 2019 - RxSafe LLC
Hedgepath, LLC Files Lawsuit Alleging Self-Dealing in Hedgepath Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by Its Controlling Stockholder
Lawsuit alleges self-dealing in Hedgepath Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by its controlling stockholder, an indirect subsidiary of Mayne Pharma Group Ltd. with estimated damages exceeding $800,000,000. - July 23, 2019 - Hedgepath LLC
MITA Applauds Congressional Effort Urging Coverage for Dense Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) Screening for TRICARE Beneficiaries
Bipartisan group of 51 lawmakers urges TRICARE to cover DBT screening to enable more effective, less costly cancer detection. - July 23, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Indico Solutions Announces Added Systematic Review Functionality and Strategic Partnership with The Alliance for the Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Indico Solutions of Melbourne, Australia and Chicago, IL announces a strategic partnership with The Alliance for the Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines (AiCPG) and the release of new functionality to the systematic review experience with the Indico Guidelines Platform. - July 23, 2019 - Indico Solutions
Clearon Launches Disruptive Technology for Commercial Pools
Clearon Corp. (“Clearon”), a leading specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia, announced today the launch of AquaFinesse Pool Tabs, an environmentally friendly biofilm removal technology. AquaFinesse Pool Tabs boasts not only cleaner, softer water... - July 22, 2019 - Clearon Corp.
Family from Pleasant Plains, IL is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Shown family know all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Mr. Shown was the recipient of SDWR diabetic alert dog, Samson in 2016. Samson is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Showns and helping Mr. Shown manage and face the everyday... - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA
A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Loganville, GA
A very lucky girl from Loganville, GA has received her very own Diabetic Alert Dog. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA boy receives a very special delivery of his own service dog from SDWR. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Innovaccer, the Leading Data Activation Company, Strengthens Its Solution for Medicare Advantage Plans to Assist Them in Achieving 5-Star Ratings
The solution is set to give MA plan payers complete control over their network and the right tools to manage their performance, thereby, increasing their generated savings. - July 20, 2019 - Innovaccer
Meals on Wheels San Francisco Breaks Ground on $41.5 Million Kitchen and Food Production Facility to Feed Homebound Seniors
Meals on Wheels San Francisco is building a new, 37,000 square feet kitchen that will increase its capacity to provide home-delivered meals to the growing population of food-insecure seniors living in the City. - July 18, 2019 - Meals on Wheels San Francisco
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Runway for Hope
A Luncheon and Fashion Show Benefiting Mary Crowley Cancer Research. - July 18, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Exclusive Speaker Interview with iVeena Released for 3rd Ophthalmic Drugs Conference
Ophthalmic Drugs Conference Speaker shares his views. - July 18, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Physical Therapy Groups Release Roadmap to Create Benchmarks for High-Quality, Value-Based Care
New report designed to help improve patients’ quality of care and establish baseline metrics for determining the value of physical therapy. - July 17, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
MITA Applauds Introduction of H.R. 3772, The Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2019
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), along with the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. (CORAR) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), today applauded Representative Scott Peters (CA-52), George Holding (NC-2) and Bobby Rush (IL-1)... - July 17, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Patients, Physicians, and Industry Leaders Hold Briefing to Discuss the Importance of Expanding Access to Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), along with the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. (CORAR) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), today hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill with clinicians, advocates and industry representatives... - July 17, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Bison Production Company Announces Its New Bison Life Safety Awareness Blog
Bison Production Company and its brands Safe Handler, Kleen Handler, Kleen Chef, Zayaan Health, Bison Life and Popular Life's main vision is to provide safety products across industries and every household. - July 17, 2019 - Bison Production Company
Secret Youth LLC Launches a New Machine Called VelaShape
Secret Youth LLC now will be offering Velashape, an FDA cleared treatment to temporarily reduce cellulite. - July 17, 2019 - Secret Youth LLC Laser Henderson
Industry Leaders Highlight Educational Resources as Bid Window Opens for DME Competitive Bidding Program Round 2021
In recognition of the opening of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program bid window today, a group of leading industry trade organizations is showcasing new educational resources to help potential bidders navigate recent changes made... - July 16, 2019 - CQRC
Holistic Medical Care Center Opens Membership Practice
Dynamis Preventive Medicine has recently opened its doors to new patients. Owned and operated by Mark Brody, M.D., Dynamis is attempting to fill a gap in basic medical care with a holistic and alternative orientation for those who may be dissatisfied with their current experience of primary care and the insurance based medical system. Dr. Brody has been practicing Integrative Medicine for over 19 years & uses a combination of safe non-pharmaceutical treatments in addition to conventional care. - July 16, 2019 - Dynamis Preventive Medicine
DonorDrive Wins Multiple American Web Design Awards for the Fifth Consecutive Year
The 2019 American Web Design Awards from Graphic Design USA Magazine have been announced and for the fifth year running DonorDrive has won multiple awards. Winning entries were for custom theme designs for fundraising sites. Among the winners was the Sanford Health Foundation site used to fundraise through DonorDrive for endurance events, do-it-yourself fundraising and community events. - July 16, 2019 - DonorDrive
Dr. Nicole Carreau Joins New York Cancer and Blood Specialists’ Central Park Oncology Team
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) welcomes oncologist, Nicole Carreau, MD to its practice. Dr. Carreau will be practicing at 12 East 86th Street, Central Park. “I wanted to join a large, well-respected group practice,” said Dr. Carreau. “I will bring expertise in... - July 16, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Registration Opens for The International iPain Summit 2019
The International Pain Foundation is pleased to open registration for the 12th Annual iPain Summit, taking place November 14–16th, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA as part of #NERVEmber nerve pain awareness month. Chronic pain affects 1 out of 5 people in North America. In extreme cases, patients find themselves misunderstood, isolated, and can eventually fall into depression. - July 16, 2019 - International Pain Foundation
Merrimack Valley Overdose Awareness Day - #MillCityRemembers
Get involved to prevent the tragedy of overdose. Knowing how to prevent overdose does make all the difference. - July 15, 2019 - Heroin Is Killing My Town, Inc.
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Launches Fundable Campaign in Final Private Offering Before Planned IPO
HealthPoint Plus announced today that it will offer its last private funding on the Fundable platform. The company is planning to file its Form S1 to be listed as a public company at the conclusion of this offering. - July 15, 2019 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
Ohio Hospice Answers the Question What is a Living Will
Harbor Light Hospice, an Ohio hospice, recently released a blog answering the question "What is a living will?" A living will can help your loved one take control of their medical care before they are rendered unable to specify their wishes in this area. A living will outlines a person's... - July 15, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
Ohio Businessman and Philanthropist Stephen Hightower Organizes and Partners with Kroger to Provide Vital Necessities for Tornado Victims
On May 28th, 2019 tornadoes ripped through the greater Dayton area leaving a trail of widespread damage. More than 60 homes were completely destroyed, not to mention over 60,000 residents left without electricity. Additionally, the storms caused catastrophic damage to the city’s water... - July 14, 2019 - Stephen L. Hightower