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Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) Responds to Recent Vaping Advertisement
The Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association says, "The FDA, the government and elected officials have hired a famous movie director to scare our kids. That’s what he does in his movies - makes people afraid. Except our kids aren’t dumb - they know there’s no scientific proof of what’s in this commercial. Kids won’t be lied to. They know the truth about vaping and you should too." - April 26, 2019 - SFATA
Goodbye-UTI Gives the Gift of Health and Awareness for Mother’s Day
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Goodbye UTI, a nutraceutical approach to one of the world’s most common microbial infections - the urinary tract infection (UTI) - is raising awareness about the increasing rate of antibiotic resistance, while offering an alternative treatment solution. - April 26, 2019 - Goodbye UTI
Wraser Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of White Paper Addressing Opioid Safety
Sharp rises in opioid abuse and overdose rates in the United States over the past two decades have prompted much-needed review of prescription rates and ease of access to controlled substances. Combatting these alarming trends requires assessing which opioids are more addictive and habit-forming than others. - April 26, 2019 - WraSer Pharmaceuticals
Annette C. Short Commemorated as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Annette C. Short of Burtonsville, Maryland has been commemorated as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of medical... - April 26, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Teen Cancer America Announces New Advisory Council
Members Bring Influence, Visibility and Fundraising Expertise to TCA Mission Serving Teens and Young Adults with Cancer - April 25, 2019 - Teen Cancer America
Atlanta’s KaZee Receives Certification from Health & Human Services Agency
Product Aids in Helping Hospitals and Physicians Meet Government’s Goal to Efficiently Use Technology - April 25, 2019 - KaZee Inc.
Time Machine Bass Guitar Sale to Benefit Parkinson’s Research
Doner Designs, maker of custom theme guitars for charity fundraising, has begun the sale process for its recently completed time machine bass guitar. Inspired by the Back to the Future movie series, the bass has been listed for sale on eBay for Charity with 100% of the net proceeds to be donated to... - April 25, 2019 - Doner Designs
Yorktel Hires Esteemed Telehealth Pioneer Dr. Sudhir R. Ahuja as Senior Vice President of Product Management, Healthcare
Visionary Entrepreneur, Scientist, and Forerunner in the Field of Video-Based Technology for Healthcare Will Spearhead the Evolution of the Univago HE Telehealth Platform. - April 25, 2019 - Yorktel
San Diego Dental Practice Stands Out with Two AACD-Accredited Cosmetic Dentists
Dr. John F. Weston and Dr. Nicholas C. Marongiu - co-owners and two lead dentists at Scripps Center for Dental Care - hold accredited status with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), making the San Diego-based dental practice among the only offices in the region with more than one AACD-accredited dentist. - April 25, 2019 - Scripps Center for Dental Care
Volunteer at HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named National Frist Humanitarian Awards Finalist
Community Volunteer Recognized with Highest Honor from HCA Healthcare. - April 25, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
My Friend’s Dentist to Perform TLC’s “No Scrubs” to Raise Money for Wilmington Charity
My Friend’s Dentist, located at the crossroads of College Rd & Oleander Dr. in Wilmington, will be performing in the Carousel Center’s 16th Annual “Making Legends Local Gala” to raise awareness of victims of child abuse. April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. The... - April 25, 2019 - My Friend's Dentist
$7,500 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 9-Year-Old Boy in Mentor, OH
Tristen, a 9-year old boy in Mentor, Ohio, has received a very generous $7,500 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 24, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Dr. Patricia A. Broderick Honored as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader in Neurology by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Patricia A. Broderick of Bronx, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader in Neurology for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Neurology. This award... - April 24, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Raritan Pharmaceuticals Awarded 2018 Supplier of the Year at Walmart Canada
Raritan Pharmaceuticals announced that Walmart Canada, a key customer of Raritan, has awarded its 2018 Supplier of the Year award to Raritan Pharmaceuticals in the Health and Wellness Category. Raritan Pharmaceuticals received the award for Private Brand Consumables, Health & Wellness. The... - April 23, 2019 - Raritan Pharmaceuticals
Nutritional Deficiency Should be Addressed at a Young Age
Inadequacy of vitamins and minerals can directly hamper the immune system. - April 21, 2019 - Heart Care Foundation of India
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P. Honored as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader for Two Consecutive Years by P.O.W.E.R
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P., of Flemington, New Jersey has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and... - April 19, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
$12,500 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Lawrence, MA
Max, an 8-year old boy living in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has received a very generous $12,500 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” to assist him and help better communicate his needs. SDWR, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization... - April 19, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Boy in Monroe, NJ
Michael, a 7-year old boy living in Monroe, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 19, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
RE Pharmacy Announces New Headquarters to Accommodate Rapid Growth
After years of expansion, RE Pharmacy is pleased to announce the moving of their corporate headquarters. Located in Irvine, California, the two-story headquarters was chosen for its ample space and open floorplans. The layout of the building will allow for added employees and possible pharmacy... - April 19, 2019 - River's Edge Pharmacy
Initium Health’s Founder, James Corbett, Delivers the 26th Annual Shallenberger Keynote at John Hopkins
Beyond Charity: Re-Imagined Communities. This talk addresses how modern healthcare, in the midst of industry consolidation and technological innovation must also continue to support the health of the community in which it’s located which requires a re-imagining of the hospital’s role in the community. - April 18, 2019 - Initium Health
Reach IPS, Inc. Partners with Paragon Consulting Partners, LLC to Offer Remote Patient Monitoring and Advanced Healthcare Consulting Services
Silicon Valley-based Reach IPS, Inc. and Sacramento CA based Paragon Consulting Partners, LLC (Paragon) announced today that they have agreed to bring joint opportunities for Remote Patient Monitoring with advanced healthcare consulting solutions to the marketplace. Reach IPS, Inc. is a leader in... - April 18, 2019 - Reach IPS
Texas Clinical Research Company Announces Expansion and New Quality Assurance Initiative
Pillar Clinical Research (Pillar), with a focus on early and late stage CNS drug development, opens two new US research facilities in Illinois and Arkansas and adds Director of Quality Assurance. Dr. Andrew Kim joined the Chicago team in September of 2018, and has spent over 5 years in clinical... - April 18, 2019 - Pillar Clinical Research
How ARA Interiors Creates Clinics That Motivates Staff to Get Stuff Done
How does the work environment make doctors feel? Most medical practitioners are time-poor but would love to work in more inspiring spaces. They spend long days and nights dealing with situations that can be highly stressful and yet, they report not having a single piece of art, greenery or even window views to allow their minds to wonder for a few minutes a day. On average, most physicians work over 60 hours per week and have less than 1 hour for daily breaks. - April 18, 2019 - ARA Interiors
Lee Spring Now Offer Metric and Imperial Springs for Pharmaceutical Industries
Many springs from Lee Spring are especially suited to medical and related pharmaceutical applications where reliability and precision are essential, and potentially life critical factors. Standard spring designs available ex-stock include metric and imperial wire designs including Redux™,... - April 18, 2019 - Lee Spring Ltd.
Website Launched to Prepare DMEs for Medicare’s New Competitive Bidding Process
Website shows durable medical equipment suppliers how new CMS rules affect bidding for lead and non-lead items and how single payment amounts would compare to current Medicare rates. - April 17, 2019 - CQRC
Axiom Medical Releases “3 Ways to Avoid the Physical Therapy Trap” White Paper
Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the release of its latest white paper, “3 Ways to Avoid the Physical Therapy Trap.” More than 50 percent of lost time workers’ compensation costs involve... - April 17, 2019 - Axiom Medical
Judi Sheppard Missett Receives Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award
Innovative global fitness pioneer Judi Sheppard Missett receives Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award. - April 17, 2019 - Jazzercise, Inc.
$10,000 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Deer Park, WI
Nolan, an 8-year old boy living in Deer Park, Wisconsin, has received a very generous $10,000 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Statement from Mocha OB on Black Maternal Health Week and the Recommendations for Black Women Health Initiatives
Black women are dying in childbirth at a rate 4 times greater than any other ethnicity. OBGYNs are on the front lines of the fight to turn this statistic around. Mocha OB believe that a team effort is needed to turn the tide towards well-being. - April 17, 2019 - Smart Mothers Guide To Pregnancy
RE Pharmacy Announces New Website Launch
RE Pharmacy, a leader in specialty pharmacy and infusion services, announced today their newly designed corporate website, https://www.repharmacy.com. The overhauled website features streamlined and simplified mobile viewability, improved functionality, and enriched content. The purpose of the new... - April 17, 2019 - River's Edge Pharmacy
The Black Women’s Health Imperative & The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Aim to Increase Impact with New Partnership
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) announced a strategic partnership with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) to address health disparities and provide more health education. - April 17, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
SFATA Uncovers an Epidemic of Misinformation About Vaping
There’s an epidemic of misinformation about vaping in the United States. SFATA, the Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association, wants to make sure you’re getting the truth – not just the fake facts. SFATA believes that while the FDA is busy giving adults and teens an epidemic of... - April 16, 2019 - SFATA
Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mark White to Join OrthoNeuro in May 2019
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Mark White, Neurosurgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine, will join their multi-specialty physician group practice May 1st, 2019. - April 16, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgeon Honored as 2019 “Top Doctor”
Dr. Steven Yarinsky is named a 2019 Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. in the Albany, Capital District and New York metropolitan areas. - April 16, 2019 - Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC
Discover the Future of Lyophilisation at SMi’s 7th Annual Conference, This June
Exploring Novel Technologies and Bolstering Lyophilisation Strategies for Freeze Drying Optimisation - April 15, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Vampires Donate Blood to the Red Cross at the Vegas Vampire Ball 2019
Endless Night Vegas Vampire Ball and the American Red Cross have teamed up for a blood drive. For the first time lifestyle vampires will be organizing a blood drive where they are the donors. This will take place at the Artisan Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday April 20th from Noon to 4pm before the evening’s festivities. - April 13, 2019 - Endless Night Productions
Yorktel’s Univago HE Telehealth Platform Announced as Top 40 Finalist at the Sixth Annual Igniting Innovation 2019 Conference and Awards
Yorktel is pleased to announce they have been officially named as a Top 40 finalist at this year’s Igniting Innovation Conference and Awards hosted by the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), the premier public-private partnership in the government IT... - April 12, 2019 - Yorktel
Hospital Equipment Company Popular for TV and Film Medical Equipment Props
Hospital Direct Medical Equipment Inc. is a wholesale and retail medical equipment company that sells hospital equipment, supplies and medical equipment to hospitals, surgery centers, home care and also a lot of film production, TV productions and theater groups around the USA. - April 12, 2019 - Hospital Direct Medical Equipment Inc.
Dr. Varkarakis, Board Certified Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon Discusses New Technique to Address Aging in the Face
Using the Browlift with an upper eyelid incision to address aging in the upper face With aging, the soft tissues of the face lose the support from the brow and the eye brow takes a lower position. Also with the excess skin of the eyelid, the goal is normally try to lift up our eye brows in order... - April 12, 2019 - GV Plastic Surgery
NIFS Gears up for Its 12th Year of Women’s Triathlon Training
Attention Ladies, The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS), Women’s Triathlon Training Program prepares you for the Go Girl Triathlon at Eagle Creek Park on August 17th. Training is every week on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm starting June 11th at the National Institute... - April 12, 2019 - NIFS
ISQua Accredits Temos International Healthcare Accreditation Standards
The prestigious International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua now known as IEEA) has accredited Temos International “Quality in International Patient Care” for hospitals and clinics worldwide and its “Excellence in Medical Tourism” standards for international... - April 12, 2019 - Temos International GmbH
Atlanta Businessman Woodard Inducted Into UTC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Honors Albert Woodard - April 11, 2019 - KaZee Inc.
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Praises Grassley, Wyden Call for PBM “Spread Pricing” Probe
Cites Ohio Attorney General Yost’s Effort to Recoup Public Dollars from PBM Medicaid Managed Care Abuse. - April 11, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Panacea Earns Reader’s Choice Award for Best Hemp Company
Panacea Life Sciences, a medical grade hemp oil company, claims two Best of Denver awards for Best Hemp Company and Best CBD-Infused Product. The “Best of” Reader’s Choice awards were announced just as Panacea completed an expansion into their new 43,000 square foot facility in... - April 11, 2019 - Panacea Life Sciences
Formerly Homeless Drug-Addicted Felon Writes His 2nd Book on Breaking Free from Living Life as a Victim with the Intent to Empower Other Trauma Victims to do the Same
Mark Crandall wrote "Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future" to share his message of overcoming his childhood trauma and using it to fuel the creation of an amazing life. - April 11, 2019 - 3 Fold Wellness, LLC
Elgin Cosmetic Dentist & Past President of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Attending 2019 AACD Conference
Dr. Dean Lodding, the head of Smile for Life Dental in Elgin, Illinois, is heading to the AACD Scientific Session in San Diego. The 35th annual conference will bring many of the nation’s top dental professionals to share insights on the future of cosmetic dentistry. - April 11, 2019 - Smile for Life Dental
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Physicians
Swedish Medical Center announces nine new providers as the hospital continues to offer the highest quality care and the most advanced technologies and treatments in nearly every medical specialty. - April 11, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Exclusive Speaker Interviews with AstraZeneca, Ensysce Biosciences & Metys Pharmaceuticals Released for Pain Therapeutics 2019
SMi reports: Metys Pharmaceuticals, Ensysce Biosciences & AstraZeneca will be speaking and presenting at the 19th Annual Pain Therapeutics conference in London, this May. - April 11, 2019 - SAE Media Group
MITA Commends Introduction of Medical Device Repeal Bill in the House of Representatives
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today issued the following statement commending the introduction of a bipartisan bill by Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) to permanently repeal the medical device tax: “I commend Representatives Kind and Walorski... - April 10, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Maya HTT Extends Its Strategic Alliance with OSIsoft to Bring “4D Lifecycle Visualization” and AI technology to Smart Buildings
Technology originally built to optimize data center capacity, now used to help better utilize power distribution in smart airports and coordinate patient room assignments in smart hospitals. - April 10, 2019 - Maya HTT