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NYCBS' CEO to Receive Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Red Cross
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced that their own CEO, Jeff Vacirca, MD, will be the 2019 American Red Cross Greater New York Region’s Humanitarian Award recipient. Dr. Vacirca will be honored on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at the 2019 Heroes Among Us Gala at the Ziegfeld... - October 10, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
MITA Releases National Standard for Medical Device Security
MDS2 Standard Promotes Shared Responsibility Between Healthcare Delivery Organizations and Device Manufacturers. - October 09, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Quality Vice President
Susan Hanlon, MSHSA, BSN, RN CPHQ, brings extensive experience overseeing clinical excellence and quality improvements to the only Level I trauma and burn center in the south Denver metro area. - October 09, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Dr. Reid Robison and Cedar Psychiatry Now Offer TMS in Utah County, a Non-Invasive FDA-Cleared Treatment Technology for Depression and OCD
Cedar Psychiatry & BrainsWay to Host Open House in Springville at 5pm on October 22 to Introduce the Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Device. - October 09, 2019 - Cedar Psychiatry
Exclusive Interview with Optceutics Ltd Speaker Released for Ophthalmic Drugs Conference 2019
SMi Group Reports: CSO of Optceutics Ltd to Present at SMi’s Ophthalmic Drugs conference commencing on 18th- 20th November 2019, in London. - October 09, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Whistleblower Lawsuit Recently Unsealed
A recently unsealed lawsuit (unsealed going forward from July 30, 2019) in Federal Court alleges healthcare fraud by Stanford and Stanford Healthcare in Palo Alto, California. Stanford General Counsel and Vice President Debra Zumwalt is a named Defendant for her alleged knowledge and cover-up of... - October 08, 2019 - GJLaw
Symplast Announces New National Sales Manager Amid Rapid Growth
Healthcare Sales Executive Leo Poynton to Spearhead Aggressive Market Expansion in 2020. - October 08, 2019 - Symplast
2019 Global Health and Wellness Report
Kantar today unveiled a dynamic new health report that provides a clear line of sight to the most important factors shaping the highly-complex global healthcare market. The report, "Healthcare 2020: The 10 Key Influencers of Global Health and Wellness," enables key industry stakeholders to achieve a better understanding of the magnitude of diseases and the many aspects of health-related outcomes – both within and across country lines. - October 08, 2019 - Kantar
PSS Urology is Now on Academy Medical’s DoD DAPA Contract
Academy Medical announces that their vendor partner, PSS Urology has been added to their DoD DAPA contract. Through Academy Medical’s contract, PSS Urology will market their line of Urology Surgical Devices including their QuickFire Series(TM) Bipolar Electrodes, Cables & Instrument Sets,... - October 08, 2019 - Academy Medical
Marla F. Tonseth Honored as a VIP Member for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marla F. Tonseth of Warrington, Pennsylvania has been honored as a VIP Member for 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the healthcare field. About Marla F. Tonseth Marla Tonseth is a Rehab Performance Improvement... - October 08, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
DocVilla - EMR/EHR with Practice Management, Telemedicine, eRx, eBilling and Claim Filing Capabilities - Exhibiting at HIMSS20
DocVilla is exhibiting at HIMSS20 conference to showcase it's EHR/EMR platform with patient portal, eRx, eBilling and medical insurance claim filing capabilities. - October 07, 2019 - PS3G Inc.
Famesmile.com Launches FameSmile Removable Veneers Online
FameSmile.com announced the release of their removable silicone veneers. The product is already available online at discounted price. FameSmile distributor announced that the special price will be valid till the end of 2019. Removable veneers are a new alternative to permanent dental veneers, but... - October 06, 2019 - FameSmile
Cephasonics Announces New Dual-Mode Elastography Ultrasound Systems
Cephasonics, a leading provider of innovative research and OEM ultrasound platforms for research and OEM applications, announced today a new ultrasound system designed for elastography. Elastography uses the ability of sound to push tissue in the body and non-invasively measure the elasticity or... - October 06, 2019 - Cephasonics Ultrasound
Focus Day Announced for SMi’s 11th Annual RNA Therapeutics Conference 2020
SMi Reports: RNA Therapeutics conference and focus day to return on February 2020, in London. - October 05, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Motus Active Introduces Itself to the CBD World with Its New Hemp Derived CBD Fitness Products
Motus Active has launched its newest line of CBD fitness products throughout the United States. Motus Actives strives to offer the highest quality CBD focusing on the needs of the everyday athlete. Sourced exclusively from American grown hemp and crafted organically with zero THC, Motus Active CBD products offer a perfect blend of natural and essential body supplements. - October 04, 2019 - Motus Active
Nixon Law Group, a Leading Health Law Firm, Welcomes Faisal Khan, Esq.
Khan will open and lead the Firm’s newest office in Cleveland, Ohio. - October 04, 2019 - Nixon Law Group, LLC
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oceanside, NY
Mason, a 6-year-old little boy from Oceanside, NY received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Mason’s service dog, Doris, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mason’s parents are looking forward to having... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Metro Safety Offers BCCSA Traffic Control Person Training for Traffic Control Persons in British Columbia
The company trains traffic control persons to maintain safety along the streets of British Columbia. - October 04, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
In Recognition of November Being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR, is Sponsoring a Grant Program for Seizure Response Service Dogs
In recognition of November being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR will be sponsoring a grant program for Seizure Response Service Dogs. The grant applications will be accepted throughout the month of October with announcement of winners in November in recognition of Epilepsy Awareness... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The Population Health Alliance Announces New Industry-Wide Initiative; Calls on the Population Health Management Community to Take Action to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
PHA Advancing National DPP(TM) to be launched October 29 in Washington, DC. - October 03, 2019 - Population Health Alliance
ZKSciences Plant Growth Accelerator Technology Enters Formal Trials
ZKSciences has started formal third-party plant trials of its patent-pending ZK GrowFactor(TM) plant growth accelerator technology. ZK GrowFactor is a family of engineered zeolites that have shown phenomenal potential for increasing plant yields, improving the appearance of flowers and ornamental... - October 03, 2019 - ZKsciences
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
Tickets Now on Sale for The 19th Annual Dancing for Diabetes Show
Dancing for Diabetes has raised nearly half a million dollars for Type 1 Diabetes research. The 19th Annual Dancing for Diabetes Show will be held on Saturday, November 9 at the Bob Carr Theater in Orlando, Florida. - October 03, 2019 - Dancing for Diabetes
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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
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