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High 5 Edibles Achieves Another First for the Cannabis Vertical
High 5 Edibles of Santa Fe, NM has achieved a first for the global cannabis vertical. Utilizing a close working relationship with Fruit of the Earth Organics Dispensary in Santa Fe, NM and the Organic Alcohol Company of Ashland Oregon, High 5 Edibles has created the first craft cartridges with... - March 05, 2019 - High 5 Inc.
DrFormulas Releases New Chewable Probiotics for Kids' and Adults' Oral Health
DrFormulas®, a physician founded health and nutrition company, has added Nexabiotic® Chewable Probiotics for Kids and Adults to its lineup of products meant to help with oral and gut health. Poor oral health causes cavities and bad breath. Oral health is often overlooked in its necessity to... - March 05, 2019 - DrFormulas
Miami Plastic Surgery Practice Relocates to State-of-the-Art Facility in Hollywood
Elite Plastic Surgery moved from Miami to a new practice location in Hollywood, Florida. The space includes an on-site surgical center, brand new facilities, and up-to-date equipment, providing patients with an improved experience. - March 05, 2019 - Elite Plastic Surgery
Swedish Medical Center Neurologist Explains What to do if You Think You’re Having a Stroke
With stroke door to treatment times averaging just 20 minutes, Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. - March 05, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Population Health Alliance Continues Its Lead in Health Care Transformation
Professional Leaders in Healthcare are now Eligible to Participate in the Nation’s Only Multi-Stakeholder Association Dedicated Solely to Population Health. - March 05, 2019 - Population Health Alliance
Arteric Guides Healthcare Marketing Leaders on Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Uncover Unmet Customer Needs
Two Case Studies Illustrate the Impact of AI on Accelerating Business, and the Insights That Result. - March 04, 2019 - Arteric
TPA Network is Pleased to Announce the Creation of a Research Facility for the Self-Funded Industry
TPA Network is pleased to announce the establishment of an industry-focused research consortium to assess the value of emerging medical technologies and health innovations; an initiative that is being met with great interest and support by many leading reinsurance, technology and professional services companies. - March 04, 2019 - TPA Network, Inc.
Dental Sales Director Joins Menlo Group
Scott Nielson, formerly of BioHorizons, will lead Menlo Group’s investment real estate efforts. - March 04, 2019 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
NextHealth Technologies Announces $17M Growth Equity Investment to Continue Market Expansion
NextHealth Technologies Inc., a leading AI-powered healthcare analytics platform, announced today it has completed a $17 million Series B funding round led by TT Capital Partners (“TTCP”), with participation from Blue Cross of Idaho and existing investors including Norwest Venture... - March 04, 2019 - NextHealth Technologies
Cates Consulting Group Offers New Training to Licensed Home Care Agencies
New Training Program is now available to help address compliance issues in Home Health Care. - March 04, 2019 - Cates Consulting Group
NordVPN Provides Cybersecurity Advice Aimed at Medical Organizations
Hackers Continue to Target the Healthcare Sector in the U.S. - March 04, 2019 - NordVPN
Sdwr Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 11-Year-Old Boy in Thornton, CO
Jadyn, a 11-year-old boy in Thornton, Colorado, received a very special delivery today of his very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially-bred... - March 03, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
In Color Announces the Release of a New Book, "The Medical Cannabis Primer," a Must Read for Patients and Healthcare Professionals
Book publisher, In Color has released another great volume, "The Medical Cannabis Primer." This compendium by Ruth D. Fisher, PhD, provides easy-to-understand, comprehensive information about medicinal cannabis for patients and healthcare professionals. The book: Helps users and... - March 02, 2019 - In Color
The Black Women’s Health Imperative Expands Leadership Team with New Communications & Development Executives
The Black Women's Health Imperative has appointed two new executives to lead communications and development. Monica G. Coleman will serve as Chief Communications Officer, and Ann M. McMikel as the Chief Development Officer. - March 02, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Foam Swab Manufacturer Super Brush Appoints New Business Development Manager
Super Brush LLC has named Johan C. Sunryd, Ph.D. as Business Development Manager. - March 02, 2019 - Super Brush LLC
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Center for Endometriosis Care calls for Timely Disease Recognition & Quality Intervention. - March 01, 2019 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Gregory J. Paul, MA Commemorated as a Prominent Business Leader for 2018 and Lifetime Featured Member for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been commemorated as a Prominent Business Leader for 2018 and a Lifetime Featured Member for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the healthcare... - March 01, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
eSkill Introduces Voice & Video Interviewing Product for a Seamless, Complete Candidate Evaluation
eSkill, the premium skills testing platform since 2003, announced its latest innovation in online job assessment tests: voice and video auditions that are blendable with our skills assessments. With this major update, eSkill brings together all aspects of candidate evaluation by adding to its established repertoire of skills tests, behavioral assessments, and team scoring of complex tasks. This newest product also includes applicant ID verification. - March 01, 2019 - eSkill
MedAware Systems Presenting New Alzheimer’s Research at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that its latest research paper, entitled Effects of Alternative Treatments on Behavioral Outcomes in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: A Comprehensive Summary of Evidence and Meta-analysis has been selected for... - March 01, 2019 - Biomed Industries Inc.
MARC Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Improve Medicare Secondary Payer Policy
Commonsense legislation aims to reform a broken MSP process, increase stakeholder certainty and remove barriers to care. - February 28, 2019 - Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Hospice by the Bay in Marin - Larkspur Hospice Turns Sunshine Into Savings
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 158 kW DC solar system at Hospice by the Bay in Larkspur, CA. The solar panels were installed as a way to save energy and protect the environment; reducing HBTB’s operating costs by thousands every month and lowering their carbon footprint. - February 28, 2019 - SolarCraft
Axiom Medical Releases “Occupational Health Programs: In-House or Outsource?” Whitepaper
Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the release of its latest whitepaper, “Occupational Health Programs: In-House or Outsource?” The publication addresses the three most common reasons why keeping occupational health in-house is a short-term fix and how outsourcing occupational health can become a one-stop solution to immediately impact injury outcome costs and an organization's total employee health. - February 27, 2019 - Axiom Medical
National MALS Foundation Established to Provide Hope and Support for Those Suffering with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome is a rare disease that causes chronic abdominal pain in both children and adults. MALS can have significant consequences to the overall well-being of patients; moreover, it can impair a patient's quality of life. The National MALS foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose vision is to see a future in which MALS patients receive a timely diagnosis and comprehensive supportive medical care. - February 27, 2019 - National Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome Foundation
Cutting Edge Healthcare Announces the Addition of Gerry LoDuca as a Board Advisor
Cutting Edge Healthcare announces welcomes Gerry LoDuca as a Board Advisor. - February 27, 2019 - Cutting Edge Healthcare
Healthy Humor Builds on Its Partnership with Moose Toys; Expands to 15 Hospitals
Largest healthcare clowning organization in the United States will launch flagship Red Nose Docs program at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. - February 26, 2019 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Air Techniques Announces ProVecta 3D Prime X-ray: See All That You Need to See
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator, and manufacturer of dental equipment, today announced the newest addition to its ProVecta family of digital X-rays, the ProVecta 3D Prime. This new imaging system provides 2D and 3D images combined with the power of VisionX software. Made in Germany,... - February 26, 2019 - Air Techniques
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute Officially Certified as Great Place to Work®
The Cardiac and Vascular Institute was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. TCAVI earned this credential based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the workplace experience. A summary of... - February 26, 2019 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Menlo Group Sells Mesa Land for $3.6M
Menlo Group negotiated the sale of 7.8 acres of land, located at 1810 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa, Ariz. - February 26, 2019 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
MITA Applauds Inclusion of Breast Density Notification Requirement in Federal Spending Bill
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today applauded the inclusion of a provision in a recent federal spending bill that would require mammography providers to include breast density information in reports to patients and providers. This information is crucial to ensuring... - February 25, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Depression2Extinction Relaunches Founder’s Ultra 50 Expedition to Kick of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Sept. 2019
Nonprofit, depression2extinction, moves start date of The Ultra 50 Expedition to raise awareness for the stigma of depression and suicide prevention beginning Sept. 1, 2019. - February 23, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
Securisyn Medical Selected to Attend Inaugural US Air Force Pitch Day
Securisyn Medical, LLC, dedicated to inspiring the world to collaborate to make airway management safer, today announced they are one of 59 companies selected out of hundreds nationally to present its novel technology in support of the Company’s Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I proposal at the Inaugural Air Force Pitch Day event on March 6-7, 2019 in New York City. - February 23, 2019 - Securisyn Medical
SMi’s Pharma Microbiology West Coast 2019 Chair and Speakers Announced
Pharmaceutical Microbiology West Coast is back after a successful launch event in 2018. This year the conference is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, CA, USA on June 5th and 6th, 2019. - February 23, 2019 - SAE Media Group
AloeVeritas, Dallas, TX, Names Rosa Battle President
AloeVeritas announced a new addition to their executive leadership team, Rosa Battle has been appointed the new President. This is an exciting time for the young skincare, health and wellness company and there is no better person to lead them to greatness than Rosa Battle. Ms. Battle brings 25... - February 22, 2019 - AloeMD
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Urges Congress to Consider Site Neutral Payment Reforms
In a letter to Congressional leaders, Alliance detailed how site neutral payment reforms can save U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars while increasing access to care in community-based settings. - February 22, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Takes a Shot at Fundraising for Heart Health
The level I trauma center will be holding its first annual heart health awareness basketball event. Proceeds from the event will fund the American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Walk. - February 22, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
ABISA Expands with Clients in Australia
ABISA, LLC, a leading independent healthcare consultancy, announced that the company has now engaged radiology clients in Australia and is working with them to help advance healthcare business initiatives in that country. In addition to its longstanding U.S. client base, ABISA also has worked with... - February 22, 2019 - ABISA
GCAM Hosts Opening Ceremony for New Plasma Center in Brownsville, TX
GCAM, Inc, is opening a new plasma center in Brownsville, TX on February 26th at 11:00 a.m. They will also be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony with the local Chamber of Commerce and the public in attendance on the 27th at 10:00 a.m. - February 22, 2019 - GCAM, Inc.
Tangible Solutions Completes Expansion of Orthopedic 3D Printing Facility
In response to increased demand for the Contract Manufacturing of 3D Printed Titanium Implants, Tangible Solutions is announcing the completion of a 6,000 sq. ft. expansion of their Additive Manufacturing (AM) facility. This expansion will support the Ohio-based company’s own growth plans to... - February 21, 2019 - Tangible Solutions, Inc.
National LTC Pharmacy Group Praises SFC Momentum on PBM Rebate Transparency
Positive Grassley Sentiment on Greater PBM Transparency Draws Support from SCPC. - February 21, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
SMB Networks LLC Named One of Connecticut’s Top 10 Healthcare IT Service Providers of 2018
SMB Networks LLC was interviewed and Named One of Connecticut’s Top 10 Healthcare IT Service Providers of 2018. - February 21, 2019 - SMB Networks LLC
USA Hospital Bed Dealer Provides Hill Rom Beds to MS and ALS Patients
Hospital Direct Medical Equipment Inc. based in San Diego California and Richmond Virginia is a hospital bed reseller, dealer, broker that sells used, refurbished and reconditioned Hill Rom P1900 TotalCare Sport beds to patients with MS (multiple sclerosis) ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and other patients with acute care medical needs. - February 21, 2019 - Hospital Direct Medical Equipment Inc.
Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, Plays for Perthes
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, advocacy and awareness of Perthes Disease will be featured on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” this month. The show will air on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 on the nationally syndicated show. Cameron Mathison... - February 21, 2019 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Dr. Robert Green Has Been Honored by the Global Who's Who as a Top Doctor
Dr. Robert Green has been honored by the Global Who's Who as a Top Doctor for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Ophthalmology. - February 21, 2019 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Dr. Ali El-Mohandes Has Been Honored by the Global Who's Who as a Top Healthcare Professional
Dr. Ali El-Mohandes has been honored by the Global Who's Who as a Top Healthcare Professional for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Pain Medicine. - February 21, 2019 - Global Directory of Who's Who
MedAware Systems to Present New Research at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that its new research paper, entitled Literature Bias in Alzheimer's Disease Research: An Exploration of Factors Influencing Treatment Outcomes has been selected for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The Meeting is... - February 21, 2019 - Biomed Industries Inc.
MEDraysintell Publishes Its Sixth Edition of the Proton Therapy World Report & Directory
What to Expect from the Proton Therapy Market in 2019-2020? - February 21, 2019 - MEDraysintell
Santa Barbara Medical and Day Spa Celebrates 13 Year Anniversary
Evolutions Medical & Day Spa Anniversary Open House will be held this year on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm - February 20, 2019 - Evolutions Medical and Day Spa
Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation Applauds Ohio BWC for Incorporating Stakeholder Feedback in Workers’ Compensation Policy Change
BWC policy change reflects changes advocated for by APTQI and physical therapy stakeholders. - February 20, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Georgia Witkin, Ph.D. Appointed New Director of Psychological Services
Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York), a global leader in state-of-the-art reproductive medicine, is pleased to announce the promotion of Georgia Witkin, Ph.D. to Director of Psychological and Wellness Services. Dr. Witkin has been practicing at RMA of New York since its... - February 20, 2019 - Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
POM Checker: Advanced Method of Measuring Posture
Korean Medical IT Startup Team Elysium Inc. Released New Medical Device, POM Checker, for Measuring Posture. It Provides Connected Healthcare and New Medical Paradigm to Both Doctors and Patients. - February 20, 2019 - Team Elysium Inc.